Grant William Cameron of Nova Scotia was fined more than $76,000 for illegally fishing Atlantic halibut by a Cape Breton judge. Contributed/Fisheries and Oceans CanadaArticle contentA Cape Breton judge has fined a man more than $76,000 for illegally fishing Atlantic halibut.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentGrant William Cameron of Nova Scotia was authorized by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from Sept. 7-8, 2022, to conduct a test fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence surrounding Iles-de-la-Madeleine to determine the presence of species not currently fished commercially, such as Atlantic cod.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentInstead, Cameron fished more than 120 kilometres away in an area that was closed to groundfish fishing at the time. In addition, when an at-sea observer requested vessel co-ordinates, he incorrectly provided the actual location of the vessel.Article contentCameron, who previously pleaded guilty to the charges, appeared in Port Hawkesbury provincial court on Oct. 29 for sentencing.Article contentJudge Alain Bégin fined him $40,000 for setting fishing gear during a closed time and failing to provide the correct position of a fishing vessel at the request of a DFO-designated at-sea observer.Article contentBégin imposed an additional fine of $36,561.35, equivalent to the gross profits made by the sale of 4,390 pounds of Atlantic halibut.Article contentThe court also prohibited Cameron from fishing in two specified areas for one year and ordered the mandatory use of a vessel monitoring system on his fishing vessel for one year.Article contentArticle content
Cape Breton judge fines man $76,000 for illegally fishing halibut
