Pascal-Pierre Paillé Arrested on Sexual Offence Charges

Former Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament (MP) and teacher, Pascal-Pierre Paillé, was arrested on Tuesday by the Quebec City Police Service. He is facing serious allegations of sexual offences involving two individuals who were minors at the time of the alleged incidents.

The 47-year-old is scheduled to appear in court in Quebec City on Tuesday. The charges stem from incidents alleged to have occurred in 2006, prior to his election to the House of Commons, and in August 2024.

Details of the Allegations

The allegations from 2006 reportedly took place between January 1st and June 25th in Quebec City. Paillé is accused of sexual exploitation and sexual assault against a teenager over whom he held a position of authority. The Centre de services scolaire des Découvreurs has confirmed that Paillé was employed by them at the time.

He also faces charges of sexual contact and sexual assault against another individual under the age of 16. These alleged incidents occurred in August 2024, also in Quebec City.

Pascal-Pierre Paillé (à gauche) a été député du Bloc Québécois de 2008 à 2011. (Photo d’archives) Photo : La Presse canadienne / Jacques Boissinot

Political and Professional Background

Pascal-Pierre Paillé served as the federal MP for the riding of Louis-Hébert from 2008 to 2011, representing the Bloc Québécois. He continues to work as a teacher.

His current employer, the Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale, has stated that he has been suspended from his duties since February 2nd. This suspension is likely related to the ongoing investigation.

This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available. If you have information related to this case, please contact the Quebec City Police Service.

Further Information

For more information on this story, you can refer to Radio-Canada’s coverage.