The appellant pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment, with an order delaying his parole eligibility for six years under s. 743.6 of the Criminal Code.
On appeal, he argued the delayed parole order required evidence of exceptional circumstances, advance notice from the Crown, and more detailed reasons.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that s. 743.6 does not require exceptional circumstances or formal advance notice, but rather a two-step sentencing process prioritizing deterrence and denunciation.
The Court found the trial judge's reasons sufficient and the process procedurally fair.
