To all:- During the past several days, we have been watching and listening to dialogue from the House of Commons. Much of it has been very interesting, especially the Employment Insurance proposed changes. I hope these are implemented especially the separate fund, less weeks prior to receiving, ability to earn a certain amount while receiving benefits, compassionate care benefits, plus more. We have heard the proposed budget discussed at great length, those mysterious tapes, but my interest was held today by one Motion - M-153. Peter Julian proposed this motion desiring a national monument, plus monetary care for firemen killed in line of duty. [My brother and his son are both firefighters and paramedics]. However, with all the lengthened discussions, Bill S-18 failed to make it to the floor of the House of Commons. We did unite as a single group and do our best -- with possibly the best reply from Don Tate, with his ability to tell how many search the Grand Banks site yearly. One email from a Quebec committee member was perplexing, as I thought everyone knew the space for our census data was provided by Global Genealogy. The only other census site is my personal one, a coast to coast to coast one, representing all provinces. On Monday the program is as follows:- Bill C-259, Bill C-43, Bill C-26 and then Bill S-18. Also on Monday The Hon. Gilles Duceppe is expected to have made up his mind if he plans to stay as a Member of Parliament or return to Quebec and hopefully become Premier. As Mike Duffy stated, this would be as leader of the possible future Republic of Quebec. Tuesday evening at 10:00 P.M. [Ottawa time}, there will be the vote on the budget and this could be a deciding factor if we have an election now or later. The people of the country need the budget passed -- employment, health and more. Check http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index6.htm There are many Members of Parliament who have NEVER replied to anyone -- the addresses are there -- stress how important Bill S-18 is, and request a reply by email -- do not forget your personal address. Send some emails -- but get rested for a busy week ahead! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census et http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/index-f.htm Permission to forward is granted