I know another Letter to the Editor will be puclished this week, as I received a brief phone call, asking me if I was Muriel Davidson and did I write a letter to the editor. -- YES to both questions. Many people do not use computers -- and the only way to reach them is via printed word. I have set this up as you SHOULD submit a Letter to the Editor -- IN YOUR AREA. Some phrases may be used from my letter, YOUR name would have to be inserted and the data at the beginning would be your own. The letters should be short -- and the first one who makes the Mclean's magazine wins a big prize!! PLease remember -- this is a SAMPLE set-up and letter. Muriel -- I know Gilbert might do some in Quebec. (I hope) ================================ ================================ [Must be included or letter will hit File 13!] Muriel M. Davidson 25 Crestview Avenue Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 905-451-3542 === More information available ============================ A common item in every household years ago was the Family Bible -- with events recorded as births, deaths, marriages occurred. Now, families are scattered and we have to rely on Canadian census records for information. Census records have been available since the mid-1600s, with a few years missing or non-sequential prior to 1867. Now, due to restrictions we have to petition the government to gain release of these historical records. Genealogists, historians and family members were pleased when the Deputy Leader of the Government introduced Bill S-18 on November 2, 2004, with Senator Lorna Milne as sponsor. At present, Bill S-18 has had First but must have Second and Third Reading before proceeding to the House of Commons. Not only Canadians, but people of other countries, are gaining support by signing petitions for release of the 1911 census - 92 years after enumeration. All people are invited to sign petitions, available from <http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index.htm> We need both Senate and House of Commons petitions. There is a great deal of information which would be suitable for a school project and both Senate and House of Commons petitions may be signed by teenagers. Addresses are on the above site, or contact <[email protected]> It would be appreciated if petitions would be placed in strategic spots such as libraries, etc. When Bill S-18 is passed, it will amend the problems incurred previously with Statistics Canada and all historical records from 1911 to 2001 will be automatically transferred to Library and Archives Canada, following the 92-year release period. Above all, when you see your Member of Parliament or Senator, ascertain if he or she is in agreement with census release -- I will be pleased to accept your replies at above email address. Let's assist Senator Lorna Milne in her fight for census release! Muriel M. Davidson Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON ============= > > > >