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A former Roman Catholic priest from Montreal who was previously convicted of sexually abusing two boys is now facing additional criminal charges involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
Brian Boucher, 64, appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon to face charges of possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material. The new charges relate to alleged activities that took place in April of this year.
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Previous Conviction and Prison Sentence
In 2019, a court sentenced Boucher to eight years in prison after he was found guilty in one case of child sexual abuse and pleaded guilty in a second. The two victims had been under his care as a priest.
Correctional authorities released Boucher on statutory release on July 23, 2024, subject to a residency condition. However, in February 2025, officials transferred him to a different facility following what parole documents describe as “multiple incidents with a co-resident.” In December, the Correctional Service of Canada recommended imposing a geographic restriction on his movements.
Parole Board Concerns Over Conduct
Parole documents paint a troubling picture of Boucher’s behaviour since his release. “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 documents state.
The Parole Board also concluded that Boucher engaged in behaviour linked to his crime cycle and repeatedly disregarded instructions from his case management team. The board noted he showed no understanding of a special condition prohibiting him from contacting victims.
Earlier Acquittal on Separate Prison Charges
The court documents also reveal that last year, Boucher faced separate charges of sexual assault, voyeurism, and criminal harassment involving another inmate at the facility where he served his sentence. A court acquitted him of all three charges.
With the new child exploitation material charges now before the courts, Boucher faces fresh legal scrutiny less than a year after his statutory release. The case continues to raise serious questions about the supervision and monitoring of convicted sex offenders following their release into the community.
