The offender was found guilty of assault and assault with a weapon against his 12- and 13-year-old daughter.
The Crown sought 3 to 6 months of jail, while the defence sought a conditional discharge to avoid the offender losing his employment.
The court declined to grant a discharge, emphasizing the principles of denunciation and deterrence for child abuse by a parent.
The offender was sentenced to 60 days of jail to be served intermittently, followed by 18 months of probation.
