Catholic sexual abuse cases in Canada

The term 'Catholic sexual abuse cases in Canada' refers to allegations and proven incidents of sexual abuse committed by members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada, including priests, deacons, nuns, monks, and other church personnel such as teachers, counselors, and lay volunteers. These cases are part of a larger global scandal involving sexual abuse within the Catholic Church that has come to light in various countries over the past several decades. The victims of these abuses often report experiencing physical and emotional trauma that can last a lifetime, prompting calls for transparency, accountability, and justice from survivors, their families, advocates, and wider society. The Catholic Church in Canada has faced numerous civil lawsuits seeking redress for the harm caused by its negligence in addressing and covering up these crimes. The issue continues to generate controversy and debate surrounding issues related to power imbalance, institutional cover-up, and failure to prioritize victim safety and wellbeing over protecting the reputation of the Church.