MONTREAL (CANADA)
Global News [Toronto, Canada]
September 1, 2026
By Aaron D'Andrea & Rachel Morgan
A former Montreal priest who sexually abused two boys under his tutelage is facing new child pornography charges for alleged acts occurring in 2026, two years after he was released from prison.
Brian Boucher, 64, has been charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, court documents show.
He remains in custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing on Sept. 8.
In 2019, Boucher was sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing two boys; he was found guilty in one case and pleaded guilty to another.
Boucher was released on statutory release on July 23, 2024, under a residency condition, parole documents show. He was transferred to another facility in February 2025 following “multiple incidents with a co-resident.”
In December, a geographic restriction was imposed at Correctional Service of Canada’s (CSC) recommendation.
“The CSC assesses that you are not trustworthy, have a history of not respecting the emotional boundaries of others which puts the victims and the victims’ families at risk of further trauma,” the parole documents state.
“After a careful review of your file, the Board concludes that you have engaged in behaviour related to your crime cycle, have not respected the instructions of the CMT [case management team], and do not show understanding of the special condition to not contact the victim.”
The charges Boucher now faces are related to alleged activities this past April.