The offender was convicted of attempted murder after repeatedly stabbing his co-worker in the head and neck, leaving the victim permanently and severely disabled.
The Crown sought a life sentence, while the self-represented offender sought a reformatory sentence due to his mental illness.
The court found that the offender's mental illness, likely schizotypal personality disorder and depression, contributed to his perceived harassment by the victim and reduced his moral culpability.
The court sentenced the offender to 17 years' imprisonment, less credit for pre-sentence custody.
