The Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap has been banned from entering Canada over what the federal government says is their "open endorsement of terrorist organizations."

"Kneecap has engaged in actions and have made statements that are contrary to Canadian values and laws that have caused deep alarm to our government," Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary for combating crime, said in a video posted on social media.

"The group have amplified political violence and publicly displayed support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas," he said. The band has denied supporting the militant groups.

In announcing the group's ineligibility, Gasparro explained that his government would not allow Canada to become a platform for extremism or political violence

Kneecap had been scheduled

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