The offender, a 40-year-old Aboriginal man, pleaded guilty to possession of approximately 300 grams of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
The Crown sought a maximum reformatory sentence of two years less a day, emphasizing deterrence and denunciation.
The defence sought a maximum intermittent sentence of 90 days followed by probation.
The court imposed a suspended sentence with 30 months of probation, finding that the offender's Indigenous ancestry, significant rehabilitation efforts since arrest, cultural reintegration, and commitment to family, education, and employment warranted a non-custodial disposition consistent with Gladue and Ipeelee principles and restorative justice objectives.
