These summaries of Fisheries law cases were prepared by retired lawyer Brad Caldwell.

Readers are cautioned this material is not up to date and are urged to consult CanLii for updated cases.

(b) receiving authorization number and (c) updating log book. - Due Diligence - East coast halibut fishery - Offences - Removing fish from vessel prior to (a) contacting Fisheries Resource Centre

R v. Howell, 2015 NLPC 1314,

In Due Diligence, Fish Cases, Offences on November 17, 2015 (Updated November 17, 2015)

A due diligence defence was not established, as writing down catch numbers on a piece of cardboard does not constitute due diligence.

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