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Outrage Canada is a national, non-religious coalition of outraged Canadians that holds the Roman Catholic church of Canada accountable for ongoing crimes and advocates for all victims of Catholic clergy.


We are committed to ensuring justice for victims, the safety of all children and the prevention of abuse by the Roman Catholic church. 

Meet Irene Deschênes

This interview with Irene Deschênes took place on September 30, 2022 with Patricia Grell.


Irene discusses her journey as a survivor of a serial pedophile priest, her successful journey to the Supreme Court of Canada to fight for justice, and her current role with Outrage Canada.

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Please contact us in complete confidence if you have ideas to assist us, unreported crimes to share with us, or if you are a victim who needs support and guidance. Please contact us using our confidential online form on our Contact Us page or email us directly at info@outragecanada.ca


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Here you will find a growing list of well-researched resources for Canadians to learn more about sexual abuse in the Catholic church.

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Class-Action Lawsuit Over Abuse At Metro Vancouver Schools Settled For $30M

By Patricia Grell • August 9, 2026
CTV News - August 1, 2026 Vancouver, BC - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement for a class-action lawsuit involving historical claims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse at Vancouver College and St. Thomas More Collegiate. More than 200 former students joined the lawsuit, which alleged that some abusive Christian Brothers had been transferred from the Mount Cashel orphanage in Newfoundland. The alleged abuse occurred between the 1970s and 2013 and caused lasting emotional, relationship, and substance-abuse problems for many victims. Although most class members supported the settlement, some criticized the defendants for a lack of accountability, while several chose to pursue individual lawsuits instead.

Settlement Reached In Priest Sex-Abuse Lawsuit

By Patricia Grell • August 9, 2026
Bishop Accountability - July 7, 2026 Winnipeg, AL - A Winnipeg man in his mid-40s has settled a lawsuit alleging that he was sexually abused by two Catholic priests when he was 10 or 11 years old in 1990–91. The alleged abuse occurred while he was a student at St. Jean Baptiste Elementary School and a member of the local Catholic church. The lawsuit, filed in 2023, involved the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, the Red River Valley School Division and the estate of priest Léo Couture. The other priest, René Touchette, had previously been convicted of sexual offences in the 1990s and died in 2012. The settlement details have not been released, and none of the defendants admitted liability. The case was scheduled for trial in November 2027, but those proceedings will now be cancelled because of the settlement.

Allegations Against Late Priest Prompt Niagara Pro-Life Scholarship To Continue Under New Name

By Patricia Grell • August 9, 2026
Thorold Today - July 24, 2026  Niagara, ON - Niagara Region Right to Life has renamed its national pro-life scholarship after allegations of historical sexual abuse against the late Fr. Ted Colleton, for whom it had been named since 2001. The change follows an investigation launched in Ireland after one survivor reported abuse. While no Canadian victims have come forward publicly, the Spiritans are encouraging others to report any abuse, and survivor advocates have welcomed the decision to remove Colleton’s name.
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