John - Its really difficult to wrap my head around a government document using the term, savage. I was a Fisheries officer in the 80's, and I never heard anybody use that kind of language. Even if somebody thought in those terms, it would be very unwise to put it in writing.

Never-the-less, you are right about international boundaries at sea. Foreign vessels quite often venture into Canadian waters and although its frowned upon, its never referred to as an invasion. When it comes to fish, however, the situation can become quite heated.