The Irish language rap group Kneecap has found itself embroiled in a contentious situation involving an apparent ban from entering Canada. The controversy began in September when Canadian Liberal MP Vince Gasparro announced the ban ‘on behalf’ of the government, citing terrorism charges against one of the band members, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. Gasparro accused the group of amplifying political violence and supporting terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas. However, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) later clarified that they were not involved in the decision to impose the ban.
Canadian PM’s office and border services not ‘involved’ in Kneecap ban
