The appellants, who used explosives as stonemasons and rifles as seasonal hunting guides, appealed their sentences which included a mandatory prohibition against possessing firearms or ammunition under s. 100 of the Criminal Code.
They argued the prohibition constituted cruel and unusual punishment under s. 12 of the Charter.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that s. 100 does not offend s. 12 of the Charter and declining to grant a constitutional exemption.
