Support for this conclusion is found in Canada v. MacKinnon, [1987] 1 F.C. 490, where the effective management of fisheries was held to be a valid purpose for denying a fishing permit. The court based its conclusion largely on the fact that the legislation in issue applied to all fishermen, regardless of residence. This was held to be suggestive of a non-discriminatory purpose and effect. Section 7 of the Charter
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