Pastor Terry Jones will not be coming into Canada.

The Qur'an burning pastor from Florida will not be allowed into Canada on time for an evening rally. 

Event organizer Allan Einstoss says Terry Jones is believed to be stuck at the Canada-U.S. border, where he has been waiting since mid-morning.

Jones was slated to take part in a multifaith debate on free speech in front of the Ontario legislature this evening.

Organizers had planned to have Jones square off against a Toronto Immam, a Sikh community leader and Muslim author to discuss the film ``Innocence of Muslims,'' which has insighted mass riots around the world.

Jones made international headlines two years ago when he commemorated the ninth anniversary of 9-11 by burning copies of the Qur'an.

Organizers say the debate is still scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m.

Einstoss lamented Jones' absence, however, saying interference from border officials has quashed an opportunity for a meaningful discussion on free speech.

``That's the government's choice, that's what they wanted,'' Einstoss said. ``We could have had a nice civil evening, but that's
their decision.''