Oakville man involved in youth hockey arrested after alleged sexual assault of underage girl

Canaan ‘Cane’ Meister, 25, is facing sexual assault and sexual interference charges after allegedly assaulting a teenage girl from Oakville in 2025.

An Oakville man involved in youth hockey programs has been arrested and charged after an underage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in 2025. Police believe there may be additional victims.

According to Halton Regional Police, the suspect met the victim in Oakville in late 2025 and allegedly sexually assaulted her.

On Sunday, officers arrested 25-year-old Canaan Meister. He was charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Police said Meister is currently involved in youth hockey programs in Oakville and Burlington and believe there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Halton Regional Police Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777, ext. 8970, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.