Ontario Review Board
Re: Patrick Duguay
ORB File No: 6194/6203
Hearing held on: Monday, May 5, 2025
Place of hearing: Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care 500 Church Street, Penetanguishene
Pursuant to: Section 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code
Before:
Alternate Chairperson: Mr. M. Segal (via Zoom) Members: Dr. K. Hand Dr. L.O. Lightfoot Ms. M. Chamberlain Mr. J. Cyr
Parties Appearing:
Accused: Patrick Duguay Counsel: Mr. M.J. Davies
The person in charge of hospital: Representative: Ms. M. Kraftscik
Attorney General of Ontario: Counsel: Ms. S. Curry
AMENDED REASONS FOR DISPOSITION
(Dated June 10, 2025)
Please see underlined change to original reasons at paragraph 17 made June 19, 2025.
On September 4, 2012, Patrick Duguay was found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder on one count of second-degree murder and one count of arson, both contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (“Criminal Code”). On September 19, 2012, Mr. Duguay was once again found not criminally responsible, this time on charges of mischief and aggravated assault, also both contrary to the Criminal Code.
Mr. Duguay is currently subject to a disposition of the Ontario Review Board (the “Board”), dated May 29, 2024, detaining him at the High Secure Provincial Forensic Programs, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care (“Waypoint” or “the Hospital”), with hospital and grounds privileges, beyond the secure perimeter, escorted by staff.
On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Ontario Review Board convened a hearing at Waypoint pursuant to s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code. Mr. Duguay was in attendance and was represented by his counsel, Mr. Davies.
Position of the Parties
Ms. Kraftscik, on behalf of the hospital, submitted that Mr. Duguay remained a significant threat to the safety of the public and recommended a continued detention order. The Hospital requested the same terms of Disposition with one added clause restricting Mr. Duguay’s use of incendiary devices. This position was supported by Ms. Curry, on behalf of the Attorney General.
Mr. Davies stated that his client conceded the issue of significant threat and agreed that a detention order was warranted; however, he wished to be transferred to Ontario Shores and noted that if the transfer was approved, additional conditions may be required.
Background and Index Offences:
Mr. Patrick Duguay is a 36-year-old French-Canadian male. He was born in Hearst, Ontario and is the only child to his parents. His parents separated before his birth and he was raised by his mother. As early as age 16, he felt lonely and alienated from others. He felt depressed.
Prior to September 2022, Mr. Duguay had been living in an apartment in Ottawa and supported by the Ontario Disability Support Program. Mr. Duguay has a long history of aggression and violent behaviour in addition to the index offences. He has a criminal record that includes violence and multiple convictions for failing to comply with court orders. His most recent conviction relates to assaults on the staff at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC), behaviour that ultimately resulted in his transfer to the high secure facility at Waypoint.
Mr. Duguay’s current psychiatric diagnoses consist of:
Schizophrenia;
Cannabis Use Disorder, Moderate; and
Antisocial Personality Disorder
- The circumstances of the index offences are taken from the most recent Reasons for Disposition, as follows:
“Murder and Arson (damage to property): Offence Date - March 6, 2008:
The accused assaulted the elderly male victim, Mr. Aldoria Fournier, who was in bed resting. He beat the victim using his hands, elbows and knees causing severe injury to the victim’s head and chest area including multiple fractures of the skull and rib cage. At one point, the accused jumped on the victim using his knees while the victim was on the floor. Mr. Fournier died