The offender, a teacher, was found guilty of sexual exploitation of a student.
At sentencing, the offender brought a Charter challenge arguing that the mandatory minimum sentence of one year under s. 153 of the Criminal Code constituted cruel and unusual punishment under s. 12.
The court dismissed the constitutional challenge, finding the mandatory minimum was not grossly disproportionate given the breach of trust, grooming, and post-offence conduct.
The offender was sentenced to 18 months in jail followed by 12 months of probation, along with ancillary orders.
