Sex offenders will not be allowed to change their names in Ontario, solicitor general says

Ontario plans to ban registered sex offenders from changing their names. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says those who are on the provincial sex offender registry will no longer be allowed to legally change their name once new legislation is passed.

Sex offenders will not be allowed to change their names in Ontario, solicitor general says
Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner speaks at the Toronto Police College on April 25, 2023.

Ontario plans to ban registered sex offenders from changing their names. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says those who are on the provincial sex offender registry will no longer be allowed to legally change their name once new legislation is passed.