To all:- We have had FUN sending simple, polite faxes to The Hon. Allan Rock so how about another tactic -- PUBLICITY!! If you are reading this -- please remember many are not -- they read NEWSPAPERS. http://www.freenet.mb.ca/community/media/newspapers/canada.html The above URL will provide one with newspapers from coast to coast -- Depending on the set-up of the paper, you generally find CONTACT for Letters to The Editor on the Editorial Page (in masthead) or in a special list on the online versions. Petitions are still needed for both House of Commons and Senate http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Petition.htm The usual Letter to the Editor is about 200 words but NEVER ask the newspaper to print "as posted" -- it will be ungently placed in File 13 or you will be charged advertising rates. Very important:- YOUR name, full address and your telephone number so newspapers may check to see if the letter is legitimate. If the editor knows you, and especially if you deliver the letter, you will not be called. If you request, your name will be withheld - a newspaper policy. Please remember, it will take the 200 words (does not include your name) to ask for petitions for release of Post 1901 Canadian census records, including the 1906 and 1911. A tip:- When you finish writing your proposed letter, you will likely find it takes less words to say the same thing if you POWER PACK the first paragraph, should contain Who, What, When, Where and How -- and Why -- as many as applicable. Happy writing -- I will assist any writer! Muriel M. Davidson [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee [NOTE: Newspaper since 16 - linotype, proofreader, court reporter, women's editor, etc. -- ?? years ago!!] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.330 / Virus Database: 184 - Release Date: 2/28/02