The offender was convicted of possession of child pornography and luring a child under section 172.1 of the Criminal Code.
The offences occurred between August 1 and September 9, 2011, involving online sexual communications with a 13-year-old child.
The offender, an Aboriginal man with a history of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, claimed he intended to help the child avoid similar victimization.
The sentencing decision balanced denunciation and deterrence against principles of restraint and restorative justice, particularly given the offender's Aboriginal status and the relatively limited nature of the offences compared to typical child exploitation cases.
