MONTREAL, Canada — September 14, 2026: A former Montreal priest serving an eight-year sentence for sexually assaulting two boys has had his statutory release revoked after authorities reported a series of incidents, including an allegation that he viewed suspected child sexual abuse material on public transit.
The Parole Board of Canada revoked the statutory release of Brian Boucher, 64, last week, saying new charges and repeated concerns about his conduct suggested a return to what it described as his “crime cycle.”
Boucher had been living at a Montreal community correctional centre since his statutory release in July 2024. According to the board’s decision, authorities received a tip in April 2026 alleging that he had been seen viewing pornographic material, possibly child sexual abuse material, while travelling on public transit.
He was arrested on April 9 and was charged in August with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse material. Boucher has denied viewing pornography on public transit and reportedly told correctional officials he was surprised by the arrest because he believed his reintegration into the community was progressing well.
The board also cited earlier concerns involving restrictions on contact with his victims. Officials reportedly received information that Boucher was repeatedly in the presence of relatives of one victim while attending mass at a Montreal church in May and June 2025.
The board said Boucher made eye contact with at least one family member and moved through common areas despite instructions from his case-management team. His release conditions were subsequently tightened to restrict him from parts of Montreal.
The board concluded that Boucher continues to deny the offences for which he was convicted and has made limited progress despite completing several sex-offender programs.