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Originally Posted by williell
Just curious, if someone is convicted and fined for fishing without a licence, would it be considered a crime? If they're filing a job application form, and it comes to the question of whether or not they've ever been convicted of a crime without a pardon being granted, would one need to check the box to say they were caught fishing without a license?
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Your job application is asking about criminal convictions for offences committed as described in the Criminal Code of Canada. 'Fishing without a license' falls under the Alberta Fisheries Act (RSA 2000 cF16) which is a Provincial Act. It would be the same as getting a speeding ticket.