A 44-year-old doctor at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children has been arrested and charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, according to police.

Dilan Dissanayake was placed on immediate leave following the investigation, which was initiated after an individual allegedly accessed and downloaded such material using an electronic device.

Police executed search warrants at the hospital and a private residence in February 2026, seizing multiple electronic devices, including a work computer.Authorities emphasized that there is no evidence linking the alleged material to Dissanayake's medical practice.The charges have not yet been tested in court, and Dissanayake is set to appear in a Toronto courtroom.The hospital condemned the alleged behavior, stating it is 'deeply upset and dismayed' and reaffirming its commitment to patient safety.Families of patients treated by Dissanayake are encouraged to contact the hospital's patient relations team with concerns.Law enforcement urged anyone with information to come forward.