Management Representation Statement

I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the 2003-2004 Departmental Performance Report (DPR) for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

This report has been prepared based on the reporting principles and other requirements in the 2003-2004 Departmental Performance Reports Preparation Guide and represents, to the best of my knowledge, a comprehensive, balanced and transparent picture of the organization's performance for the fiscal year 2003-2004.

_________________________________ Monique Collette, President Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

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