Letter of Transmittal

June 29, 2010

The Honourable Robert Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0A6

Dear Attorney General:

Pursuant to section 16(1) of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, I am pleased to present you with the 2009–2010 Annual Report of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. The report covers the period from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.

In accordance with its mandate, the PPSC prosecutes cases under federal law, and provides high-quality legal advice to investigative agencies.

PPSC staff across Canada perform their role with pride and professionalism. They exemplify our organizational values of respect, integrity, excellence, and leadership.

I look forward to building on our continued success as a key player in the Canadian criminal justice system.

Yours sincerely,

Brian Saunders
Director of Public Prosecutions