The applicant sought a variation of a section 161 Criminal Code order imposed at sentencing for possession of child pornography and careless storage of ammunition.
The order prohibited him for 10 years from attending public parks, swimming areas, daycare centres, schools, playgrounds, and community centres where persons under 16 were present, except when accompanied by his wife; from seeking employment or volunteering with minors; and from using computer systems to communicate with persons under 16 other than his children.
The applicant requested three modifications: removal of the requirement to be accompanied by a named adult when attending children's activities, permission to attend an arena for adult hockey, and permission for other named individuals to accompany him to prohibited locations.
The court found limited changed circumstances and granted a partial variation, expanding the list of approved companions from his wife alone to 19 named family members and relatives, while maintaining the requirement for supervised attendance at locations where children are present.
