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Mid-level drug trafficker with Indigenous heritage sentenced to 4.5 years for repeated cocaine trafficking offences.
The offender pleaded guilty to multiple counts of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and failing to comply with a release order.
The offences occurred over a ten-month period while the offender was repeatedly released on bail.
The court considered the offender's Indigenous heritage, significant health issues, and the harsh conditions of his pre-trial custody as mitigating factors.
However, given the substantial quantities of drugs, the profit motive, and the targeting of a vulnerable community, the court rejected the argument that he was merely an addict-trafficker.
A total sentence of 4.5 years was imposed, reduced by 22 months of enhanced pre-trial custody credit.
Motion for bail pending appeal of convictions for sexual offences against a child was dismissed.
The applicant sought bail pending appeal from convictions for sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.
The court dismissed the application, finding that the applicant failed to demonstrate that his detention was not necessary in the public interest.
The court emphasized the high enforceability interest due to the seriousness of the sexual offences against a child in a position of trust, and found the grounds of appeal to be weak, thus outweighing the reviewability interest.
