Warnings result from a complete investigation, a complete process, but it is more the nature of the offence that leads us to determine whether a warning is more appropriate than a more severe measure. Among our enforcement policies, one relates to CEPA, another one to the Fisheries Act and yet another one to legislation respecting wildlife. The process is clearly explained. There is a range of tools available to us. The warning is really the lowest level. There may be minor offences, first offences or bona fide cases. It's a matter of judgement, which has to be applied to each case.
On March 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.