Former director of cancer support centre convicted of child pornography charges
Gerard Seguin, 53, pleaded guilty to three counts of child pornography
Gerard Seguin, a 53-year-old man who was the former executive director of HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, has pleaded guilty to three counts of child pornography.
On Monday afternoon, Seguin was convicted for possessing child pornography, making child pornography and committing an offence to a minor, under subsection 163.1 of the Criminal Code.
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre refused to comment on the "ongoing legal matters."
In a statement, the centre's board of directors said "We can affirm that HopeSpring is a safe space for our community. We further affirm our commitment to HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, operating with the highest standards of ethical behaviour in delivering our mission of community-based cancer care support."
Seguin's sentencing date is set for Oct. 15.