Letter from Prime Minister Paul Martin

PRIME MINISTER
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A2

March 21, 2005

Dear Mr. Weintraub:

Thank you for your letter dated March 8, 2005.

The time you have taken to write is greatly appreciated, and let me assure you that your specific comments regarding the conflict in Darfur have been given careful and appropriate consideration. Indeed, this particular matter is of great concern to our Government and country, and I am personally and strongly committed to our efforts to support a peaceful solution to the conflict in Darfur as well as to the Southern peace process.

With this in mind, as you have already sent a copy of your letter to the Honourable Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have asked that a copy of our exchange of correspondence be sent to his office for his information. I am certain that he will also appreciate being made aware of your views on this matter, and will wish to give your comments every consideration.

Please accept my warmest regards.

Sincerely,

Paul Martin

Mr. Mark Weintraub
Chair
Canadian Jewish Congress
National Office
650-100 Sparks St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5B7