Kanye West was refused entry to the U.K., resulting in the cancellation of the Wireless music festival.

Kanye is notorious for making antisemitic comments. He published a written apology in January, blaming his mental health. Last week he played two sold-out shows in LA.

The U.K.’s Home Office said the decision was made on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good.

Which got me thinking: Could Canada do the same? Refuse entry to someone because they said something awful, even if it wasn’t criminally wrong?

Turns out, we sure can. And we sure have.

I went back into The Level’s archives to find this story about Canada blocking entry to the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap.

In the story, we mention Tyler, The Creator was denied entry in 2011 for promoting violence against women in his lyrics – no criminal conviction necessary.

The Canadian government has sweeping discretion over who gets in. And while the Charter respects the right to free expression, certain categories such as hate speech, direct threats, and incitement of violence aren’t protected.

Anyways, if you’re interested in learning more about how Canada might handle a Kanye concert, take a look at that old article about Kneecap.

Today’s feature story takes us back to the Iran war. It’s been a wild 72 hours. Check it out below and as always, don’t forget to vote in our poll.

-Neil Malik

Iran’s leadership is a shell of its former self. If its top officials keep getting taken out, the regime may not survive the war at all. Iran’s war infrastructure is wrecked, and many buildings that represented “the architecture of domestic repression” are now piles of rubble. It’s not only symbolic damage — it’s structural.

Iran may not have the firepower, but it’s squeezing the global economy where it hurts most. By threatening the Strait of Hormuz, it’s sent energy markets into chaos and raised costs worldwide. Cheap drones are draining U.S. resources, while oil, fertilizer, and supply chains feel the strain. If this continues, Iran doesn’t need battlefield wins to come out on top.