To all:- In a conversation with Senator Lorna Milne this evening, I mentioned I did not have sufficient petitions received to tabulate. Many of these are from residents of United States -- Canadian petitions are NEEDED. This need applies to both Senator Lorna Milne and to Murray Calder, MP. They are working on behalf of us with identically-worded Bill S-12 and Bill C-312. There will always be some elected or appointed member who will remark, "Show us the proof!" The PROOF that YOU and I desire the Post-1901 census records released are YOUR signatures on petitions. It would be much better if Senator Milne could stand with a big fistful of petitions, rather than say "NONE". I realize this census matter has been dragging on far too long -- it had to be started all over again after the Nov. 27, 2000 election. Have YOU ever wondered what Gordon Watts, myself and a few others could do if we had not committed ourselves, on your behalf, to this project. PLEASE download both Senate and House of Commons petitions -- these are needed now with many signatures. SNOW-BIRDS in Florida or other warmer places may use the Canadian petitions IF they have a Canadian residence -- otherwise Non-Resident Petition. There is no excuse -- Gordon Watts provided me with attachments!!! Just ask, state whether Canada or Non-Resident -- it will be sent. This is a great project for students at schools -- one of our youngest workers is now 18 years of age -- Happy Birthday, Nat! We must provide the PROOF if you want the census -- signatures are only used for proof -- nothing else. Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Petition.htm [As of Nov. 22: <davidson3542@rogers.com> ]