Précis: The British Columbia Provincial Court allowed an application in part for disclosure of records held by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Full SummaryJose Pereira E. Hijos, S.A. v. Canada (Attorney General), 2001 FCT 1434
This case involved a damage action against the Federal Government alleging trespass, assault and negligent navigation arising out of the seizure of the Spanish fishing vessel “Estai” on the high seas in 1995. The decision involved a pre-trial application for an order that a Crown official answer a number questions with respect allegations that the Canadian Government was involved in …
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