Thank you for being with us, Mr. Yew.
In regions like mine, Abitibi—Témiscamingue, we observe that communities like Notre‑Dame‑du‑Nord are reporting an increase in the number of break‑ins, thefts and acts of vandalism. In recent weeks, we have heard numerous witnesses. They have told us that organized criminal groups are deliberately exploiting gaps in policing, particularly in rural areas and on indigenous reserves that do not have sufficient resources.
Based on your experience in investigation, how does organized crime use these gaps in policing across provincial borders to their advantage?
What trend are you observing when it comes to the mobility of these groups between first nations and neighbouring non-indigenous communities?