This decision sets the period of parole ineligibility for Godfrey Sig-od, convicted of first-degree murder of his ex-wife and second-degree murder of his daughter.

The court reviews the facts, the character of the offender, the circumstances of the offence, the recommendations of the jury, and relevant case law.

The court imposes life imprisonment without parole for 25 years for the first-degree murder and life imprisonment with parole ineligibility for 18 years for the second-degree murder, emphasizing the gravity of the offence, breach of trust, and the need for denunciation and deterrence.

Ager Hasan was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder.

This decision addresses the period of parole ineligibility.

The Crown sought 18 years, while the defence proposed 14-15 years.

The court considered aggravating factors including the brutal nature of the domestic attack (47 stab wounds), the offender's flight from the scene and country, attempts to fabricate evidence, and malicious post-offence communications to the victim's family.

Mitigating factors included the offender's lack of prior criminal record, family support, and completion of programs in custody.

The court also addressed the contentious issue of considering pre-sentence custody conditions as a mitigating factor, ultimately deciding to follow the approach in R. v. Morales.

Despite some mitigation, the significant aggravating factors led the court to impose a parole ineligibility period of 16 years, commencing from the date of arrest.