The federal government has deemed band members from the Irish rap group Kneecap ineligible to enter Canada over concerns it has glorified terrorist organizations.
The announcement came by way of Liberal MP Vince Gasparro on Sept. 19, who said on social media that the group has “engaged in actions and have made statements that are contrary to Canadian values and laws that have caused deep alarm to our government.”
Gasparro, who serves as parliamentary secretary for combatting crime, added that Kneecap has “amplified political violence” and displayed support for organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas. The two groups are listed terrorist entities under the Criminal Code….