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Accused in Welland sex assault of girl wants move to women's prison
While the Facebook page says his 'birth name' is Daniel Senecal, the name under his picture says he is Dani Senecal
Author of the article:Joe Warmington
Published Sep 10, 2025 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
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Daniel Senecal, seen here, is in custody for an alleged sexual assault of a child in Welland.
Daniel Senecal, seen here, is in custody for an alleged sexual assault of a child in Welland. Photo by Submitted /Postmedia
The first clue that something could be up was noticed on Daniel Senecal’s Facebook page where under his photograph his pronouns are listed as “she/her.”
But he has been charged with sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an alleged Aug. 31 incident in Welland as a he/him.
Now, Canada’s leader of the country’s official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, says the accused wants to be moved from a male correctional institution to one that houses females.
“Appalling,” wrote Poilievre on X. “Now, this vile male monster charged with violently sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl wants to be transferred to a women’s prison. “
Whether or not this application is made may come clearer Wednesday when the accused makes a court appearance in St. Catharines, where a protest is underway.
While the Facebook page says his “birth name” is Daniel Senecal, the name under his picture says he is Dani Senecal.
Daniel Senecal
A screenshot of Daniel Senecal Facebook page.
Former Toronto Police officer Ron Chhinzer, a federal Conservative candidate in the last election, also reposted a Toronto Crime Watch Facebook posting that said Senecal “is currently being held in segregation at the Niagara Detention Centre and has requested a transfer to the Vanier Centre for Women if he doesn’t get bail under the guise he is transgender. The Vanier Centre for Women is a female only correctional and remand facility.”
Time will tell how the day shakes out. This information that the accused identifies as female has been whispered since the arrest but has not been confirmed. It has yet to be released which lawyer is representing Senecal or what the plan of defence is. His hearing — in which he just spoke and was not on video — was put over Wednesday until Oct. 15 by video.
Like Poilievre, protesters were not waiting to find out. They plan to raise this concern at the courthouse in St. Cathartines as well as the overall outrage that Senecal is alleged to have sexually assaulted the child not long after receiving a lenient sentence of 18 months for a previous sexual assault on a 12-year-old boy.
As the Toronto Sun’s Bryan Passifiume reported last week, that boy’s mother was outraged that the person charged in the alleged attack on the little girl only served one year and landed out of jail just a short distance away from this home which police say he allegedly broke into as part of the vicious attack.
These are ugly times where the criminals are king and the victims are zero.
Poilievre and many others are upset. “Lock him up. Throw away the key,” the Conservative leader posted. “And ban biological men from women’s prisons. Period.”
Welland has had enough of this craziness.
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
Mayor Frank Campion has written justice authorities where he “demanded urgent reforms” including “stronger bail and sentencing laws, so that those charged with violent sexual crimes face the full weight of consequences, with no chance of early release in cases of extreme brutality” and that there is “the complete elimination of parole for crimes of this nature, ensuring offenders serve their entire sentences — without exception” and “stricter enforcement of the National Sex Offender Registry, so that no community is left unaware of who lives in their midst.”
In this case, the charges have not been tested in court.
Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see how the court handles the situation because there is extreme outrage in Niagara Region over this madness.
While every person is entitled to due process, it would be a spit in the face to the alleged victim and her family if bail is granted or if there is a transfer to a women’s facility.
jwarmington@postmedia.com
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
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While the Facebook page says his 'birth name' is Daniel Senecal, the name under his picture says he is Dani Senecal
Author of the article:Joe Warmington
Published Sep 10, 2025 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
204 Comments
Daniel Senecal, seen here, is in custody for an alleged sexual assault of a child in Welland.
Daniel Senecal, seen here, is in custody for an alleged sexual assault of a child in Welland. Photo by Submitted /Postmedia
The first clue that something could be up was noticed on Daniel Senecal’s Facebook page where under his photograph his pronouns are listed as “she/her.”
But he has been charged with sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an alleged Aug. 31 incident in Welland as a he/him.
Now, Canada’s leader of the country’s official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, says the accused wants to be moved from a male correctional institution to one that houses females.
“Appalling,” wrote Poilievre on X. “Now, this vile male monster charged with violently sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl wants to be transferred to a women’s prison. “
Whether or not this application is made may come clearer Wednesday when the accused makes a court appearance in St. Catharines, where a protest is underway.
While the Facebook page says his “birth name” is Daniel Senecal, the name under his picture says he is Dani Senecal.
Daniel Senecal
A screenshot of Daniel Senecal Facebook page.
Former Toronto Police officer Ron Chhinzer, a federal Conservative candidate in the last election, also reposted a Toronto Crime Watch Facebook posting that said Senecal “is currently being held in segregation at the Niagara Detention Centre and has requested a transfer to the Vanier Centre for Women if he doesn’t get bail under the guise he is transgender. The Vanier Centre for Women is a female only correctional and remand facility.”
Time will tell how the day shakes out. This information that the accused identifies as female has been whispered since the arrest but has not been confirmed. It has yet to be released which lawyer is representing Senecal or what the plan of defence is. His hearing — in which he just spoke and was not on video — was put over Wednesday until Oct. 15 by video.
Like Poilievre, protesters were not waiting to find out. They plan to raise this concern at the courthouse in St. Cathartines as well as the overall outrage that Senecal is alleged to have sexually assaulted the child not long after receiving a lenient sentence of 18 months for a previous sexual assault on a 12-year-old boy.
As the Toronto Sun’s Bryan Passifiume reported last week, that boy’s mother was outraged that the person charged in the alleged attack on the little girl only served one year and landed out of jail just a short distance away from this home which police say he allegedly broke into as part of the vicious attack.
These are ugly times where the criminals are king and the victims are zero.
Poilievre and many others are upset. “Lock him up. Throw away the key,” the Conservative leader posted. “And ban biological men from women’s prisons. Period.”
Welland has had enough of this craziness.
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
Mayor Frank Campion has written justice authorities where he “demanded urgent reforms” including “stronger bail and sentencing laws, so that those charged with violent sexual crimes face the full weight of consequences, with no chance of early release in cases of extreme brutality” and that there is “the complete elimination of parole for crimes of this nature, ensuring offenders serve their entire sentences — without exception” and “stricter enforcement of the National Sex Offender Registry, so that no community is left unaware of who lives in their midst.”
In this case, the charges have not been tested in court.
Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see how the court handles the situation because there is extreme outrage in Niagara Region over this madness.
While every person is entitled to due process, it would be a spit in the face to the alleged victim and her family if bail is granted or if there is a transfer to a women’s facility.
jwarmington@postmedia.com
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
People protest in St. Catharines outside the courthouse hearing the case of Daniel Seneca, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in an Aug. 31 incident in Welland. SUPPLIED/TORONTO SUN
WARMINGTON: Accused in Welland sex assault of girl wants move to women's prison
While the Facebook page says his 'birth name' is Daniel Senecal, the name under his picture says he is Dani Senecal.