A trans-identified male in Granby, Quebec, has been arrested for sexually assaulting multiple children, some as young as 4 years old. Emma Grégoire, also known as Cédric Grégoire and Cédrick Grégoire, was reported as being a “woman” by some Canadian media outlets.
While details at this stage are limited due to the nature of the crimes, it is known that 27-year-old Grégoire first appeared in Granby court in mid-June on charges of possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
On June 17, 10 new charges were added, including sexual assault, sexual contact with a minor and production of child abuse and exploitation material.
According to a press release issued by the Granby Police, Grégoire allegedly established bonds of trust with young mothers in his community with the intention of offering babysitting services. He then used the opportunity to sexually abuse the children in his care. The crimes are believed to have taken place between January of 2022 and June of 2026.
One of the known victims was just 4 years of age at the time, while another was 6. Police believe even more victims exist, and have made a public request that parents who may have had contact with Grégoire in the regions of Haute-Yamaska, Estrie, and Montérégie come forward to speak to their local police.
Because several victims have already been identified in multiple Quebec jurisdictions, the Integrated Major Crime Investigation Management Structure coordinated by the Sûreté du Québec has been deployed in order to pool police resources and better protect victims.
While some media outlets have speculated about Grégoire’s gender identity at the time of the child sexual assaults, his social media history show that he had began using “feminizing” video filters and “trans” hashtags on TikTok as early as 2020.
In one video from that year, Grégoire posted a compilation of himself with a heavily filtered appearance, including giving himself longer hair. He captioned the video “I’m proud to be #trans” in French.
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In their press release on Grégoire’s charges, Granby Police emphasized the “importance of listening to children when they express distress. If a child is told they are being abused, it is recommended to avoid leading questions, reassure the child, and report the situation to the authorities promptly.”
Granby Police have requested anyone with further information on Grégoire to contact them anonymously at 1-800-711-1800.