The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing the victim approximately 30 times.
The jury recommended a 10-year parole ineligibility period, while the Crown sought 14 years.
The court considered the brutal nature of the attack, the defendant's extensive criminal record, and victim impact statements.
The court sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment with no parole eligibility for 13 years, along with ancillary weapons, DNA, and non-communication orders.
