Vilkhov Law Professional CorporationToronto, ON · April 22, 2026Sexual Assault vs Sexual Interference in Canada: What Is the Legal Difference? (2026)
Sexual assault is the broader offence: it focuses on non-consensual sexual touching and can apply regardless of the complainant’s age. Sexual interference is narrower: it applies only where the complainant is under 16, and the Crown alleges touching for a sexual purpose.
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