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Appeal from Federal Court’s decision (2005 FC 694) Minister of Fisheries and Oceans has power to finance scientific research activities through sale of fishery resources managed by him—Minister financing scientific research program without first appropriating funds necessary and by misappropriating resources not belonging to him—Confusing public funds and public domain—Without appropriating public funds Minister appropriated public domain—Appeal allowed.

Larocque v. Canada (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) (A‑152‑05, 2006 FCA 237, Décary J.A., judgment dated 23/6/06, 20 pp.)

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