The Government of Canada has introduced several measures to address risks endangered whales face by marine shipping and fishing activity. For this reason, Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, fined one vessel $6000 alleged non-compliance of a temporary mandatory speed restriction.
In order to protect whales, Canada has established speed restrictions in certain zones in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. When a ship violates the restriction, the Government of Canada takes swift action. As a result, Marc...
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