QUÉBEC, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - May 17, 2013) - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishers fined in February and March 2013 for various offences under the Fisheries Act.
The fines imposed on the offenders total $3,000. The offenders are:
| Name and place of residence | Offence | Fine | Date of conviction | |||
| Charles-Martin Landry (Newport) |
Sport fishing for cod during a closed time. | $500 | February 15, 2013 | |||
| Gabriel Lemieux (Sainte-Anne-des Monts) |
Fishing for Atlantic halibut during a closed time. | $1,000 | February 15, 2013 | |||
| Francis McRae (Pabos) |
Lobster fishing without a licence and during a closed time. | $1,500 | February 11, 2013 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to protect and conserve marine resources and prosecute offenders under the Fisheries Act. To report a poacher, dial 1-800-463-9057. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
The Government of Canada remains focused on four priorities, as outlined by the Prime Minister, that Canadians care most about: their families, the safety of our streets and communities, their pride in being a citizen of this country, and of course, their personal financial security.
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Contact Information:
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec, Quebec
418-648-7893