justice for victims

Outrage Canada is a national, non-religious coalition of outraged Canadians that holds the Roman Catholic church of Canada accountable for ongoing crimes and advocates for all victims of Catholic clergy.


We are committed to ensuring justice for victims, the safety of all children and the prevention of abuse by the Roman Catholic church. 

Meet Irene Deschênes

This interview with Irene Deschênes took place on September 30, 2022 with Patricia Grell.


Irene discusses her journey as a survivor of a serial pedophile priest, her successful journey to the Supreme Court of Canada to fight for justice, and her current role with Outrage Canada.

Watch the Interview

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Please contact us in complete confidence if you have ideas to assist us, unreported crimes to share with us, or if you are a victim who needs support and guidance. Please contact us using our confidential online form on our Contact Us page or email us directly at info@outragecanada.ca


RESOURCES

Here you will find a growing list of well-researched resources for Canadians to learn more about sexual abuse in the Catholic church.

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SCANDALS

Disgraced Former Montreal Priest Has Release Revoked After Allegedly Viewing Child Porn on Public Transit

By Patricia Grell • October 20, 2026
CTV News (Montreal) - September 13, 2026 Montreal, QC - Former Montreal priest Brian Boucher’s statutory release has been revoked following allegations he viewed child sexual abuse material on public transit. The Parole Board imposed stricter conditions for any future release. Boucher remains detained on new charges and is due back in court in November.

Ex-Montreal Priest Brian Boucher to Stay Detained On Child Sex Abuse Material Charges

By Patricia Grell • October 20, 2026
The Canadian Press - September 8, 2026 Montreal, QC - Former Montreal priest Brian Boucher, 64, will remain in custody until his next court appearance on Nov. 23, 2026, after waiving his right to a bail hearing on new charges involving child sexual abuse material. Boucher was previously sentenced to eight years in prison in 2019 for sexually assaulting two boys and was released into the community in 2024. He was stripped of his priesthood in 2020.

Former Montreal Priest Convicted in 2019 Of Abusing Boys Facing New Charges

By Patricia Grell • September 4, 2026
The Canadian Press - September 1, 2026 Montreal, QC - Former Montreal priest Brian Boucher, who was convicted in 2019 of sexually abusing two boys and sentenced to eight years in prison, is now facing new charges related to possessing and accessing child sexual abuse material. The alleged offences occurred between April 7 and April 9, and his case has been postponed until September 8. Boucher was granted statutory release in 2024 under strict conditions, including avoiding children and his victims. Still, his release conditions were tightened in 2025 after he was reportedly seen near areas where one victim and his family were likely to be. He was formally removed from the priesthood in 2020 following his conviction and an independent inquiry that criticized the Montreal Catholic diocese for its handling of earlier complaints against him.
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