J. Belisle

The offender pleaded guilty to firearm offences after discharging a rifle outside her brother's residence during a domestic dispute with her ex-partner.

The court considered the offender's Indigenous background and the Gladue factors, noting her commitment to rehabilitation while in custody.

Given the Crown's case was not overwhelming, the court placed significant weight on the guilty plea as an expression of remorse.

The offender was sentenced to time served (648 days enhanced credit) plus one day, followed by two years of probation.

The accused, charged under a 13-count indictment, brought an application for the disclosure of unredacted police notes and source documents.

The Crown resisted the application, claiming the redacted information was protected by confidential informant privilege.

Following an in camera Basi hearing, the court found that the individual who provided the information had an expectation of confidentiality and was a confidential informant, not a police agent.

The court scheduled a further in camera hearing to review the unredacted material to determine if any portions could be disclosed to the defence.

The offender pleaded guilty to 14 amended counts involving multiple break and enters into residential laundry rooms, thefts from laundry machines, damage to property, a theft from Canadian Tire, and a breach of recognizance.

The offences occurred between December 2018 and February 2019, with the offender committing further offences while on bail.

The Crown sought two years less a day plus probation, while the defence sought time served plus probation.

The court imposed 15 months incarceration with credit for 419 days of pre-sentence custody (including 90 days for harsh conditions), resulting in 36 additional days to serve, followed by three years probation with conditions including counselling, mental health treatment, and restitution orders.