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5 storiesnewest firstlatest September 26, 2026
A veteran Ontario Provincial Police sergeant was charged in Toronto as part of a province‑wide child sexual exploitation investigation, highlighting the OPP’s ongoing effort to prosecute those involved in the abuse of minors.
Police referred a one‑year‑old found near the Notre‑Dame homeless encampment to Quebec’s child‑protection agency on September 17, 2026. The referral follows standard protocol after officers responded to a report at the downtown site.
Police responded to a concern involving a woman and her one‑year‑old near the Notre‑Dame encampment and referred the infant to Quebec’s child‑protection agency for further assessment.
Toronto Police will reveal over 100 charges from a joint child exploitation investigation at a July 15 briefing, with Inspector Keri Fernandes and federal partners present.
Montreal’s child‑welfare agency processed child‑protection reports at three times the provincial average in the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, indicating a significantly higher workload for the city’s regional office.
