The challenges vary depending on the type of property or crime being investigated. Agreements between Aboriginals and the Canadian government, or the way in which some of these agreements are interpreted, can cause problems, particularly as far as tobacco is concerned. With respect to more traditional types of crime, such as drugs and so forth, the problems we face are different and cooperation is far more extensive. All of these sensitive issues must be taken into account when formulating an investigation strategy involving a native reserve.
On March 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.