The offender was sentenced following convictions for sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, making sexually explicit material available to a person under 16, and exposing genitals to a person under 16 involving a child known to him through a familial relationship.
The abuse occurred repeatedly over many months while the child was being babysat by the offender’s spouse.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence under ss. 718 and 718.01 of the Criminal Code, noting the offender’s lengthy historical record for sexual offences involving children and his failure to accept responsibility.
Although the offender relied on age, health issues, and family dependency as mitigating factors, the court found the aggravating circumstances—including breach of trust, grooming behaviour, and severe psychological harm to the victim—required a significant penitentiary term.
A sentence of six years’ imprisonment was imposed along with lifetime prohibitions and sex offender registration.