The tribe still falls under the Canadian criminal code, and the code forbids gaming operations not licensed by a provincial government.

"I'm not concerned about another Oka (where a standoff with armed Mohawks left one mountie dead). All that concerns me is defending the law," said solicitor general Fred Lindsay. "I understand the band has special rights. But they still fall under the Criminal Code of Canada. I expect them to abide by the law. If they don't, we will do what we have to do. We'll (lay charges). You bet."

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I hope he wasn't "inducing illegal gambling" with the his closing "You bet".

>(where a standoff with armed Mohawks left one mountie dead).

The officer in question was a Quebec provincal policeman.