Convictions under the Fisheries Act, Magdalen Islands
News release
June 25, 2019
Québec, Quebec - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fish harvesters fined in recent months for various offences under the Fisheries Act.
The fines imposed on the offenders total $9,350.
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.
| Offender | Offence | Species | Fine | Date of conviction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Bourgeois (Bassin) |
Lobster poaching | Lobster | $2,250 | 2019-04-03 |
| Christopher Clark (Grosse-Île) |
Failure to complete a logbook and failing to produce valid license conditions during an inspection | Atlantic Halibut | $500 | 2019-04-03 |
| Clint Clarke (Grosse-Île) |
Possession of lobster claws detached from the shell (with prior convictions for similar infractions) | Lobster | $2,000 Licence suspension (first three days of the season) |
2019-04-03 |
| Emilien Duclos (Fatima) | Fishing without valid license conditions | Mackerel | $750 | 2019-04-03 |
| Fidèle Leblanc (Étang-du-Nord) |
Sale of clams without a commercial license | Clam | $750 | 2019-04-03 |
| Réjean Vigneau (Étang-du-Nord) |
Possession of mackerel smaller than the legal limit | Mackerel | $500 | 2019-04-03 |
| Rodrigue Vigneau (Bassin) |
Lobster poaching | Lobster | $2,250 | 2019-04-03 |
| Sylvain Vigneau (Bassin) | Exceeding the daily limit for recreational shellfish harvest | Atlantic Surf Clam | $350 | 2019-04-03 |
Contacts
Regional Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Region
media.qc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
418-648-5474
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