The offender was sentenced following convictions for historical sexual offences against three complainants who were between eleven and thirteen years old at the time of the abuse.
The offences involved acts including gross indecency, sexual assault, and sexual touching for a sexual purpose, committed while the offender occupied positions of trust such as a hockey coach, mentor, and neighbour.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence under ss. 718, 718.01, and 718.2(a)(iii) of the Criminal Code, given the prolonged abuse, breach of trust, and lasting harm to the victims.
Although the offender had no prior criminal record and positive character evidence, these factors carried limited mitigating weight in light of the gravity of the offences.
A global sentence of eight years’ imprisonment was imposed, with credit for pre‑trial custody and restrictive bail conditions.
