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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R v. Ralph, 2008 NLTD 10

In Due Diligence, Fish Cases, Offences on (Updated )

This case involved a fish harvester who was convicted at trial of conducting fishing activity while not being monitored by a Fisheries and Oceans approved Vessel Monitoring System ("VMS"). Upon summary conviction appeal, the appeal court held that the trial judge imposed too high a burden upon the fish harvester. The appeal court said as follows: A VMS system was …

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Shawn Ralph v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2008 NLTD 10

In Due Diligence, Fish Cases, Offences on (Updated )

This case involved a fish harvester who was convicted at trial of conducting fishing activity while not being monitored by a Fisheries and Oceans approved Vessel Monitoring System ("VMS"). Upon summary conviction appeal, the appeal court held that the trial judge imposed too high a burden upon the fish harvester. The appeal court said as follows: A VMS system was …

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