Please -- Will others answer this letter!!! Muriel M. Davidson --------------------------------------------------------- I think it would be far more appropriate to refrain from such argumentive language when writing to a minister of the crown. You do not speak on my behalf so kindly speak for yourself and do not say you speak on the behalf of all genealogists. I want to see the census released just as much as you do but I do not believe any good can come by writing nasty letters to government members. We can only tell them why we want the census made public and opponents can tell them why they think it should remain private. After that it is up to the government to act in the manner they think best. Hopefully they will agree with our views and release the census material. John Garner Thunder Bay ON garner@tbaytel.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Muriel M. Davidson" <davidson3542@home.com> To: <NIAGARA-ONT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 6:20 PM Subject: [NIAGARA] WANTED - Politicians Not Afraid to Vote YES!!! > To The Hon. John Manley, MP:- > > This letter is on behalf of ALL the 8 million family researchers in Canada, plus > ones who only research their own family lines.

Hi Edd:- Your letter was refreshing after a nasty one I just received -- telling me I would get NOWHERE writing nasty letters to politicians. The gentleman had already written and to the same person you have attached -- guess he did not make much headway -- still ??? Muriel <davidson3542@home.com> Edbld wrote: > Bravo Muriel: > > As a descendent of two Canadian Parents, trying to trace my family lines > inboth New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, as well as Newfoundland where > myGrandMother was born, I appreciate your tenacity with these fence > straddlingMP'S . > My 94 yr. old Mother born in Hantsport Hants Co, would be proud of your > spunk. Although we can't vote em out from the US, we definitely need the > records to connect with our past relative, > Thanks to all you good Canadians for fighting this battle. > > Edd Sinnett Longwood,Fl. USA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Muriel M. Davidson" <davidson3542@home.com> > To: <NOVA-SCOTIA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 4:34 PM > Subject: [NS-L] WANTED - Politicians Not Afraid to Vote YES!!! > > > To The Hon. John Manley, MP:- > > > > This letter is on behalf of ALL the 8 million family researchers in > Canada, plus ones who only research their own family lines. We wish to get on > > > with our research -- YOU, or someone -- is even holding up the very > > long-awaited Report of the Expert Panel, appointed last November.

Hi, Muriel This is Nat Smith from the Prospect, Halifax County Genweb site. I live in Halifax, the section called Fairview. I am only 16 (17 in November) and I go to Halifax West High school. The problem is I don't think I am in Halifax West riding. I remember seeing Alexa McDonough's signs up around my house when the last election was going on, but we live right next to Clayton Park which is Halifax West. So I don't know who I should write the letter to. Though both people are supporting the bill I would like to see what they have to say to me. Another thing. I can't vote! So will they listen to me? I mean first of all my parents would never vote NDP, but still since they are my MP's and my parents do vote, could I use that as some sort of thing to talk about, if I write a letter? Also if I wanted to start a petition, since I can't vote would that make the petition illegal? I mean since the person who is getting people to sign it, and signs it himself isn't legal, then does that forfeit the petition? [NO WAY!!!!!} I know I have a lot of questions, but the 1911 Census would be the first census where my grandfather shows up in Canada, and I would love to see what information is on it (they lived in Ottawa) because my father's side of the family is a total blank wall, and secondly I would love to furthur my research by adding to the information I already have, such as children born after 1901, and where family members lived, and so on. I am sure you probably have the same concerns. So please if you can try to answer my questions, and let me know how I can help. Should the young genealogists like myself band together? Nat Smith Halifax, Nova Scotia ========================= Hi Nat:- You surprised me -- I like your work -- really thought you were older than 16/17. This is a real compliment! You have a great deal of potential, and YES, young genealogists should or could band together to hopefully pry the 1911 census away from others -- you need it NOW, and will in the future. On the petitions, we do not ask ages of people -- there are both Senate and House of Commons petitions, addresses on these: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm You will have a choice to send a Senate petition to me, or House of Commons one to Gordon Watts. [Senate for Canadians] Try writing a letter to Alexa -- do not worry about political parties -- census should not be a political item, as it is the basis of all genealogical work. I believe you also have Gordon Earle, do you not? Do not worry about your age -- THEY will want your vote shortly, and you might find many at school willing to sign petitions. I would speak to one of your teachers and discuss this matter. Nat -- all the best!! Again, you certainly fooled me re your age! Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/ [Nova Scotia Links for Prospect]

To all:- This is not a note of apology -- but as a former proofreader and printer in both Canada and United States, my spelling often takes on an "international" look!!! Yes -- I dared to spell "color" when I should have written COLOUR Also, "favor" when it should have been FAVOUR. I call this "One Man's Opinion" -- the BIG question is whether or not we will be successful in obtaining release of post-1901 census records. At this point in time, spelling is the least of my worries! Correct me any time, eh!!! Muriel <davidson3542@home.com>

To the Hon. Don Boudria, MP:- I just checked the Member of Parliament Scoreboard -- you must be uncomfortable on YOUR piece of GREEN FENCE. I had hoped you would change your mind and not "follow the crowd" with either BLUE ??? (no reply) or GREEN FENCE (YES or NO????). Is there any hope YOU might change? The Scoreboard can be changed. The Scoreboard will be published in every province prior to a federal election -- the little old lady who does family history is one of your VOTERS, regardless of province. By now you will likely know the Report of the Expert Panel was given to Liberal Member John Manley on June 30, 2000. To date we do not know WHY we, you and I, who contributed to the expenses involved re this report, are not allowed to view or know contents of the report. I find it disheartening to learn there are so many Liberal Party members who do not know the difference between YES and NO - at least 32. Imagine you were trying to put together a simple family history, from the period of 1881 as far as possible. You would be able to access 1891 and 1901 census records. From then on, you would have a big blank wall, thanks to the government. Check http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census -- Go to OTHER SITES You will find submissions to the Expert Panel, including Genetically Inherited Diseases, submitted by myself with help from others. There is a great deal of information prepared for you and others -- one committee member reads Hansard. The various Bills have been listed -- just click on the number. Check http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm Click on Ontario -- admire your pretty little piece of fence, at present. The Canada Census Committee prefers TWO colors:- GOLD and RED. Read THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts -- it covers all the truths that have been kept from OUR elected Members of Parliament. With the possibility of a coming election, IF you wish to be re-elected, it might be wise to remember there are many family historians and we are the VOTERS -- to elect or not elect. It is a known fact any Member of Parliament might not be allowed to vote as he/she has stated and promised -- but must vote the way they are told, like little children. When we elect Members of Parliament, we HOPE for the elected MP, living on money from us, to vote for US - not the Party! Looking forward to an early reply, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee Brampton Centre riding 25 Crestview Avenue Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 1-905-451-3542 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html

>>>>>>> The following may be translated and forwarded <<<<<<<< To all family historians, using the census records:- We are all hoping the various Bills before the Senate and House of Commons will be passed and the 1911 Canadian census records will be available for viewing in 2003. QUEBEC does not show a very good picture on the Member of Parliament Scoreboard, to be found at:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm The Scoreboard will be printed prior to a federal election -- we would like only two (2) colors: GOLD - YES and RED - NO. The September 1, 2000 Scoreboard totals were:- YES - 94 / NO - 8 / FENCES (Yes/No) - 56 and NO Reply - 143 - There are 56 sitting on little pieces of GREEN FENCE, signifying Yes/No (we do not know) including 1 Bloc Quebecois; 7 Liberal Members from Quebec - total of 8 Fence Sitters! - The BLUE ? means the elected Member of Parliament could not be bothered to answer his/her constituent or other. Of the total of 143, there are 19 Liberal Members, 40 Bloc Quebecois and 2 Independent from Quebec -- total of 61 who have not answered. [There are ONLY 75 Members of Parliament in Quebec] Many thanks to the 6 Members of Parliament who have expressed SUPPORT re Motion M-160 (Jason Kenney on Sept. 20, 2000); Bill S-15 by Senator Lorna Milne, has had second reading; Bill C-484 by Murray Calder has had first reading; Bill C-312 by Mac Harb had first reading. Go to: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Choose OTHER SITES -- there is a great deal to read, including my own submission to the Expert Panel re Genetically Inherited Diseases. IF every family researcher wrote to his/her Member of Parliament, it would be great -- also implore John Manley to read the Report, received June 30, 2000 -- let's ask him what is the holdup!!! Any answers, let me know, please! With a possible election, it is time they made a commitment to YOU -- they want YOUR votes! French language answers <jeannine.ouellet@sympatico.ca> French language answers to <lucevic@nbnet.nb.ca> Both languages to me - <davidson3542@home.com> Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html ==== QUEBEC Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list, it is as easy as pie, just click on QUEBEC-L-request@rootsweb.com and write unsubscribe in textfield.

To Mrs. Davidson and Mr. Watts, As of this moment, these are my intentions unless I receive significant information for me to change my mind: M-160- YES C-484- YES S-15- YES If you have any questions concerning this, please do not hesitate to reply to this e-mail or contact my office at (613) 992-7774. Sincerely, Judy Sgro Member of Parliament York West (Ontario) http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm

Muriel: Have you seen or read the latest issue of the ARCHIVIST (the free mag from Archives Canada)? There are excellent articles in this issue of interviews with the Historian Archivists from the start to today's Ian A. WILSON - he states in part :- "Every generation is searching, asking different questions of the past,looking into the records for some kind of insight" No doubt every MP gets a free copy lets hope they will read this issue and understand why we want an open archives on the census. Frank McKerry mckerry@home.com ================================= Many thanks, Frank, for bringing this article to my attention. I do not receive the ARCHIVIST magazine -- will have to look into this. The article seems worthy of reproduction with credit, of course. I have copied in Gordon Watts who may know more about this. If it is FREE, you may be certain Members of Parliament will avail themselves of it -- IF he/she reads the article is another question. Muriel M. Davidson <davidson35422home.com>

Muriel, Just to let you know, I also sent an email to John Manley. I don't know if they - the politicians - realize the magnitude of this information. I am writing from the good old USA.Maybe, that will make a difference,and maybe it won't. I have ancestors in Canada to research. Anything on line is a bonus. Good luck! Betsy Baer <mimi@sunet.net> ------------------------------------------------- Hi Betsy:- On behalf of all members of the Canada Census Committee, my sincere thanks for writing to John Manley. I truly agree, I do not believe the politicians understand the vast amount of homegrown data they are keeping from us -- data that would assist many in finding lost relatives. Due to posting of numbers for both Ontario and Quebec stating many had not replied I have had many memos, plus several used this memo to try to unsubscribe. We also love PETITIONS -- the Non-Canada one, to be used by Senator Lorna Milne, as she has Bill S-15 -- my address is on the petition, either Word or WordPerfect:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Again, sincere thanks:- Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html [Check for Senator Lorna Milne] http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/

>>>>>>> The following may be translated and forwarded <<<<<<<< To all family historians, using the census records:- We are all hoping the various Bills before the Senate and House of Commons will be passed and the 1911 Canadian census records will be available for viewing in 2003. QUEBEC does not show a very good picture on the Member of Parliament Scoreboard, to be found at:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm The Scoreboard will be printed prior to a federal election -- we would like only two (2) colors: GOLD - YES and RED - NO. The September 1, 2000 Scoreboard totals were:- YES - 94 / NO - 8 / FENCES (Yes/No) - 56 and NO Reply - 143 - There are 56 sitting on little pieces of GREEN FENCE, signifying Yes/No (we do not know) including 1 Bloc Quebecois; 7 Liberal Members from Quebec - total of 8 Fence Sitters! - The BLUE ? means the elected Member of Parliament could not be bothered to answer his/her constituent or other. Of the total of 143, there are 19 Liberal Members, 40 Bloc Quebecois and 2 Independent from Quebec -- total of 61 who have not answered. [There are ONLY 75 Members of Parliament in Quebec] Many thanks to the 6 Members of Parliament who have expressed SUPPORT re Motion M-160 (Jason Kenney on Sept. 20, 2000); Bill S-15 by Senator Lorna Milne, has had second reading; Bill C-484 by Murray Calder has had first reading; Bill C-312 by Mac Harb had first reading. Go to: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Choose OTHER SITES -- there is a great deal to read, including my own submission to the Expert Panel re Genetically Inherited Diseases. IF every family researcher wrote to his/her Member of Parliament, it would be great -- also implore John Manley to read the Report, received June 30, 2000 -- let's ask him what is the holdup!!! Any answers, let me know, please! With a possible election, it is time they made a commitment to YOU -- they want YOUR votes! French language answers <jeannine.ouellet@sympatico.ca> French language answers to <lucevic@nbnet.nb.ca> Both languages to me - <davidson3542@home.com> Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html ==== QUEBEC Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list, it is as easy as pie, just click on QUEBEC-L-request@rootsweb.com and write unsubscribe in textfield.

To all: I just had a message re my former email address <farquhar@netcom.ca> This address was discarded in December, 1999 when I changed to the @Home internet service. I tried to keep part of the old address with the new server, but someone in British Columbia has it. If you use the "netcom" address, and get a message that "the mailbox is full -- try later", use the following <davidson3542@home.com> Should anyone have downloaded petitions prior to that date, please note the email address -- check the most recent downloads, please. Many thanks, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm

Hi Linda and to other Americans:- Gordon Watts deserves the credit for making it easy to send a message to a Member of Parliament <gordon_watts@telus.net> We, as Canadians, are very concerned about this matter -- the Report of the Expert Panel was given to John Manley June 30, 2000 -- to date we do not have one word of it. Gordon Watts has been in contact with Dr. Pamela White, as have others. Senator Lorna Milne loves PETITIONS, these may be sent to her office, or to my address for her. [Also view OTHER SITES at this URL] http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Petitions are downloadable in Word, WordPerfect -- address on them. Americans would choose the Non-Canadian one. If you know the area of your Canadian roots, be our guest -- tell the MP and how important it is to learn if your grandfather (or other) had siblings, ages, basic information. [I do not care how many bushels of wheat were grown or the money earned -- the dollar value is very different today]. The main one in Ontario to smother with letters is Hon. John Manley <Manley.J@parl.gc.ca> To send a letter by mail, address it to House of Commons, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Mr. Manley is responsible for census, appointed the Expert Panel. Mr. Watts may send you further information -- all assistance is appreciated. Senator Milne keeps the matter in the forefront by mentioning the petitions received - it is reported in Hansard, the daily journal. Hoping to hear from you, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> 25 Crestview Ave., Brampton, Ontario L6W 2R8 http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html ==================== Linda Hill wrote: > Hi Muriel, > I, too visited your web site and was impressed with how easy you made it > for Canadians to e-mail their representative. But I'm an American > researching my Canadian ancestors, and am also very concerned about this > situation. I did not know whom to e-mail on your list. Could you > address this on your web site, or to the Ontario list? Who is the > representative we should e-mail from the US? A link to his e-mail would > be nice, if you could do it, as you have for the others. Thanks so > much. > > Linda Hill > Cleveland, Ohio

Hi Patt Sorry, but this list is not for queries and/or lookups. It is set up as a forum for those concerned with obtaining access to Post 1901 Census records in Canada. I am sure that if anyone can answer your question they will respond privately. You might have better luck posting your query to the Ontario mail list. Subscribe to it by sending an email to Ontario-L-request@ rootsweb.com with only the word subscribe in the subject line and body of the message. I wish you luck in your search. Happy Hunting. Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: Patt Fornshell <ype1@webtv.net> To: <canada-census-campaign-l-request@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2000 12:11 PM Subject: Looking for great grandfather records > William Wallace Maghan 1871 census of either Sunnindale township or > Simcoe County Ontario shows he, his wife Margaret, and several sons. I > have heard through the grape vine a 1880 census also shows them there. > Can you help? >

All the following subjects deal with the Post-1901 Census Campaign: "The Myths of Census" by Gordon A. WATTS "Memorandun of Law" by Lois Sparling "Genetically Inherited Diseases" by Muriel M. Davidson Submission by Donald A. Nisbet Submission by Lyndall H. Winters Submission by Alberta Family History Society Submission by Ian E. Wilson, National Archivist Submission by Ivan Fellegi, Chief Statistician of Canada Submission by Bruce Phillips, Privacy Commissioner of Canada Submission by The Canadian Historical Association ---------------------------------------- To read any of the above, see what different ones had to say in the fight for the release of the post-1901 census, go to:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Scroll down to OTHER SITES -- click on it. The above AND MORE will be found there. Prepared for your convenience by Gordon Watts. Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com>

Copy of Letter sent to Peter Adams, MP:- Dear Peter, Just went into a web site that listed all MPs who responded to the question: "Would you, as an elected Member of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada, vote FOR or AGAINST a Bill supporting release to the Public, of Post 1901 Census Records, 92 years after they were recorded. ( 1911 census information available in 2003, 1921 in 2013 etc)" and saw your name, at the head of the list, indicating a yes response. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm I've had tremendous fun for the past ten or so years researching my various families across Canada, the US and countries abroad, and find the Canadian Census returns to be a great springboard upon which to begin my research (particularly the 1871 one which has all the schedules intact for most areas). Hopefully the 1911 census will be released with its files intact as well. Not only is the census a great research tool for genealogists, it can form a basis for lots of other studies. For example, I thoroughly enjoy comparing the agricultural returns of various areas in the 1800s, and in some of the census returns, one can determine the type of home in which the families recorded lived. The census returns are also used by the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada to assist people obtain their certification as direct descendants of their Loyalist ancestors. I'm currently the first vice president of our Kawartha Branch and am looking forward to becoming their president for a two year term in February. On a more personal note, thanks for coming and greeting our youngest daughter, Mary, this past summer when she was dancing at the opening of the walkway. It made Mary's day !!! Cheers from one of your former students at Trent, Bob McBride, Maple Grove Farms, R.R. # 1, Indian River, Ontario, Canada K0L 2B0 phone: 1-705-295-4556 e-mail: bob-mcbride@heydon.com

>>>>>>> The following may be translated and forwarded <<<<<<<< To all family historians, using the census records:- We are all hoping the various Bills before the Senate and House of Commons will be passed and the 1911 Canadian census records will be available for viewing in 2003. QUEBEC does not show a very good picture on the Member of Parliament Scoreboard, to be found at:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm The Scoreboard will be printed prior to a federal election -- we would like only two (2) colors: GOLD - YES and RED - NO. The September 1, 2000 Scoreboard totals were:- YES - 94 / NO - 8 / FENCES (Yes/No) - 56 and NO Reply - 143 - There are 56 sitting on little pieces of GREEN FENCE, signifying Yes/No (we do not know) including 1 Bloc Quebecois; 7 Liberal Members from Quebec - total of 8 Fence Sitters! - The BLUE ? means the elected Member of Parliament could not be bothered to answer his/her constituent or other. Of the total of 143, there are 19 Liberal Members, 40 Bloc Quebecois and 2 Independent from Quebec -- total of 61 who have not answered. [There are ONLY 75 Members of Parliament in Quebec] Many thanks to the 6 Members of Parliament who have expressed SUPPORT re Motion M-160 (Jason Kenney on Sept. 20, 2000); Bill S-15 by Senator Lorna Milne, has had second reading; Bill C-484 by Murray Calder has had first reading; Bill C-312 by Mac Harb had first reading. Go to: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Choose OTHER SITES -- there is a great deal to read, including my own submission to the Expert Panel re Genetically Inherited Diseases. IF every family researcher wrote to his/her Member of Parliament, it would be great -- also implore John Manley to read the Report, received June 30, 2000 -- let's ask him what is the holdup!!! Any answers, let me know, please! With a possible election, it is time they made a commitment to YOU -- they want YOUR votes! French language answers <jeannine.ouellet@sympatico.ca> French language answers to <lucevic@nbnet.nb.ca> Both languages to me - <davidson3542@home.com> Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html

To all:- I have sent several letters and e-mails to Jim Pankiw - NO REPLY. The residents of Saskatchewan must remember THEIR 1906 census should have been released in 1998 -- the first Canadian one! Should anyone receive a reply, please forward to me, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com Canada Census Committee http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm ------------------------------ Hi Muriel: Do you know anyone in JIM PANKIW's Humboldt Constituency (Sask.) who might follow up this matter? My prodding from the West Coast has been negative. Perhaps by posting this item, someone might pick it up? Mel R. Andress. -----Original Message----- From: Fraser Valley MP Chuck Strahl [mailto:mp@chuckstrahl.com] Sent: 09/01/ 2000 5:14 PM To: Melville R. Andress Subject: Re: RE:Alliance M.P.'s Deafening Silence. Greetings Melville, Thanks for your note. My office contacted Jim Pankiw's office and, as I suspected, the reason for not responding was geography. Because of the volume of correspondence in an MPs office, many Members make it a policy to respond only to constituents on political position matters, and refer case work to the appropriate MPs. I might suggest that the best way to solicit a response from MPs who have yet to contact you would be to have a local person contact them on behalf of your organization. Sincerely, Chuck Strahl, Fraser Valley MP ----- Original Message ----- From: Melville R. Andress <mandress@uniserve.com> To: Fraser Valley MP Chuck Strahl <mp@chuckstrahl.com> Cc: Muriel M Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2000 10:07 AM Subject: RE:Alliance M.P.'s Deafening Silence. Dear Chuck: Maybe one good turn deserves another? The purpose of this letter to you is to enlist your aid in promoting a response from M.P.'s like JIM PANKIW as their feeling in regard to support for the Post 1901 Census release Statistics to the Public. This gentleman is one of many members of your Party who ignore requests for their definitive stand on this important matter. Surely the time has long passed of a 'comfort zone' for fence sitters? I will wait for your reply. Sincerely, Mel R. Andress #110- 33110 Nelson Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C.V2S 2L5. > >

>>>>>>> The following may be forwarded <<<<<<<< To all family historians, using the census records:- We are all hoping the various Bills before the Senate and House of Commons will be passed and the 1911 Canadian census records will be available for viewing in 2003. ONTARIO does not show a very good picture on the Member of Parliament Scoreboard, to be found at:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm The Scoreboard will be printed prior to a federal election -- we would like only two (2) colors: GOLD - YES and RED - NO. - Of the 8 with RED X signifying NO, 3 (three) were Ontario Liberals - There are 56 sitting on little pieces of GREEN FENCE, signifying Yes/No (we do not know) including 24 Liberal Members from Ontario - The BLUE ? means the elected Member of Parliament could not be bothered to answer his/her constituent or other. Of the total of 143, there are 50 Liberal Members and 1 Independent from Ontario Many thanks to all the Members of Parliament who have expressed SUPPORT re Motion M-160 (Jason Kenney on Sept. 20, 2000); Bill S-15 by Senator Lorna Milne, has had second reading; Bill C-484 by Murray Calder has had first reading; Bill C-312 by Mac Harb had first reading. Go to: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Choose OTHER SITES -- there is a great deal to read, including my own submission to the Expert Panel re Genetically Inherited Diseases. IF every family researcher wrote to his/her Member of Parliament, it would be great -- also implore John Manley to read the Report, received June 30, 2000 -- let's ask him what is the holdup!!! Any answers, let me know, please! With a possible election, it is time they made a commitment to YOU! Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html

To Preston Manning, M.P.:- I just checked the Member of Parliament Scoreboard -- you are sitting on a very uncomfortable piece of GREEN FENCE. I had hoped you would change your mind and not "follow the crowd" with either BLUE ??? (no reply) or GREEN FENCE (YES or NO). Is there any hope YOU might change? The Scoreboard will be published in every province prior to a federal election -- the little old lady who does family history is one of your VOTERS, it will be regardless of province. By now you will likely know the Report of the Expert Panel was given to Liberal Member John Manley on June 30, 2000. To date we do not know WHY we, you and I, who contributed to the expenses involved re this report, are not allowed to view or know contents of the report. I was given to understand the Canadian Alliance Party was strongly in favor of census records release -- the many uncommitted answers proves otherwise! Imagine you were trying to put together a simple family history, from the period of 1881 as far as possible. You would be able to access 1891 and 1901 census records. From then on, you would have a big blank wall, thanks to the government. In Alberta, the first Canadian census of 1906 should have been released in 1998 -- the government intervened. Check http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census -- Go to OTHER SITES You will find submissions to the Expert Panel, including Genetically Inherited Diseases, submitted by myself with help from others. There is a great deal of information prepared for you and others -- one of our committee members reads Hansard. The various Bills have been listed -- just click on the number. Check http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm Click on Alberta -- admire your pretty little piece of fence, at present. Read THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts -- it covers all the truths that have been kept from OUR elected Members of Parliament. Also, MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lois Sparling for prairie provinces. With the possibility of a coming election, IF you wish to be re-elected, it might be wise to remember there are many family historians and we are the VOTERS -- to elect or not elect. It is a known fact any Member of Parliament might not be allowed to vote as they have stated and promised -- but must vote the way they are told, like little children. When we elect Members of Parliament, we HOPE for the elected MP, living on money from us, to vote for US -- not the Party! Looking forward for an early reply, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee Brampton Centre riding 25 Crestview Avenue Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 1-905-451-3542 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html >

To George Proud, M.P.:- One requirement of ALL Members of Parliament is that they should either write or direct a reply to all who write. All citizens of Canada become YOUR constituents on a very important question like census records release. I had hoped to hear from you prior to this, letting us know your views re census records release -- not end up with a BLUE ??? (no reply) Is there any hope YOU might answer? The Scoreboard will be published in every province prior to a federal election -- the little old lady who does family history is one of your VOTERS, regardless of province. By now you will likely know the Report of the Expert Panel was given to Liberal Member John Manley on June 30, 2000. To date we do not know WHY we, you and I, who contributed to the expenses involved re this report, are not allowed to view or know contents of the report. I find it disheartening to learn there are many Liberal Party Members who fail to reply with his/her personal viewpoints. Imagine you were trying to put together a simple family history, from the period of 1881 as far as possible. You would be able to access 1891 and 1901 census records. From then on, you would have a big blank wall, thanks to the government. In Manitoba, your 1906 first Canadian census was supposed to have been released in 1998 -- 92-years after taking of census. Check http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census -- Go to OTHER SITES You will find submissions to the Expert Panel, including Genetically Inherited Diseases, submitted by myself with help from others. There is a great deal of information prepared for you and others -- one of our committee members reads Hansard. The various Bills have been listed -- just click on the number. Check http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm Click on Prince Edward Island -- hope the BLUE ?? (no reply) is soon changed!! Read THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts -- it covers all the truths that have been kept from OUR elected Members of Parliament. With the possibility of a coming election, IF you wish to be re-elected, it might be wise to remember there are many family historians and we are the VOTERS -- to elect or not elect. It is a known fact any Member of Parliament might not be allowed to vote as they have stated and promised -- but must vote the way they are told, like little children. When we elect Members of Parliament, we HOPE for the elected MP, living on money from us, to vote for US - not the Party! Looking forward for an early reply, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee Brampton Centre riding 25 Crestview Avenue Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 1-905-451-3542 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html >