The following has, to date, only been posted on two Nova Scotian lists but thanks are due to many. ------------- To all researchers who wanted our census records released:- It seems a very long time ago, but when Senator Lorna Milne asked for help in March 1999, only two small messages were posted to two lists, NOVA-SCOTIA and LUNEN-LINKS. The list administrators promised they would assist us all they could -- many thanks, Gail and Cathy! Even tag-lines were added to urge people to sign petitions. Volunteers were very quick to reply: Gordon Watts, Doug Joudrey, Christine Joudrey, Lyndall Winters then many more from every province and from United States, England and Norway. We now have a total of 85 on the Canada Census Committee. The census logo was created by Barney Kaufman of Virginia. It was posted on many genealogical lists and is at the top of http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm This site, created by Bryan Keddy, was formerly named Lunenburg County's Canada Census Campaign. He gave it to me and changed the name -- has done all the posting. Many are familiar with the scoreboards and other census sites with http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census Rick Roberts of Global Genealogy set up the first scoreboard and wrote the first letters to all Senators and Members of Parliament. Due to business increase, Gordon Watts does all the posting now but space is still provided by Global Genealogy. As for working with departments in and attached to Ottawa, this was gladly left to Gordon Watts -- see note below. We had "something" called the Expert Panel -- nothing happened. We have had many setbacks since March 1999 -- some of us had added census work to personal research for a number of years prior to this date, but -- At last we were legal!! I worked for Senator Lorna Milne, Gordon worked for Murray Calder until he lost his seat in the House of Commons. Victor Luce was one of our French language contacts, with many thanks to Gilbert Provost for translations. PETITIONS!! I have some from the 2005 Genealogy Seminar and will likely add a ribbon bow to them, give them to Senator Lorna Milne as a reminder of her fight. Many thanks to all who signed the many petitions as we had to start over several times. We are not yet through - not until we see the online and more detailed census records. Even then someone may decide something is not quite finished -- time will tell! Many thanks for the support from my two cousins, Gail and Cathy, many who wrote letters, made certain petitions were signed -- above all, it seems our campaign was the largest one that ever was conducted, as reported by Senators and Members of Parliament. Personally, I am very happy we are not just starting!!! I am looking forward to the 1911 census, whether online or on microfiche, which has more information. Happy searching to all! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON -- formerly Liverpool, Nova Scotia ============ To all:- Gordon's memo is terrific news! It could not be sent on a better date -- my father's birthdate was July 13, 1891 and I am looking forward to viewing my FARQUHAR family, as are all researchers of any family. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm ========= Greetings All I copy here FYI a message just received from Gabrielle Blais of Library and Archives Canada. It is self-explanatory. Enjoy the Census! Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census en francais http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted Hi Gordon, I can now give you a quick update on the microform situation. As part of making the 1911 census available, we are planning to have inter-library loan services as well as make the microform available for purchase. Overall, the process for loan and purchase will be similar to what we did for the 1906 census. Our expectation is that the microform copies will be available sometime after the launch of the online version as there are a number of processing procedures that need to be completed. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to contact us. We should be able to provide more precise information in the coming weeks. I hope that you are having a nice summer, Gabrielle Blais ==============