Canadian Ethnocultural Council Outraged at Hate Crime

Ottawa, July 15, 2002 - The Canadian Ethnocultural Council (CEC) has

expressed outrage with the horrendous and fatal attack against an innocent man

for no apparent reason other than his religious conviction.

This unprovoked attack at the hands of what appears to be a group of skinheads,

has sent fear throughout the Jewish community. But it has also sent fear through

all of us, no matter our background or religion. All Canadians of goodwill feel

the pain and the hurt resulting from the heinous act. It is an attack of all of

us. We empathise with and support the Jewish community and stand by them to rid

our society of hate-crime", says Anna Chiappa, Executive Director. "The CEC

calls upon the leadership of this country to speak out against anti-Semitism and

all forms of hatred. There is no place for this in our country."

The Canadian Ethnocultural Council sends deepest sympathy to the family and

friends of David Rozenweich.

For more information contact (613) 230 - 3867, fax (613) 230-8051.

The Canadian Ethnocultural Council is a coalition of 30 national ethnocultural

organizations which in turn represent over 2,000 local chapters across Canada

and whose mandate is to work towards the elimination of racism and the

understanding of the multicultural reality of Canada.