Phil Heerema

• Plaintiff in abuse lawsuit supports call to halt federal funding for Calgary Stampede

  Member of Parliament, George Chahal, says he's calling on the federal government to halt funding to the Calgary Stampede after a settlement was reached in the class-action lawsuit.

  Politics

  Jul 28, 2023
  
• ‘Next big step’: Young Canadians lawsuit given approval to proceed

  A lawsuit filed on behalf of several young men who were sexually abused by a former employee of The Young Canadians performance arts school has passed its first major hurdle.

  Crime

  Jul 22, 2019
  
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• Ex-Young Canadian staffer Philip Heerema to serve 10-year prison term for sexually abusing 6 teenage boys

  In handing down his decision, Queen’s Bench Justice Larry Ackerl called Philip Heerema’s conduct “morally despicable.”

  Crime

  May 2, 2018
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• Ex-Young Canadian staffer Philip Heerema to be sentenced for sexually abusing 6 victims

  A joint sentencing submission is expected to be made by the Crown and defence.

  Crime

  May 1, 2018