To all:- There should be great publicity, from CBC-Halifax to newspapers, so keep watching, listening and reading!! Muriel M. Davidson [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee ---------------------------- Greetings All. It appears that the child in all of us will have to anticipate the trip to the ice cream store for just a little longer. I have just hung up on a telephone call from Ottawa wherein I was advised that the announcement we have been waiting for from Industry Minister Allan Rock has been further delayed. The announcement will now come on Thursday January 23, 2003. I was given an explanation for the delay that is too lengthy and convoluted to repeat here. I was assured that the problem is not political, but is the result of some bureaucratic technicalities. There are apparently some procedural "T"s to be crossed and "I"s to be dotted to ensure that no one (read Chief Statistician) can come after the fact and claim foul. I am assured that these technicalities will not affect the content of the announcement. As before, I was advised that when it is finally made, everyone will be very happy with the announcement. I have had some small hints here and there that lead me to believe this will be the case. Have patience for a few more days, I believe the wait will be worth it. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/03