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I'm saddened by the recent shootings in Richmond Hill and heartbroken to learn that it involved youth and is being investigated in relation to other similar acts of violence. Here's my response in the Toronto Sun:

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/01/08/two-dead-one-wounded-in-richmond-hill-shooting

Two dead, one wounded in Richmond Hill shooting Two men were shot dead and third is fighting for his life after a shooting in York Region early Wednesday.

"Lest We Forget"

Inviting all to view this summer's newsletter: http://donmeredith.sencanada.ca/en/p103612

Senator Don Meredith This site will look much better in a browser that supports web standards, but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device.

July 11th was a remarkable leap forward for the GTA Faith Alliance, with the opening of their new learning centre in Richmond Hill. The event brought together many diverse and dedicated community members – youth, volunteers, mentors and politicians – to encourage, engage and empower young people to realize their full potential, as well as recognize contributors for their support.

Please enjoy Senator Meredith’s latest newsletter. It features articles on Jamaica50 Celebrations, recent Trade Mission to Nigeria and Ghana, recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals as well as the revival of Canada-CARICOM Parliamentary Friendship Group.
http://donmeredith.sencanada.ca/en/resources/media/Newsletter/Meredith_in_Motion_Vol_2_Issue_1.pdf

http://donmeredith.sencanada.ca/en/resources/media/Newsletter/Meredith_in_Motion_Vol_2_Issue_1.pdf

Back to Life - This team of 25 women walked over 200 kms from Montreal to Ottawa to share their stories of being harassed into abortion when they did not want one. 64% of post-abortive women testify that they were coerced and abused into abortion; these 25 walkers are banding together to bring this important issue before Canadians.

Senator Meredith Celebrates World Day for Cultural Diversity

Ottawa, May 21, 2013 – In commemoration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development Senator Meredith has released the following statement: “I strongly applaud the efforts of UNESCO and the UN Alliance of Civilizations in establishing a day to officially recognize cultural diversity. Their tremendous efforts to raise awareness of cultural differences continues to facilitate dialogue of global diversity and inclusion, deepen understanding of multiple values and combat stereotypes.”
UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity in 2001 and the UN General Assembly deemed May 21 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in 2002. The 2013 diversity campaign encourages people and organizations to support diversity through shared experiences and the undertaking of everyday kind gestures.
“May we all on this day begin to dialogue and share our collective diverse experiences for a better world.”

For more information please visit www.unesco.org or www.unaoc.org

Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP