Representatives of a number of Canadian free speech and German-Canadian organizations will present serious letters of concern about the treatment of political dissident Ernst Zundel to German Consul General Dr. Klaus Rupprecht at the consulate this morning at 11:00 a.m., Paul Fromm announced today from his Rexdale office.

Mr. Fromm heads the Canadian Association for Free Expression. Other groups protesting the imprisonment of Mr. Zundel include the German World Congress.

"We see Ernst Zundel as a prisoner of conscience," says Fromm. "He is in prison in Germany under 'investigative detention' solely for the non-violent expression of his political views. This week marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The new order that emerged after 1945 promised more freedom and democracy," Mr. Fromm points out. "Jailing Mr. Zundel for his non-violent expressions of historical dissent and skepticism is not consistent with democratic tolerance and freedom of expression," he adds.

"We are asking the Consul to pass on our concerns to Chancellor Schroeder and our demand that Ernst Zundel be freed," Fromm explains.

"We hope that Guantanamo Bay will never be emulated in Germany and are of the opinion that Mr. Zundel's speedy release would serve to enhance the reputation of Germany as a free and democratic country," adds Christian Klein who is among the people presenting letters to protest to the Consulate.

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The Canadian Association for Free Expression (CAFE), [Box 332, Rexdale, ON,. M9W 5L3.] CAFE was founded in 1981 and is Canada's leading advocate for free speech. It has intervened in a number of court cases and human rights tribunals and is especially concerned about government censorship of the Internet. CAFE publishes the monthly Free Speech Monitor. ($15).