These summaries of recent Fisheries law cases are prepared by Brad Caldwell of Caldwell & Co.,  404-815 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2E6. Telephone (604) 689-8894,  E-mail: brad@marine-law.ca CV: Link.

Readers are urged to consult CanLii for updates to the cases digested on this site.

Aboriginal Rights and Defences Income earned by status Indians taking place partly on reserve (preparation - delivery to co-op operating from reserve) and partly off reserve (catching nearby and sales) held to be exempt under s. 87 of the Indian Act. Long history of fishing near reserve also important - mooring boats - Taxation

Canada v. Robertson, 2012 FCA 94

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

Application for leave to the Supreme Court of Canada was dismissed on 20 March 2012 2012 CanLII 64752 (SCC)

Full Summary