CANADIAN ETHNOCULTURAL COUNCIl - CONSEIL ETHNOCULTUREL DU CANADA

176 Gloucester St., Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0A6, Canada
tel (613) 230-3867, fax (613) 230-8051 e-mail: cec@web.ca

MEDIA ADVISORY

CANADIAN ETHNOCULTURAL COUNCIL
BIENNIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Ottawa, May 27, 2004 Canadian Ethnocultural Council, Canada's only coalition of ethnocultural organizations is holding its Biennial General Assembly, in Toronto, at the Valhalla Inn on May 29 and 30, 2004. Outgoing President, Art Hagopian noted that after 25 years in existence, the CEC's role is as important as ever. "Cultural communities must have a venue to come together to share common issues and support the vision of Canada as a multicultural nation. Our country's strength is in our diversity. We hope that this vision is equally a part of the leadership of this country." said Mr. Hagopian.

The Hon. Joseph Volpe, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development will be addressing the delegates at 11:45 am on Saturday, May 29. Representatives of other Federal Parties will also be speaking to the General Assembly.

The CEC is a coalition of over 30 national ethnocultural organizations which in turn represent over 2,000 local chapters across Canada. Its mandate is to work towards the elimination of racism and to promote the understanding of the multicultural reality of Canada as defined in The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and The Canadian Multiculturalism Act.

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Members of the media are welcome.
For further information please contact Anna Chiappa, 613 230-3867 or 867-1941.

Canadian Ethnocultural Council
176 Gloucester St., Suite 400
Ottawa, ON
K2P 0A6

Website: www.ethnocultural.ca
Email: cec@web.ca

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