JUDGE TO LEAD CANADA'S DELEGATION TO OSCE

UNCLAS OTTAWA 001124 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PHUM CA OSCE SUBJECT: JUDGE TO LEAD CANADA'S DELEGATION TO OSCE ANTI-SEMITISM MEETING REF: STATE 93197 (U) We delivered points contained reftel to Paul Williams, Desk Officer for OSCE in DFAIT's International Organizations Bureau, on April 11. In a follow-up discussion April 17, Williams told poloff that Canada is looking forward to the June OSCE meeting on anti-semitism and agrees the meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to share strategies for dealing with anti-semitic violence. Williams indicated that Canada's delegation will be led by the Honorable Rosalie Abella of the Ontario Court of Appeals, who will be able to speak on a number of different topics at the meeting. Judge Abella is a member of the United States Holocaust Museum's Committe on Conscience, among many other professional and community activities. The delegation will also include a representative from Canada's mission in Vienna. Williams agreed to inform us if others are added to the delegation. CELLUCCI