Sexual Misconduct

• Anand says ‘100%’ of military sex offences being handled by civilian courts

  Arbour had recommended transferring the prosecution and investigation of Criminal Code sexual offences from the military justice system to the civilian justice system. 

  Canada

  May 30
  
• Victims of CAF sexual misconduct can get legal fees reimbursed through new fund

  Officials told reporters that they are launching a call for members of the defence community who've been the victims of sexual misconduct to join a consultation group.

  Canada

  May 11
  
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• Alleged victim of Quebec businessman accused of paying for sex sues for $8 million

  Another alleged victim of a prominent Quebec businessman accused of exploiting minors and young adults for sex has filed a lawsuit against him.

  Crime

  May 11
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• Minor charged in connection with allegations of sexual violence at Eastern Townships high school

  Quebec's Crown prosecutor's office confirmed the accused appeared in court on March 28. Their identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

  Crime

  May 5
• Ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s sex assault case in Quebec has a trial date

  Peter Nygard, 81, did not appear in Quebec court Friday when the dates were set for the trial that will run from June 10 to June 18, 2024.

  Canada

  Apr 14
• Quebec students can now call hotline to report sexual misconduct, violence in schools

  The hotline will be staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, though callers can also leave a voicemail message and expect a call in return.

  Education

  Apr 12
• Three former Kingston, Ont., priests accused of sexual abuse of minor

  The Jesuits of Canada released a list of 27 men, three of whom lived and worked in Kingston, who are accused of sexual abuse of minors.

  Crime

  Mar 24
• Montreal elementary school teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes involving five girls

  Court documents say that Dominic Blanchette used his influence as a teacher and basketball coach to groom and exploit a total of five girls.

  Crime

  Mar 7
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• QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau abruptly resigns after 37 years at helm

  Courteau was in the middle of a political firestorm after testifying at legislature hearings in Quebec City on hazing rituals in hockey.

  Sports

  Mar 5
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• N.S. RCMP member charged with indecent exposure after SiRT investigation

  The 34-year-old officer was a member of the Eskasoni detachment at the time. The alleged incident took place in 2021.

  Crime

  Mar 1