Mr. Green

Jake Hillier pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking in methamphetamines and fentanyl.

The Crown sought a 5.5-year jail sentence, while the defence sought 3 years.

The court considered aggravating factors including the significant quantity of powdered fentanyl (28.1g), the presence of other drugs (methamphetamines, cocaine), weapons, the offender's mid-level commercial trafficking motivation, and his criminal record.

Mitigating factors included the early guilty plea, remorse, family support, work ethic, and limited drug use problem.

The court also applied pre-sentence custody credit (Summers and Duncan credit).

The judge imposed a global sentence of 4.5 years imprisonment, with 12 months for methamphetamines to be served concurrently, emphasizing deterrence and denunciation for fentanyl trafficking while also considering rehabilitation.

The applicant sought a publication ban, sealing order, and anonymity for a physician-assisted dying application under the Carter exemption.

The applicant also requested to dispense with notice of the motion to the media.

The court declined to hear the motion without notice to the media, emphasizing the open court principle and the presumption that the media must be notified of requests for sealing orders.

The motion and application were adjourned to allow for notice to the media.