Convictions under the Fisheries Act, North Shore
News release
October 29, 2018
Quebec, Québec - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishers fined in recent months for various offences under the Fisheries Act.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada encourages the public to report poaching incidents by using the online form or calling 1-800-463-9057. All reports are confidential.
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada’s fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to protect and conserve marine resources and to prosecute offenders under the Fisheries Act. It ensures and promotes compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations through a combination of land, air, and sea patrols, as well as education and awareness activities.
The fines imposed on the offenders total $6,100. The offenders are:
| Offender | Offence | Species | Fine | Date of conviction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Éric Tremblay (Porneuf-sur-Mer) |
Failure to weigh entire fish catch. | n/a | $2,500 | 2018-09-19 |
| Jean Gagnon (Les Escoumins) | Catch and possession of more than 300 clams in a single day. | Softshell | $300 | 2018-08-15 |
| Michel Lamontagne (Les Bergeronnes) | Catch and possession of clams in a quantity greater than 300 in a single day. | Softshell | $300 | 2018-08-15 |
| Carane Lavallée (Blanc-Sablon) |
Fishing for lobster without a licence | Lobster | $1,500 | 2018-08-28 |
| Robert Russel (Blanc-Sablon) |
Incomplete logbook. | n/a | $500 | 2018-08-28 |
| Yan Slavich (Sept-Îles) |
Fishing for lobster without a licence. | Lobster | $1,000 | 2018-09-18 |
Contacts
Regional Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Region
media.qc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
418-648-5474
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