Indian Estates Regulations (C.R.C., c. 954)

3 (1) As soon as feasible after the death of an Indian, the superintendent shall forward a notice of the death, in the form prescribed, to the Minister.

(2) Except when otherwise ordered by the Minister for the purposes of these Regulations, the presumption of death shall arise and be determined in the manner it arises and is determined where persons other than Indians are concerned.