The noise you may be hearing is HOORAY!!!!! - MMD ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon A. Watts" <gordon_watts@telus.net> To: "Canada Census Campaign" <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 5:40 PM Subject: Post 1901 Census -- Senate S-18 Vote Scheduled Greetings All. I am very pleased to be able to forward the following message from Jeff Paul, Policy Advisor to Senator Lorna Milne. This is indeed very welcome news. Because the vote did not take place at the time of debate I expect that it will be a recorded vote and I will update the Senator's Scoreboard to reflect the votes cast by the Senators. Senator Murray and I have had our differences over the past several years but if his speech and vote reflect what Jeff says, not only will I give him his Gold Tick, but I will be more than happy to write to him, thanking him personally for his support. While not immediately clear from his opening paragraph it appears the vote will be taken tomorrow (Wednesday). I would suggest anyone able to, to take advantage of Jeff's suggestion to attend the visitor's gallery for the vote and, if it does not break any protocol, to express our appreciation for seeing the Bill finally pass from the Senate. I only wish that I could be there myself. [Note from Jeff:- The vote will be tomorrow -- Wednesday] Final debate of Bill S-18 in the Senate will be posted on the Post 1901 Census Project website as soon after I can access the Hansard transcript on Wednesday morning. Happy Hunting. 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul, Jeff: SEN" <PAULJ@SEN.PARL.GC.CA> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 12:52 PM Subject: [CCC] Senate S-18 Vote Scheduled On behalf of Senator Milne I am very pleased to let you all know that debate at 3rd reading of S-18 concluded in the Senate today. A vote has been scheduled for the Senate Chamber at 2:45 pm Ottawa time (11:45am for Gordon). This will be the final vote on S-18 before it goes on to the House of Commons. Kudos should go out to Senator Lowell Murray. Years ago Senator Murray fought to keep the historic census private, but today he announced in a very classy speech that he will be supporting the government's initiative. I hope that Gordon will have his big gold checkmark up before the vote tomorrow. Anyone who is interested in being in the gallery for the vote should contact me right away either by email or at the numbers below. We can meet at the East Bock at 2:00pm SHARP. We will proceed to the Senate Chamber and watch the vote from there. You will also get a taste of Question Period and some Senate debate. Gordon and Muriel, would you please pass this information on to all of your lists as soon as possible. Yours truly, Jeff Paul Policy Advisor Office of the Hon. Lorna Milne Ph: 613-947-9744 Cel: 613-715-2965