Alberta
UPDATE: Edmonton teacher faces additional child luring charges
News release from ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team)
Additional charges have been laid against an Edmonton teacher previously charged with child luring and child pornography offences.
In May, ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit received a tip from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida who had information that Brennan Gorman may have had a connection with a missing teen.
Read the full news release here.
Gorman was subsequently arrested on May 20, 2023, at his St. Albert, Alta. home. The 27-year-old man was charged with child luring, making, transmitting, and possessing child pornography, in relation to sex offences he allegedly committed against a female youth in Parkland County.
On July 25, 2023, Gorman was rearrested in Parkland County for offences relating to his online engagement with the 14-year-old Florida teen and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s investigation. Gorman has been charged with additional counts of child luring, as well as making, transmitting, and possessing child pornography.
“In an era where boundaries can often seem invisible online, our partnerships demonstrate that commitment to justice go beyond international borders. Our collaboration stands as a testament to what can be achieved when agencies unite with a shared vision – ensuring the safety of our children and bringing predators to justice,” said a spokesperson with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office.
“Our investigation didn’t stop when our suspect was arrested the May. Our team continued to partner with authorities in Florida and share evidence which ultimately led to these additional charges. We want to assure Albertans that even if investigations extend beyond our borders, we will do whatever it takes to prosecute children, regardless of their geographical location, and prosecute those who commit these horrific acts,” said Sgt. Kerry Shima, ALERT.
Gorman has been released from custody with numerous conditions. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 14, 2023.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
Alberta
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Alberta
Protecting the right to vote for Canadian citizens: Minister McIver
Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement in response to Calgary City Council’s vote to extend the right to vote to permanent residents:
“Yesterday, Calgary city council passed a motion advocating for permanent residents to be extended the right to vote in civic elections. Alberta’s government has been clear since the beginning: only Canadian citizens are able to vote in civic elections. That will not be changing.
“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to run as a candidate. This right extends to voters in municipal, provincial and federal elections.
“Protecting our democracy is of the utmost importance. Our provincial election legislation, like the Local Authorities Elections Act, has also been clear since its inception that voting is a right of Canadian citizens.
“Alberta’s government is also ensuring that voting is accessible for more Albertans. The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act proposes to enable special ballot access for any voter who requests it, without having to provide any specific reason such as physical disability, absence from the municipality or working for the municipal election. The ministries of Seniors, Community and Social Services and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction are also making it easier for individuals to obtain the identification Albertans need for a variety of services, including the ability to cast a ballot.
“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens.”
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