CANADA
Toronto Star
The Canadian Press
MONCTON, N.B.—A former Supreme Court of Canada judge says his final report on sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in the Moncton area will be delayed until at least March because more alleged victims have come forward.
Michel Bastarache was hired last year by the archdiocese of Moncton to conduct a reconciliation and compensation process for alleged victims of sexual abuse involving a former priest from Cap-Pele.
The confidential process has since been expanded to hear complaints about any priests from the diocese.
Bastarache said he has already approved payments to about 50 people, ranging from $15,000 to $300,000 each.
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