Sarah McLachlan has canceled her performance at the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery." The event took place on Sunday night, and McLachlan stated that her decision was made "in support of free speech."

The singer, who recently released her tenth studio album, "Better Broken," was scheduled to perform alongside Jewel. During her introduction to the film, which highlights the influential music festival featuring female artists, McLachlan said, "We have collectively decided not to perform but instead to stand in solidarity."

The documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month and is now available on platforms such as CBC Gem, Hulu, and Disney+. McLachlan expressed her gratitude to the audience, saying, "I know you’re expecting a performance tonight, and I’m so grateful to all of you for coming, and I apologize if this is disappointing. Thank you for your understanding."

In her speech, McLachlan addressed the "insidious erosion of women’s rights, of trans and queer rights, the muzzling of free speech." She expressed hope that the documentary would inspire others during challenging times. "If Lilith taught me anything, it taught me there is a great strength in coming together to lift each other up instead of tearing each other down," she said. "So I really hope this documentary inspires everyone to continue to try to create positive change in your communities, to keep lifting each other up, keep championing the causes you believe in with kindness and empathy because ultimately we’re all in this together."

While McLachlan did not specifically mention late-night host Jimmy Kimmel or activist Charlie Kirk, her cancellation coincides with growing backlash against Kimmel's recent suspension from ABC. The network's decision followed pressure from U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr and ABC affiliates regarding Kimmel's comments about Kirk.

Several Canadian comedians and actors have voiced their concerns on social media regarding Kimmel's suspension. Regina native Tatiana Maslany urged fans to cancel their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN subscriptions in protest. Toronto comedian Mae Martin shared a video from actor Ilana Glazer discussing fears related to Kimmel's situation.

Toronto media personality George Stroumboulopoulos posted a photo with Kimmel, while Quebec comedian Debra DiGiovanni shared a video calling for protests outside the Disney studio gates in Burbank.

In response to Kimmel's suspension, over 430 Hollywood and Broadway stars signed an open letter from the American Civil Liberties Union, stating it is "a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation." They are urging Americans to "fight to defend and preserve our constitutionally protected rights."