In addition to expressing our sympathies and condolences to the survivors and the families of the victims, we share in a commitment that the unprecedented investigation of these acts will identify those responsible and that justice will ultimately prevail.
Peel Region is one of the most culturally diverse areas in our country.
Each and every one of the estimated 116 different ethnic cultures comprising our Region contributes to the vitality and success of our community. Emil Kolb, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board, and Chairman of the Region of Peel, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Police Boards for 2001-2002. This took place at the 12th Annual Meeting of the CAPB, held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from August 16-18, 2001. The CAPB is the national body representing police boards across Canada. Based in Ottawa, its mandate is to represent the views of the civilian bodies who govern municipal police services on federal issues such as Organized Crime, Child Sexual Victimization, reforms of the Young Offenders Act, and DNA testing.