We do not want to obtain the powers or authorizations of other authorities, but we want to be part of the process. We want to help in the best way we can.
There are some improvements that can be made to the process of obtaining and disclosing information so that we can pass it on. Currently, police officers cannot ask us for specific information because we do not have the status of police officers. If we could be part of the committees or part of the investigative processes to be able to pass on or get the information that these police officers need to conduct their investigations, it would probably help them a great deal. However, we are currently unable to help them because we have neither the right status nor access to the information they need, particularly the information on manifests. Only the Canada Border Services Agency has access to it, and they cannot talk to us.