This matter was a test case in which the Plaintiff sought to recover substantial damages for delays experienced by its ships in the transit of the St. Lawrence Seaway during November and December, 1989. The delays were caused by a public service strike. Because of the strike ice breakers were not in service and the summer buoys were not removed. …
Full SummaryPacific Shipyards Ltd. v. Canada (Board of Steamship Inspection), No. T-A-58-96(F.C.A.)
The issue in this appeal concerned whether the Trial Judge had correctly determined the proper regime for measuring the tonnage of ships under construction during the period from 1993-1994. The issue arose because of significant amendments to the Tonnage Regulations effective October 17, 1994. The Court of Appeal upheld the Trial Judge who held that the new guidelines applied to …
Full SummaryJoys v. Canada, [1996] 1 FC 149
This unusual case concerned whether a commercial fishing licence could be seized under the provisions of the Customs Act. The facts of the case were that the fishing vessel "Lloyd B. Gore" had been spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard returning from the South China Sea. The vessel was tracked and was ultimately seized with a cargo of marijuana. The …
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