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.

Aboriginal Rights and Defences - Class Actions -"aboriginal collectives" can not be part of a class because not ascertainable without in-depth examination of merits - Whether Band is a legal entity

Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation v. Canada (Attorney General), 2012 BCCA 193

In Aboriginal Rights/Defences, Fish Cases on August 20, 2012 (Updated August 20, 2012)

Editor’s Note: As of August 2012, an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada is pending.

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