The accused faced a 20-count indictment alleging historical sexual offences against children at a residence in Montreal and at a campground trailer.
The court assessed the evidence count by count, accepted some complainant evidence as credible and reliable, rejected the accused's denial, and found that several counts were not proved because of evidentiary gaps concerning specific elements, age, or reliability.
The court held that s. 171(a) of the Criminal Code requires proof that the children were knowingly permitted to be on the premises for the purpose of sexual activity, and acquitted on those counts.
The court also amended one count under s. 601 to correct the time period and entered convictions on eight counts.
