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Charley Crockett Cancels Canadian Dates After Border Denials Over Past Marijuana Felony

Canadian immigration deemed a 2016 Virginia marijuana felony serious criminality, rendering the singer inadmissible despite national cannabis legalization.

Overview

  • Crockett said he was turned back twice within 24 hours at Vancouver and Kelowna and was warned another attempt could jeopardize his freedom.
  • He posted an official IRCC/CBSA notice citing subsection 44(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and labeling him inadmissible for serious criminality.
  • The document references his 2016 conviction for possession with intent to distribute more than five pounds of marijuana, an offence Canada equates to CDSA section 5(2) with potential life imprisonment.
  • Live Nation British Columbia postponed the initial Vancouver show hours before showtime, and promoters are issuing full refunds at points of purchase.
  • Crockett had performed in Canada as recently as 2023–2024; he will resume U.S. dates on March 7 and has an album, Age of the Ram, slated for April 3.