decision of Minister declining to grant a communal fishing licence

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.

decision of Minister declining to grant a communal fishing licence - Judicial Review

Labrador Metis Assn. v. Canada (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), 1997 CanLII 4864

In Fish Cases, Judicial Review/Crown Liability on July 12, 2012 (Updated July 12, 2012)

This case involved a challenge by the Labrador Metis Association ("LMA") to the Minister of Fisheries for failing to respond to an application to issue it a communal fishing licence. D.F.O. presented evidence that it was concerned that a decision to issue a communal fishing licence could be interpreted my the LMA as recognition by the Government of Canada of …

Full Summary