The Indigenous offender pled guilty to possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, simple possession, and breach of a release order.
The court considered Gladue factors, noting the offender's history of intergenerational trauma, addiction, and efforts toward rehabilitation.
Recognizing the offender as a low-level addict trafficker and factoring in exceptionally punitive pre-sentence custody conditions due to COVID-19, the court imposed a global sentence of 4 years, less enhanced credit for pre-sentence custody.
