Police Searching for Additional Victims in Sexual Assault Investigation
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested an Oakville man following the sexual assault of an underage female.
Investigation determined in late 2025 the teenage victim met with the accused in Oakville where she was sexually assaulted.
The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.
As a result of the investigation, on July 19, 2026, Canaan (Cane) Meister, 25, of Oakville was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Sexual Interference.
Meister has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Meister is currently involved with youth minor hockey in the Oakville and Burlington areas and police believe there may be additional victims. A photograph of the accused has been attached to this media release.
Anyone with information on this investigation, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.
There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.
Additional information can be found in our Sexual Assault Information Guide.
A valuable resource for information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.
Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca
