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.

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Newfoundland Recycling v. Her Majesty the Queen (Attorney General for Canada), 2008 NLTD 38

In Pollution (Ship Source) on (Updated )

This was an appeal from a judgment finding the Appellant guilty of depositing a deleterious substance (oil) in water frequented by fish contrary to the Fisheries Act. The offence occurred when a vessel that the Appellant had been dismantling for salvage sank at the wharf. The Appellant argued, inter alia, that it was not the owner of the vessel. The …

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R. v. Bridle, 2008 BCPC 52

In Offences in a Marine Context on (Updated )

This case arose out of a collision at night between two pleasure craft, one of which was at anchor. At the time of the collision the anchored vessel was not displaying the all-round white light required by the Collision Regulations. The accused was the owner/operator of the anchored vessel. The accused said that he only learned the anchor light was …

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