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.

Exemption under s. 87 of the Indian Act when aboriginal crew members fishing under communal fishing licence owned by Band - for Company located on reserve. - on boat owned by Band - Taxation

McDonald v. R, 2011 TCC 437

In Fish Cases, Taxation on August 20, 2012 (Updated August 20, 2012)

Editor’s note: This case, along with three similar cases (Bastien, Dube and Robertson, 2010 TCC 552) were under appeal at the time of posting (30 November 2011).

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