5800-8 Grain/5822-15
PG 15820

September 27, 2000

Memorandum to all Employees
Prairie Region

Subject: Letter of Appreciation

On behalf of our Minister and myself, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of you for your exemplary efforts with respect t the ongoing wheat and barley investigations.  Whether you are a line inspector at the border, an investigator from the Winnipeg or Calgary offices, or a manager in the field - you have good reason to be proud of your efforts and deserve to be congratulated.

When I recently assumed responsibilities as Deputy Minister, I was briefed on this very difficult file.  I recognize that the job we are asking you to do is not an easy one - especially since you are administering the requirements of another government department.  However, your professionalism and dedication in the face of this very sensitive and often contentious issue have been clearly demonstrated in the results you have achieved.  Successful prosecutions, the effective control of unlawful exports at the border, and exceptional two-way communications between Headquarters and regional personnel are measures of your success.

Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Minister and myself and we applaud your accomplishments to date.