Template:ConsecutiveSexOffence

Under s. 718.3(7), where the judge sentences an accused at the same time for "more than one sexual offence committed against a child", a sentence other than under s. 163.1 must be consecutive to a sentence for "a sexual offence committed against a child, other than an offence under section 163.1, be served consecutively to a sentence of imprisonment it imposes for a sexual offence committed against another child other than an offence under section 163.1."(see s. 718.3(7)(b)) [note: this only applies for offences occurring after enactment of Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act on July 16, 2015]