It is right across the country, and they get up to 5,000 people trying to call in. If it is 5 thou. trying to call in, just imagine how many more are listening, 5 times, 10 times that or more. It is a darn good radio talk show. Cross Country Checkup http://www.cbc.ca/checkup/ Canada's only national open-line radio program, broadcast live across Canada every Sunday afternoon on CBC Radio One and now also on the CBC Country Canada TV channel. Each week broadcaster and writer Rex Murphy moderates a lively discussion on an issue of national interest or importance, and invites listeners to call in with their opinions and thoughts. Regards Juanita

Coming from a federal civil service family, I know that Parliamentary democracy is slow, reeeeealy slooooww. We have not gotten to the elected representatives yet. We are still waiting for the Senate to finish its third reading debate. I am starting to think that we may have the opportunity to commence a Federal Court action for the release of the 1911 census after all. Can someone remind us of the exact date when the 92 years are up? Jeff Paul says there is hope that the House of Commons may make some of the amendments we want. He does not have a crystal ball, but he is in a good position to know these things. I still favour trying to kill the Bill if we do not get the crucial amendments. However, whether it is passed in unacceptable form or dies from whatever causes, there should be some good quality debate in the House. If nothing else, this lays the groundwork for a continuing campaign to have the legislation changed to meet our concerns, as genealogists and as citizens interested in protecting the history of our nation. There are two opposition MPs from Alberta committed to seeing to it that Bill S-13 gets debated when and if it gets to the House of Commons. I'm sure that Senator Milne has someone lined up as well. Take Heart. This is just another battle, another chapter in the saga, not the endgame. Lois Sparling Rick Roberts wrote: >The political experience surrounding the Post 1901 (now Post 1906) Census >Campaign has rocked our faith in the democratic process in Canada. > >The strategy of publicly posting the positions of elected representatives >regarding accessibility of historical census records was designed to >provide a forum for accountability. It seemed like a pretty good idea at the >time. > > > >

I would like to write a letter to the editor of our local newspapers. Can someone give me an example of a letter to the editor concerning our fight to amend S-13? One way to make the media aware of the issue would be to write the columnists in the major newspapers. Their email addresses are usually printed at the end of each column. Jim Thatcher Thornbury, Ontario [email protected]

Jim and others wanting to write letters: Make up your own letters! Use your own words. Don't send a form letter. They are ignored, to a large degree. Instead of doing that, speak your own piece. Tell them what this bill does, and why YOU, as a Canadian, oppose it. Don't worry about whether or not your language is perfect, or if you might offend someone. Remember, everybody played nice all along. The result was this horrible excuse of a bill, that is being rammed down our throats. If you want to write a letter to a friend, do you use someone elses format? If you wrote to your brother, would you want to see how someone else wrote to their brother? Hell no, you would just write. That's exactly what every single person out there should do, write to the editor of their local newspaper, TV, radio station, MP, Senator, etc. It costs you nothing to write to MP's, not a dime. I've sent out dozens of letters, at 65 cents or more each. If I could send them free, it would be in the hundreds. Don't talk about it, don't ask if it's the nice thing to do. If you wait, it will be too late. That's what the Government expects (and unfortunately, it's probably what will actually happen). If this bill passes, it is because Canadians let it happen. ===== Lynton (Bill) Stewart A former dual Canadian and U.S. Citizen, who's Canadian Citizenship was automatically stripped away without any notice, due to the fact that I was born prior to 1947. My siblings born after that date get to resume their Canadian Citizenship. I do not have that same right. Searching for Moore, McLennan, Peers, Stewart, Thompson in NS;. Black, Foulds, Johnston and Stewart in MB; Provorse, Wright in ON, and Black, Foulds & Stewart in SK & BC.

I am surprised that some organization has not taken on the designing and selling of buttons to promote/ advertise the census issue. They could be sold at genealogical conferences and the like and the money could be used to support the campaign. Ever noticed the discussions that can be generated by wearing a button promoting some cause...? Surely this would help get the word out Patty ----- Original Message ----- > RE: [CCC] Regarding "End Game"Greetings Ken and All. > > I am pleased to see that several listers have been participating in the current discussion regarding what we can do to bring the Census issue and Bill S-13 to the attention of the public, the media and our parliamentarians. I hope that this discussion will continue.

This sounds like something that people could easily do. Get on the program, and let people know that you are ANGRY! Stop this bill in it's tracks. Remember, if S-13 passes, we get access, at the price of locking our descendants out permanently. Are we so shallow that we will make such a Faustian bargin? ===== Lynton (Bill) Stewart A former dual Canadian and U.S. Citizen, who's Canadian Citizenship was automatically stripped away without any notice, due to the fact that I was born prior to 1947. My siblings born after that date get to resume their Canadian Citizenship. I do not have that same right. Searching for Moore, McLennan, Peers, Stewart, Thompson in NS;. Black, Foulds, Johnston and Stewart in MB; Provorse, Wright in ON, and Black, Foulds & Stewart in SK & BC.

Hi Gordon and everyone, I was at the Archives today and they were just updating the finding aids today. The new year is indeed out. Dan Walker "Gordon A. Watts" wrote: > FYI. Gordon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "L. Lalonde" <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 9:40 AM > Subject: {not a subscriber} Ontario Vital Statistics - NEW YEAR NOW OUT > > A new year of the Ontario Vital Statistics has been microfilmed & is > now at the Ontario Archives. The following are the years now on > microfilm: > Births 1869 - 1906 > Marriages 1869 - 1921 > Deaths 1869 - 1931 > > ==== CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN Mailing List ==== > Keep up to date on Post 1901 Census Issues at > http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/ > en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm

Muriel Is that all you think it takes now to get a check mark on the scoreboard, is whether or not you support BILL S-13? My understanding of the scoreboard is that it represents whether or not a Senator, and MP is: 1. FOR RELEASE OF POST 1901 CENSUSES (after 92 years and no restrictions) 2. AGAINST THE RELEASE OF THE POST 1901 CENSUSES or 3. IS SITTING ON THE FENCE...which I darn well hope is a picket fence. It has nothing to do with whether or not he supports Bill S-13 with or without amendments. I DO NOT SUPPORT BILL S-13 as presently worded. As for the amendments...they aren't there, they aren't going to be there. The only amendments that would be 'endorsed' would be amendments to make the bill stronger and choke the life out of our Heritage. Bill S-13 is a retroactive legislation trying to change history, by putting something what our present government and chief bureaucrats think "should have been there but wasn't." If it had been there, our GOVERNMENT would have produced it long ago JUST SO THEY COULD RAM IT DOWN OUR THROATS. So now they want to ram it down our throats RETROACTIVELY. As well as fragment and destroy the historical value of future censuses. To bad your letter to Senator Maria Chaput didn't ask her where she stood on the release of Post 1901 censuses for the scoreboard than asked her whether or not she supported Bill S-13. Juanita "Muriel M. Davidson" wrote: > To Senator Maria Chaput:- > > Sincerely hope you will be supportive of Bill S-13, with or without > amendments -- very possibly the House of Commons will be able > to finish what the Senate has been unable to accomplish. > > You may reply by e-mail, if easier for you, but a reply would get > rid of your present BLUE "No Reply" ? presently at > http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Senscore2.htm#MB > > Looking forward to an early reply so we may get rid of the > offending Non-interest symbol. > > Muriel M. Davidson [email protected] > Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee > 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm

that squeak, squeak you hear is my rusty brain gear going into action. why just ontario? we are from across the country and around the world. what are the risks of quietly picketting at international arrivals and departures at major canadian airports? ppl in other countries could perhaps let their quiet presence be known at airports where canadians arrive and depart in their home country..i.e. usa, brit, aus, etc. also we can do several hands across the borders in each of the provinces. each province has main border crossings. not all of us can afford to travel to ontario, but we might be able to get to our nearest border crossing and wave a placard or two. additionally, if we could turn up 1-800 numbers for the house of commons/mps in ottawa and flood the phone fax lines on a specific day it could make our voice heard a little more, especially for those who can't make it border crossings or other locales. BUT, the most important thing we must do is pick a DATE and all take action on that date. squeaks and peeps from here and there will have more effect if we are co-ordinated and acting in unison. roz On Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:39 AM, Gordon A. Watts [SMTP:[email protected]] wrote: > Greeting All. > > In the past 24 or so hours there have been about 40 new members subbed > to the CCC list. I wish to welcome back some who had been with us > before, and to extend a special welcome to those who are new to the > CCC list. There are always listers coming and going for various > reasons and the current membership is 535 listers. > > For those new to the list I will advise that there are basically only > two rules -- No Flames, and no personal lookups or queries. Other > than that, as list administrator I am fairly flexible regarding what > is posted. I would remind you, however, that the main purpose of the > CCC list is to provide a forum to discuss the withholding of Historic > Census records from public access. > > Recent discussions have been focussed on what might be done to bring > the current situation regarding Bill S-13 to the attention of the > public, the media, and our parliamentarians. A number of suggestions > have been made including: > > * Picketing or demonstrating in front of the Parliament Buildings to > publicize the need to remove conditions and restrictions contained in > Bill S-13 that are neither necessary or desireable. > > * Seeking the support of our city and municipal governments to > encourage the establishment of a 'Discover your past month' or > something similar. > > * Having a 'hands across the border' demonstration at the Niagra > Falls bridge with appropriate signage to bring our concerns to the > public. > > These are a few suggestion but I am sure that there are many other > things that might be done. I encourage all listers, in particular > the new ones, to participate in the discussion. Post your messages > to let us know your thoughts, and what you are willing to do to > implement them. > > Happy Hunting. > > Gordon > > > ==== CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN Mailing List ==== > Read Gordon A. Watts' column on Post 1901 Census issues at > http://globalgazette.net >

As a U.S. citizen and resident, I don't have much clout with the members of the Canadian parliament. I have written letters in the past to members of the administration, pointing out that genealogy, as one of the most popular hobbies around, has the potential to generate a good deal of tourist activity, with the income that goes with it. That evidently wasn't good enough. I am not in a position to do much in the way of funding. What else can I do to further the cause? George L. Trigg Genealogical Researcher Specializing in middle and lower Hudson Valley and southern Ontario 18 Duzine Road New Paltz, NY 12561-1304 Phone: (845) 255-9488 FAX: (845) 255-9657

To Senator Maria Chaput:- I know you are a newly appointed Senator, but by now must have formed a few personal opinions of your own. There are many of us who need to have the 1911 (and later) census records released to find missing family members. We do not know if the people moved from one locality to another, if they died -- but our family histories have unknown information as of the present date. Sincerely hope you will be supportive of Bill S-13, with or without amendments -- very possibly the House of Commons will be able to finish what the Senate has been unable to accomplish. You may reply by e-mail, if easier for you, but a reply would get rid of your present BLUE "No Reply" ? presently at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Senscore2.htm#MB Looking forward to an early reply so we may get rid of the offending Non-interest symbol. Muriel M. Davidson [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 5/19/03

The political experience surrounding the Post 1901 (now Post 1906) Census Campaign has rocked our faith in the democratic process in Canada. The strategy of publicly posting the positions of elected representatives regarding accessibility of historical census records was designed to provide a forum for accountability. It seemed like a pretty good idea at the time. In fact it is still a pretty good idea... possibly for a different reason. Before this campaign, we Canadians looked smugly across our borders and beyond, mystified as other democracies' leaders rammed unpopular legislation through their parliamentary equivalents, for the benefit of special interests and political expediency. We've learned that Canada's version of democracy is no different in practice. Those of us who are politically naive are dismayed at learning how things really work in the Canadian version of 'democracy'. That which doesn't kill us, makes us stronger! A positive result of those political lessons is the recognition that there is a need for a paradigm-shift in our strategy. If Canadian democracy is about power and special interests, then we need to make sure that the heritage community is the most powerful and effective special interest group in the country. The good news is that there is an impending federal election... and that it is far enough off that we have time to design and implement a strategy to make the blocking of access to historical records prominent... riding by riding. Contemporary political success seems to be gained by attracting timely positive media attention. Viewing the evening news, and newspapers suggests that media outlets are attracted to a simply stated message, effective & repetitive 'on-message sound bites', and strong visual images. The most effective PR programs are designed to peak at the time when it will best benefit the desired result. Civil disobedience will get you media attention, however I encourage you to consider more effective legal methods to get the job done. Though we have all experienced disappointment with Canadian 'democratic' processes, that same set of rules provides many legal avenues of promotion/protest that will prove more effective in the longer term... and widen the pool of people willing to participate. The current Committee is a strong and dedicated crew. The leadership has demonstrated an ability to represent the goals of the heritage community effectively, and that they have an incredible work-ethic. What ideas, activities, experience and skills can all of us contribute to help take the campaign for public access to historical records to the next level? Might I suggest that the Committee consider assembling an inventory of who specifically is willing to participate, the skill-sets that those volunteers possess, amount of time each is able to commit, etc, etc. My experience is that those who are interested in genealogy & history come from every walk of life. From bank presidents, to politicians, to administrators, to drivers, to media people, to project managers, to stay at home moms, to you name it. All have valuable skills that can be extremely effective when organized into a comprehensive strategy. My two cents worth... Rick Roberts Global Genealogy & History Shoppe 13 Charles St., (Charles & Main) Milton, Ontario, Canada L9T 2G5 http://globalgenealogy.com *retail div. of GlobalGenealogy.com Inc.

Gordon: Do exactly what you are doing, and watch this horrible bill become law! While you dither, the Government is ramming this bill through Parliament. They are counting on the fact that you, Muriel and all those that led this cause are exhausted. How about calling every newspaper columnist that has done an article on this subject and telling them how the Genealogy community has been betrayed. How the Government is ramming through a bill that will forever lock up future census data, and is placing unreasonable restrictions on what will be released. Tell them how the Government is so paranoid about "Privacy" that they are planning to restrict information about people long dead, forever? Picket, create chaos, do whatever needs to be done to draw attention to this rape of the process. It is probably too late now, but one can still try. I was flamed repeatedly, by a number of people on this list, for pointing out that you were being misled by the politicians. That there was no real intention to ever allow any significant amendments to Bill S-13. That your friendly Senator was sponsoring a bill that would cause irreparable harm to Genealogists. I was told to shut up, not make waves, stop agitating. I was cursed, I was told that I would not be wanted as a Canadian, and I was threatened with a lawsuit. Well, it appears that you all WERE lied to by your politician friends. They lied by OMISSION, by NOT telling you all of the truth. They used your personal relationships and friendships to help accomplish their goals. They wanted you to be complacent, to believe that you could still obtain what we all want. In the meantime, Bill S-13 sails on through. READ the arguments by the sponsor of the Bill. Where is the passion on the part of the sponsor? Where is there any real push to change a thing? This thing is a farce, a "fait accompli". You've been gulled, by masters at the process. And so bill S-13 will become law, and the vast majority of Canadians will never know the difference. The full impact of this new law will not hit for 92+ years, and I suspect that all of us will be long dead by that time. To the average person, genealogy is NOT important, and this law will not matter a whit. The Government knows this, and they count on it. Perhaps now, you believe that you were LIED to. Personally, I would be about about as angry as a half drowned cat, if I were a Canadian. As someone pointed out, it's a bit of a shock to find out that your politicians are no different from those in any other western country. But keep on discussing things. Take no real action, keep on talking. After all, that's the Canadian way, isn't it? One must not become agitated, one must not become overly vocal, that just isn't the proper way to behave. And while you are discussing what to do, Bill S-13 will become law, and then it will be too late. Senator Milne could withdraw as sponsor if she really did not believe in this bill. No one can force any Senator or MP to sponsor a bill they do not support. She isn't withdrawing her sponsorship, is she? What does that tell you? The government was faced with a judicial decision to open the 1906 census. They placated you, and the action was withdrawn. It's too bad you hadn't asked for full disclosure of ALL census returns. You would have won, and the Government would have had to pay your legal fees. But they conned you, big time. Your friends conned you. You were promised something that would make you all happy, in January. Well, are you happy now? You can't sue the government after S-13 is passed. It will be way too late by then. Your only chance now is to get this bill KILLED! Are you still happy with what was promised to you? ===== Lynton (Bill) Stewart A former dual Canadian and U.S. Citizen, who's Canadian Citizenship was automatically stripped away without any notice, due to the fact that I was born prior to 1947. My siblings born after that date get to resume their Canadian Citizenship. I do not have that same right. Searching for Moore, McLennan, Peers, Stewart, Thompson in NS;. Black, Foulds, Johnston and Stewart in MB; Provorse, Wright in ON, and Black, Foulds & Stewart in SK & BC.

Thank you Jeff Paul, for going as far as you did. "The Government is opposed to both of those amendments and will advise government members(sic) to vote against them". What will happen if those amendments were to actually pass? Will the government enforce party discipline, and require that members vote against the bill? That's the crux of the problem, Mr. Paul. It is fine to talk about amendments, but if the Government will kill the bill if those amendments are passed, then what is the use? Is all the discussion about amendments just a way to placate the people, until this bill is made law? I have been told that the Government WILL kill this bill, if it is amended in any significant way. I have been told this by two different people that are in a position to know. What say you to this, Mr. Paul? As to the Citizenship Question: As you know very well, the Government has made NO relaxation of the rules concerning persons in my category, that lost their citizenship. The action announced was solely for people who lost their Citizenship as children, because their parent(s) took citizenship in another country between 1947 and 1977. The "relaxation" of the rules that they was made, was so miniscule as to be virtually non-existent. Now such persons only have to meet the qualifications for landed immigrant status (except for age and disability), but not actually be admitted as landed immigrants. Isn't the government generous? They still have to do everything else they have always had to do. Lynton (Bill) Stewart There are three kinds of liars in this world. One is a liar by commission, in that they directly tell an untruth. Another is a liar by omission, they lie by what they do not say. All successful politicians are experts at the latter type. The best politicians can lie by telling the absolute truth, but telling it in such a way that it is not believed. ===== Lynton (Bill) Stewart A former dual Canadian and U.S. Citizen, who's Canadian Citizenship was automatically stripped away without any notice, due to the fact that I was born prior to 1947. My siblings born after that date get to resume their Canadian Citizenship. I do not have that same right. Searching for Moore, McLennan, Peers, Stewart, Thompson in NS;. Black, Foulds, Johnston and Stewart in MB; Provorse, Wright in ON, and Black, Foulds & Stewart in SK & BC.

Greeting All. In the past 24 or so hours there have been about 40 new members subbed to the CCC list. I wish to welcome back some who had been with us before, and to extend a special welcome to those who are new to the CCC list. There are always listers coming and going for various reasons and the current membership is 535 listers. For those new to the list I will advise that there are basically only two rules -- No Flames, and no personal lookups or queries. Other than that, as list administrator I am fairly flexible regarding what is posted. I would remind you, however, that the main purpose of the CCC list is to provide a forum to discuss the withholding of Historic Census records from public access. Recent discussions have been focussed on what might be done to bring the current situation regarding Bill S-13 to the attention of the public, the media, and our parliamentarians. A number of suggestions have been made including: * Picketing or demonstrating in front of the Parliament Buildings to publicize the need to remove conditions and restrictions contained in Bill S-13 that are neither necessary or desireable. * Seeking the support of our city and municipal governments to encourage the establishment of a 'Discover your past month' or something similar. * Having a 'hands across the border' demonstration at the Niagra Falls bridge with appropriate signage to bring our concerns to the public. These are a few suggestion but I am sure that there are many other things that might be done. I encourage all listers, in particular the new ones, to participate in the discussion. Post your messages to let us know your thoughts, and what you are willing to do to implement them. Happy Hunting. Gordon

FYI. Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: "L. Lalonde" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 9:40 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} Ontario Vital Statistics - NEW YEAR NOW OUT A new year of the Ontario Vital Statistics has been microfilmed & is now at the Ontario Archives. The following are the years now on microfilm: Births 1869 - 1906 Marriages 1869 - 1921 Deaths 1869 - 1931

This is the announcement: http://news.gc.ca/canada/GFCE/2003/05/14/c1587.html?lmatch=/canada/GFCF/2003/05/14/c1602.html&lang=_e.html >On a related note, for those of you who may have missed it, last week the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced that he has relaxed the rules that govern those who lost their Canadian citizenship after 1947 and wish to regain it. Nancy T., Coordinator for Wheatland County, Alberta, GenWeb page: http://www.geocities.com/drnancytodd/strathmore/wheatlandcounty.html A few useful tips for searching for Alberta connections: http://www.geocities.com/drnancytodd/strathmore/albertatips.html

Lynton Stewart wrote: >Why doesn't someone directly ask either Jeff Paul or >Senator Milne, "Exactly how much of an amendment will the >Government allow, before they withdraw their support for >this bill? Will they allow an "Opt Out" clause on future >censuses? Will they allow an ammendment that would >eliminate the 20 year period of time before full disclosure >of census data is allowed?" The government is opposed to both of those amendments and will advise government memebers to vote against them. We have done our homework in the Senate and found that we don't have the numbers right now to overcome that fact. The House of Commons may be another story. There are many House of Commons members that regularly fight for Freedom of Information, including John Bryden (NOT the Senator). I hope that response is sufficiently direct for Mr. Stewart. On a related note, for those of you who may have missed it, last week the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced that he has relaxed the rules that govern those who lost their Canadian citizenship after 1947 and wish to regain it. Jeff Paul Policy Advisor Office of the Hon. Lorna Milne Ph: 947-9744 Cell: 715-2965

Hi I found this on Statistics Canada's site and thought it might be of interest to some. It's a wee bit costly, but maybe someone needs it. I did know about the registration but hadn't realized it was both man and women. I had thought it was only men, because of the war and it wasn't. It was everyone 16 yrs and older. There is an order form on the site. Regards Juanita http://www.statcan.ca/english/IPS/Data/93C0006.htm Searches of the National Registration File of 1940 | Abstract | Note | Contact info | Catalogue No.: 93C0006 Availability date: April 01, 2002 Frequency: On demand Language: English or French Status: Ongoing Subject: Population and demography Abstract: The National Registration File of 1940 resulted from the compulsory registration of all persons, 16 years of age or older, in the period from 1940 to 1946. This information was originally obtained under the authority of The National Resources Mobilization Act and the War Measures Act. Custody of the records was subsequently given to Statistics Canada, then known as the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. As a result, the National Registration File of 1940 is not subject to the confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act but is instead covered by the Privacy Act. According to this Act, when a person has been dead for more than 20 years, the information is no longer considered to be personal and can be disclosed. Note: Name, address, age, date of birth, conjugal status, dependents, country of birth (persons registered and parents only), nationality, racial origin, languages, education, general health, class of occupation, occupation or craft, employment status, work experience by type, mechanical or other abilities, latent skills, wartime circumstances, previous military service. A search can be undertaken for an individual after the following information or documentation has been provided: - Proof t hat the individual has been deceased for more than 20 years (a death certificate is preferable. However, any document which indicates the date of death, for example an obituary notice, is acceptable.); - The individual's place of residence during the registration period. Price notes: To provide third-party information from the National Registration File of 1940 for genealogical purposes, a standard fee of $48.15 ($45 search fee and $3.15 GST) is charged for each search undertaken that is successful in locating the requested record. A cheque or money order made payable to Statistics Canada is required.

It was also done for the 1st World War, but no record of it (for that period) exist today. Also if the 1940 registration is for yourself, it does not cost anything. WANDA SINCLAIR Rexdale, Ontario ----- Original Message ----- From: "joseph macdonald" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2003 9:54 PM Subject: [CCC] 1940 to 1946 NATIONAL REGISTRATION FILE > Hi > > I found this on Statistics Canada's site and thought it might be of > interest to some. It's a wee bit costly, but maybe someone needs it. I > did know about the registration but hadn't realized it was both man and > women. I had thought it was only men, because of the war and it wasn't. > It was everyone 16 yrs and older. There is an order form on the site. > Regards > Juanita > > http://www.statcan.ca/english/IPS/Data/93C0006.htm > Searches of the National Registration File of 1940 > | Abstract | Note | Contact info | > Catalogue No.: 93C0006 > Availability date: April 01, 2002 > Frequency: On demand > Language: English or French > Status: Ongoing > Subject: Population and demography > > Abstract: > The National Registration File of 1940 resulted from the compulsory > registration of all persons, 16 years of age or older, in the period > from 1940 to 1946. This information was originally obtained under the > authority of The National Resources Mobilization Act and the War > Measures Act. Custody of the records was subsequently given to > Statistics Canada, then known as the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. > > As a result, the National Registration File of 1940 is not subject to > the confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act but is instead > covered by the Privacy Act. According to this Act, when a person has > been dead for more than 20 years, the information is no longer > considered to be personal and can be disclosed. > > Note: > Name, address, age, date of birth, conjugal status, dependents, country > of birth (persons registered and parents only), nationality, racial > origin, languages, > education, general health, class of occupation, occupation or craft, > employment status, work experience by type, mechanical or other > abilities, latent skills, wartime circumstances, previous military > service. > > A search can be undertaken for an individual after the following > information or documentation has been provided: > > - Proof t hat the individual has been deceased for more than 20 years (a > death certificate is preferable. However, any document which indicates > the date of death, for example an obituary notice, is acceptable.); > > - The individual's place of residence during the registration period. > > Price notes: > > To provide third-party information from the National Registration File > of 1940 for genealogical purposes, a standard fee of $48.15 ($45 search > fee and $3.15 GST) is charged for each search undertaken that is > successful in locating the requested record. A cheque or money order > made payable to > Statistics Canada is required. > > > ==== CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe from Mail Mode. Send a message to > [email protected] that contains > (in the Subject line and body of the message) the command > -- unsubscribe -- and no additional text.