Hi from Down Home:- Here are the URL's most of them link together . http://www.webwombat.com.au/intercom/newsprs/Canada.htm http://www.webwombat.com.au/intercom/newsprs/index.htm http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Media/newspapers.html later time to eat <G>. Gary (Vaughn). ================ To all, especially George Newbury:- Our friend, Gary Vaughn died suddenly at Easter -- but I know he would be pleased to have the URLs given above passed to all census fighters and family researchers. The newspapers are kept up-to-date -- online versions. The Hill News at Ottawa is one to really hit!! Listers may have better contacts in their "real" newspapers, as I do in Brampton -- by all means USE ANY CONTACT you can find to get a Letter to the Editor printed. Remember, you will have to give full name, address and a phone number for verification -- BUT you may stipulate "Name Withheld" and only the newspaper will know your identity. Above all, your address and phone number will not be printed -- only name. Need help? Let me know!!! I will be posting my Letter to the Editor to my local Brampton Guardian -- where I was employed a long time ago as a women's editor. When you open the URL, bookmark it -- not just the single paper. Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com>

> Check the URL given below -- the following paragraph is an > excerpt: > "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, where a > person has been dead for more than 20 years, the information is no > longer considered to be personal and could be disclosed". Hi Folks, Did I miss something here? To which clause of the Privacy Act does the above exerpt refer? I thought that our whole problem stemmed from the government claiming that the Privacy Act superceded the Statistics Act where it applies to diclosure of personal information. If the above exerpt is correct in its reference, would that not mean that the government is mistaken as to which Act has precedence? Or is census information specifically covered by other clauses? Gordon, did you find this clause in your exhaustive research? Mary Anne Bohaker Halifax, NS (confused now, but hopeful) ----------------- FindersKeepers Specializing in Nova Scotia Books, History & Genealogy in or out of print. Email: finders@knotwork.com URL: COMING SOON!

-----Original Message----- From: Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> To: CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: August 19, 2000 11:33 PM Subject: [CCC-L] SIX Manitoba MPs who Need Mail/E-mails!! >To all in Manitoba:- > >It has been found that Members of Parliament generally respond to their >constituents -- >Dr. Rey Pagtakhan - MP <Pagtakhan.R@parl.gc.ca> ><pagtakhan@canadianalliance.ca Dr. Pagtakhan has not responded to any of my messages - I have sent 3. But then, I"m not surprised. Several years ago, I nominated a lady from our area for an award for volunteeer work. Several people in our community were nominated. Dr. Pagtakhan did not see fit to present an award to them in front of their peers, as at an afternoon tea, which could have been held at a school or community club. He thought that it was indeed an honor for them to have him come to their home, unannounced, and hand over the medal. This is exactly what happened. Some were in the middle of supper, some had guests over, a few were outside, doing some work. When I questioned him about it, he said it should have been honor enough for them to receive the medallion. I suggested that he could still have a reception for them at the local library, or school, or community club, he didn't think that was necessary. He still thinks the way they were taught in his homeland. Unfortunately, the biggest percentage of people in his riding are from his homeland, and he will never be voted out, unless people get really upset with the Liberals. When I wrote to him via E-mail, I pointed out to him, that as a constituent, he was responsible to me and the rest of the people in his riding to vote on this issue as we instruct him to vote, he never answered my mail. I have written mail to both local papers, the Winnipeg Free Press and the Winnipeg Sun, have not received a reply from them, and have not seen anything about the Census Campaign in either paper. How can we make people aware if the Newspapers can't be bothered?

Hi Mary Ann I am afraid that you have things reversed re: superceding of Privacy Act over Statistics Act. The federal Privacy Act contains a clause that allows release of "personal" identifiable information on an individual twenty years following their death. The Act deems that information about an individual who has been dead for more than 20 years ceases to be personal information protected by the Privacy Act. It is this clause that allows the information from the National Registration File of 1940, and other records to be made available. Regulations attached to the Privacy Act state that information from Census may be transferred to the National Archives 92 years after collection, SUBJECT TO any other statute that inhibits that transfer. Once transferred to the National Archives, and being under the control of the National Archivist, these records may be made available for research. The specific Regulation states: "6. Personal information that has been transferred to the control of the Public Archives by a government institution for archival or historical purposes may be disclosed to any person or body for research or statistical purposes where (a) the information is of such a nature that disclosure would not constitute an unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual to whom the information relates; (b) the disclosure is in accordance with paragraph 8(2)(j) or (k) of the Act; (c) 110 years have elapsed following the birth of the individual to whom the information relates; or (d) in cases where the information was obtained through the taking of a census or survey, 92 years have elapsed following the census or survey containing the information." Statistics Canada takes the position that the Statistics Acts override the Privacy Act and state that they are legally prohibited from transferring control of Historic Census to the National Archives. They base their position on a series of legal opinions solicited from the Department of Justice in the early to mid 1980s. These legal opinions, in my view, are basically flawed as they all considered only one clause of 1906 Instructions to Census Officers and Enumerators that dealt with contemporary Secrecy, while ignoring other clauses in these same instructions that indicated that Census had value as a historical record, would be placed in the "Archives of the Dominion" (now the National Archives) and would be available for future research. If, as the 1905/1906 Statute states, these instructions had the "force of law", then ALL clauses of those instructions have that same "force". Statistics Canada and the Department of Justice cannot pick and choose the ones they want to have the "force of law" and ignore the others. It should be pointed out that these "legal opinions" are just that -- opinions. They have not been tested in a court of law and therefore are not "law". Therefore, contrary to Statistics Canada's statement that transfer of Historic Census to the control of the National Archivist is "expressly prohibited by law", their decision not to transfer these records is in fact a "policy decision" of that department. Hope that this clears up any confusion you might have had regarding this. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. WATTS gordon_watts@telus.net Port Coquitlam, BC ICQ # 9183352 Keep up to date on Post 1901 Census information at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census and http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html Download and circulate Post 1901 Census Petitions now from http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Anne Bohaker" <ariana@knotwork.com> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, 20 August, 2000 8:14 AM Subject: Re: [CCC-L] 1940 National Registration File (Canadian) > Check the URL given below -- the following paragraph is an > excerpt: > "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, where a > person has been dead for more than 20 years, the information is no > longer considered to be personal and could be disclosed". Hi Folks, Did I miss something here? To which clause of the Privacy Act does the above exerpt refer? I thought that our whole problem stemmed from the government claiming that the Privacy Act superceded the Statistics Act where it applies to diclosure of personal information. If the above exerpt is correct in its reference, would that not mean that the government is mistaken as to which Act has precedence? Or is census information specifically covered by other clauses? Gordon, did you find this clause in your exhaustive research? Mary Anne Bohaker Halifax, NS (confused now, but hopeful) ----------------- FindersKeepers Specializing in Nova Scotia Books, History & Genealogy in or out of print. Email: finders@knotwork.com URL: COMING SOON!

Check the URL given below -- the following paragraph is an excerpt: "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, where a person has been dead for more than 20 years, the information is no longer considered to be personal and could be disclosed". ====================================== Received from Mike & Ginger Jalonen <mike-ginger@home.com> on the CAN-SASKATCHEWAN-L@rootsweb.com list:- In response to the many e-mails of interest in the National Registration File, I would like to provide my experiences with the folks from Statistics Canada. First, here is the URL http://www.tbaytel.net/bmartin/natreg.htm It will answer most of the questions you have. The cost is $48.15 per file ($45 + GST). Everyone in Canada over the age of 16, both male and female, was "supposed to" have registered. As someone else on this list mentioned, there were some who simply did not file the information. The lead time of approximately two weeks is a fallacy. I mailed my request on June 16th and finally received a response on August 11th. They found nothing on either of the two individuals I was inquiring about. The good news is that they returned my cheque! I personally spoke to Mr. Paul Johnson, and he told me that this registration was done by a mail in form. It seems strange to me that with a country full of immigrants, many who could not read or write (in any language), the government would rely on the population to complete their own form and mail it in. Since the military were in charge of collecting the information, some records were apparently tossed away as the individuals were considered to be "not of use to the military". However, other records were kept for no apparent reason. The result is that it is not a complete file that was turned over to Statistics Canada. The only way to know if your kin's file is there, is to pay your money and request the information. I am certain for those who find the form properly completed, it would be a genealogical treasure. I wish you all better luck than I had. Ginger, Vernon, BC

To all in QUEBEC:- When one looks at the Member of Parliament Scoreboard for the province of Quebec, it looks like mainly ONE color was known -- BLUE -- meaning the MPs did not reply to correspondence. It has been found that Members of Parliament generally respond to their constituents -- although on a matter as important as the Canadian census release -- and the non-report of the Expert Panel -- Members of Parliament have a duty to reply to all Canadians!!! They represent ALL of US -- not just a few in their home riding!!! Some of the Members of Parliament Scoreboard have answered YES, meaning they SUPPORT release of Post-1901 Canadian census records. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm The scoreboard will be published BEFORE a federal election!!!! Read THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts and MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lois Sparling, Alberta barrister (written for the prairie provinces) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html All members of Parliament received THE MYTHS OF CENSUS in April, 2000. Census activity includes PETITIONS -- both to House of Commons and Senate: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Addresses are on petitions, both Word and WordPerfect. Also, we have both English and French language petitions. Senator Lorna Milne has had second reading of her Bill S-15, Murray Calder had first reading of a duplicate Bill C-484. Jason Kenney of Alberta, has third hour of debate and vote on his Motion M-160 Sept. 20, 2000. Letters are need to above -- if YOUR Member of Parliament has a BLUE ?, visit the riding office! He or she should answer re SUPPORT!!! Hon. John Manley, PC, MP received the report of the Expert Panel June 30, 2000 -- His address is given here: House of Commons, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 FREE postage when mailed in Canada -- use large envelopes so your letter is not missed. Any answers -- please let us know -- Gordon Watts is scoreboard keeper! French language answers -- <jeannine.ouellet@sympatico.ca> English language answers may be sent to me, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee

To all in Manitoba:- It has been found that Members of Parliament generally respond to their constituents -- although on a matter as important as the Canadian census release -- and the non-report of the Expert Panel -- Members of Parliament have a duty to reply to ALL Canadians!!! They represent ALL of US -- not just a few in their home riding!!! SIX who need reminders are:- Hon. Lloyd Axworthy - MP -Liberal Member <Axworthy.L@parl.gc.ca> [I am still waiting for an expected letter!!] Hon. Ronald Duhamel - MP - Liberal - <Duhamel.R@parl.gc.ca> Reg Alcock - MP - Liberal <Alcock.R@parl.gc.ca> Howard Hilstrom - MP <Hilstrom.H@parl.gc.ca><hilstrom@canadianalliance.ca> Jake Hoeppner - MP <Hoeppner.J@parl.gc.ca><hoeppner@canadianalliance.ca> Dr. Rey Pagtakhan - MP <Pagtakhan.R@parl.gc.ca> <pagtakhan@canadianalliance.ca> All others on Members of Parliament Scoreboard have answered YES, meaning they SUPPORT release of Post-1901 Canadian census records. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm The scoreboard will be published BEFORE a federal election!!!! Read THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts and MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lois Sparling, Alberta barrister (written for the prairie provinces) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html All members of Parliament received THE MYTHS OF CENSUS in April, 2000. Census activity includes PETITIONS -- both to House of Commons and Senate: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Addresses are on petitions, both Word and WordPerfect. Senator Lorna Milne has had second reading of her Bill S-15, Murray Calder had first reading of a duplicate Bill C-484. Jason Kenney of Alberta, very active in the Canadian Alliance Party, has third hour of debate and vote on his Motion M-160 Sept. 20, 2000. Letters are need to above -- if YOUR Member of Parliament, visit the riding office! Hon. John Manley, PC, MP received the report of the Expert Panel June 30, 2000 -- His address is the same as those listed above: House of Commons, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 FREE postage when mailed in Canada -- use large envelopes so your letter is not missed. Nova Scotia's scoreboard is almost all GOLD -- two are ruining the GOLDEN look -- will MANITOBA get ahead of Nova Scotia?????? Any answers -- please let us know -- Gordon Watts is scoreboard keeper! Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee NOTE:- The above may be forwarded -- we need all the available help!

To all interested in Home Children: The following was posted by Barbara McGrath <mcgrath@roadrunner.nf.net> on NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com list. I have checked both URLs -- no problems! I am adding several others on the same subject:- <http://www.kawartha.net/~jleonard/musehome.htm> <http://ist.waterloo.ca/~marj/genealogy/children/laurie.html> <http://des1.waterloo.ca/rmarj/genealogy/homeadd.html> <http://www.ingeneas.com/main.html> <http://pier21.ns.ca/> Questions? Contact David Lorente <lorente@renc.igs.net> Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Barbara McGrath wrote: > Hi All: > This was sent to me from another list I am on and after reading all the > information I am forwarding it to all of those who may be interested in > checking these sites out. > > Prepare for a real eye opener in relationship to searching for ancestors. > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/%7Ebritishhomechildren/ > http://www.nottscc.gov.uk/child_migrants/HELP/contact.htm > > Barbara > > Barbara McGrath, Coordinator > Newfoundland Grand Banks - Hr. Main District > http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Hr_Main/index.html > http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/ > > Also try this URL for information on researching in Newfoundland > http://www/chebutco.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Research/research_idx.html

Hi Gord & Muriel, Todays Toronto Daily Star reports a major Cabinet shuffle as early as the first day after Labour Day. John Manley is mentioned as one of those that could be changing posts. If he doesn't release the report before then, then I can see a further delay in the report being released. I wonder if he has asked for a change so he doesn't have to deal with this? Regards Wayne Cook http://www.waynecook.com (A History Television Approved Site) and your Host for the Simcoe County Genweb page at http://www.waynecook.com/simcoe.shtml Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada 1. Historic Plaques of Ontario 583 Plaques online, part of the Historic Plaques of the World Project, Provincial & State Hosts neededl 2. The Canadian Query Boards at http://www.waynecook.com/bulletin.html

Greetings All. My thanks to Wayne Cook for bringing to our attention the Toronto Star report of a pending Cabinet Shuffle. FYI the following email has just been sent to John Manley, currently Industry Minister. Happy Hunting. Gordon =========================== 19 August 2000 The Honourable John Manley, PC, MP, Minister for Industry House of Commons, Parliament Buildings OTTAWA, Ontario, K1A 0A6 Dear Mr. Manley. The Toronto Star of 19 August 2000 headlined an article reporting the possibility of a Cabinet shuffle as early as the day following Labour Day. Among the positions listed, of those who could be moved, was your own name as Industry Minister. Mr. Manley, the possibility of you no longer being Industry Minister increases dramatically the urgency of the release to the Public of the Report of the Expert Panel on Historic Census. On behalf of the many thousands of Canadian citizens who, without access to Post 1901 Census records, may never be able to determine their ancestral origins, I again urge the immediate release of this report. Do not throw away the time and use of Public funds spent in the commission of this report by having it die with your removal as Industry Minister. Your immediate and personal response is respectfully requested. Thank you. Sincerely Gordon A. WATTS gordon_watts@telus.net Canada Census Committee =========================== Gordon A. WATTS gordon_watts@telus.net Port Coquitlam, BC Keep up to date on Post 1901 Census information at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census and http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html Download and circulate Post 1901 Census Petitions now from http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm This posting has been sent to Alberta-L, British-Columbia-L, Can-British-Columbia-L, Census-Chat-L, Colchester, Lunen-Links-L, Nova-Scotia-L, Ontario-L, PictouRoots, Roots-L, Watts-L, and Wiltshire-EMI-L mail lists. Permission to forward without notification is granted.

To all in Saskatchewan:- It has been found that Members of Parliament generally respond to their constituents -- although on a matter as important as the Canadian census release -- and the non-report of theExpert Panel -- Members of Parliament have a duty to reply to all Canadians!!! They represent ALL of US -- not just a few in their home riding!!! FIVE who need reminders are:- Hon. Ralph Goodale - MP ---- Liberal Member <Goodale.R@parl.gc.ca> Allan Kerpan - MP <Kerpan.A@parl.gc.ca> <kerpan@canadianalliance.ca> Derrek Konrad - MP <Konrad.D@parl.gc.ca><konrad@canadianalliance.ca> Lee Morrison - MP <Morrison.L@parl.gc.ca><morrison@canadianalliance.ca> Jim Pankiw - MP <Pankiw.J@parl.gc.ca><pankiw@canadianalliance.ca> All others on Members of Parliament Scoreboard have answered YES, meaning they SUPPORT release of Post-1901 Canadian census records. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm The scoreboard will be published BEFORE a federal election!!!! Read THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts and MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lois Sparling, Alberta barrister (written for the prairie provinces) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html All members of Parliament received THE MYTHS OF CENSUS in April, 2000. Census activity includes PETITIONS -- both to House of Commons and Senate: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Addresses are on petitions, both Word and WordPerfect. Senator Lorna Milne has had second reading of her Bill S-15, Murray Calder had first reading of a duplicate Bill C-484. Jason Kenney of Alberta, very active in the Canadian Alliance Party, has third hour of debate and vote on his Motion M-160 Sept. 20, 2000. Letters are need to above -- if YOUR Member of Parliament, visit the riding office! Hon. John Manley, PC, MP received the report of the Expert Panel June 30, 2000 -- His address is the same as those listed above: House of Commons, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 FREE postage when mailed in Canada -- use large envelopes so your letter is not missed. Nova Scotia's scoreboard is almost all GOLD -- two are ruining the GOLDEN look -- will SASKATCHEWAN get ahead of Nova Scotia?????? Any answers -- please let us know -- Gordon Watts is scoreboard keeper!1 Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee

Query and reply re CAN-SASKATCHEWAN-L@rootsweb.com list. Viola Seward wrote: Hi Listers, do we have to live in Canada to write to the man every one talks about with the say over the census? Thanx. Viola. ================= Hi Viola and all listers of CAN-SASKATCHEWAN:- The answer is: VERY DEFINITELY NOT!!!!!!! I am presuming you mean The Hon. John Manley, PC, MP, Minister of Industry -- the one who appointed the Expert Panel -- who gave him the report on June 30, 2000!!!!! [We have yet to read it!] E-mail: Hon. John Manley - MP <Manley.J@parl.gc.ca><Manley.J@ic.gc.ca> Mail: The Hon. John Manley, PC, MP / Minister of Industry / House of Commons / Parliament Buildings / Ottawa, Ontario / K1A 0A6 FREE postage if mailed in Canada. Both Canadians and Non-Canadians with roots in Canada (we are not asking if they have) are invited to write to him. Gordon Watts has been dealing with this part of the census campaign, but he is not subscribed to this list. However, you will likely receive a very clear, concise answer -- which may be posted! I receive all PETITIONS for the Senate, where Senator Lorna Milne has her Bill S-15, it has had second reading, is now in committee. Murray Calder has a duplicate Bill C-484, has only had first reading. Jason Kenney of Alberta has Motion M-160 for third hour of debate and vote Sept. 20. Of importance to the three prairie provinces is the fact the 1906 Canadian census SHOULD have been released in 1998 -- except the politicians decided otherwise. Check MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lois Sparling, Alberta barrister at the following site:- http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html Also at the same site is THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts - printable. Check: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm There are a number of GOLD ticks for Saskatchewan, others need prodding. Imagine the 49th Parallel has disappeared -- although we have different governments, we all have the same interests and desires....one desire is the release of the post-1901 Canadian census records to National Archives for all of us to view (1911 in 2003 -- unless the 92-year period of time is changed as many hope). Please keep in touch -- ask either Gordon Watts or myself any questions, we will find the answers -- <gordon_watts@telus.net> Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee NOTE:- The invitation to write to Mr. Manley may be forwarded!! Viola Seward wrote: > Hi Listers, do we have to live in Canada to write to the man every one talks > about with the say over the census? > Thanx. > Viola. > > >

http://www.herald.ns.ca/cgi-bin/home/displaystory?2000/08/18+193.raw+NovaScotia ================= To all descendants of Home Children:- The article was in today's online issue of The Halifax Herald. I have become very interested in Home Children, and would suggest a search for PIER 21 Pier 21 is where children would have arrived in Halifax, back of the railway station and hotel, at the south end of Halifax. David J. A. Lorente lives in Renfrew, Ontario, descendant of a home child, and willing to assist anyone <lorente@renc.igs.net> I have at least four web sites and will send these if anyone cannot find what they are searching. Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com>

Many thanks, Joyce, for sending the following. Prior to May 1, 2000, a number of us submitted "Genetically Inherited Diseases" to the Expert Panel -- all contributors had either the inherited diseases or were professors. In my submission, I included a recommendation the Expert Panel put forth their recommendation to add a question to the 2001 census, asking if there were genetically inherited diseases in the family. To date, no report has been given -- we do not know if this has been even looked at, with a view to future health. With a number of diseases in my personal family, I have always felt if we know the odds, we can lick them! Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> ------------------------------------- Joyce Gathright wrote: <echojoiz@ii.ca> > Came accross this.....yet another reason to release genealogical material on > the census.. > > BYU RESEARCHER CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR BLOODLINES > See http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,195006815,00.html? > <a href="http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,195006815,00.html?">Link</a> > > BYU microbiology professor Scott Woodward has launched an ambitious study > to compile a database of 100,000 blood samples, all with correlating > family histories up to four generations. This study will likely yield > important information about factors influencing genetic change. "We are a > walking, living, breathing record of our ancestors," said Woodward. > > note.......has been sent so it can be sent on to the powers that be... > > Not necesarily for blood tess...but to show that there are many reasons > for ancestral research... physical, social, biological. and even the > emotional and spiritual need to know ourselves through our roots and history > and biographys of our fore fathers!.. > > Canadians have a proud heritage of Loyalists and Settlers and immigrants > that have built this country for we who live here now.. Its heartwarming > to see the Nova scotia roots...in so so so many names and companies etc.. > acrross the land. > > I for one.. believe there are our fore bearers rooting for us to find and > acknowledge them..... finally!!! they gave so much under difficult > circumstances... Its the least we can do.... to honour our 'parents'.... > > just a thot..... > > BYU RESEARCHER CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR BLOODLINES > See http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,195006815,00.html? > <a href="http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,195006815,00.html?">Link</a> > > BYU microbiology professor Scott Woodward has launched an ambitious study > to compile a database of 100,000 blood samples, all with correlating > family histories up to four generations. This study will likely yield > important information about factors influencing genetic change. "We are a > walking, living, breathing record of our ancestors," said Woodward. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Muriel M. Davidson" <davidson3542@home.com> > To: <NOVA-SCOTIA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 6:01 PM > Subject: [NS-L] What Is The Most Long-Awaited Item?????? >

Good Morning - The following appears quite progressive - while we need to fight for access to our post 1901 census. Cheers, Stella U.S. Fed Census between the years 1790 and 1920 http://www.myfamilyinc.com/pressroom/censusannounced.htm

Letter from Nicole LeBrun with many thanks! I do not live in Canada and therefore have no representative.However, my roots remain where my ancestors rest, and decisions to seal genealogical information is, to me, illogical and harmful to each of us. Sealing censuses would result in causing a break between current generations and the generations of pioneers who have lived in Quebec. There are, to me, two most important reasons to have this information available. Knowing family lines and the relationships allows closer family ties with a greater number of individuals both in Quebec, in the other Provinces and in the United States since so many Canadians have moved South - as well as the forced emigration of the Acadians. You are deciding to disallow them access to their roots as well. I firmly believe that sealing census and genealogical records is in truth, stealing the heritage of each and all citizens. It is our ancestors and our rights to know them. There are sound scientific reasons as well and genetic research make it imperative that this information be spread rather than hidden. As an example : there is diabetes in my family - if genealogical lines (census and others) are hidden, it becomes possible to contract an union within the same group and enhance the possibility of causing even more occurrences even though diabetes is caused by a recessive gene. That is true for any other congenital illness as well. What do I tell my son: "find a wife of another nationality or even another race but stay away from Canadians"? This is the Aryan doctrine in reverse! Another reason, and maybe the very best is the pride I now feel in having been born a Canadian and a descendant of some of those pioneers. With each name I add to my family tree, this pride has grown. I have inherited my genes from my ancestors. They are part of me. It is my right to be able to get to know them. JE ME SOUVIENS. Sincerely, Nicole LeBrun ============================= Many thanks, Nicole!!!!! Non-Canadians with Canadian roots may help in one way -- PETITIONS. I accept these for a friend, Senator Lorna Milne, who has Bill C-15 following second reading and in committee. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm These are downloadable and printable -- Word or WordPerfect. My address is on the petition! Honestly, there is nothing to stop any Non-Canadian expressing his/her feelings to any Member of Parliament -- if answered, please forward answer to me for the MPs Scoreboard: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm Looking forward to hearing from many! Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> 25 Crestview Avenue Brampton, Ontario L6W 2R8 Canada NOTE:- At the right side of the Scoreboard, Gordon Watts has left a convenient place to send a message.....have fun!!!!

To Mr. Stockwell Day:- <day@canadianalliance.ca> Many of us, from coast to coast, were tuned to the final numbers during both voting sessions, as you were voted in as the new leader of the Canadian Alliance Party of Canada. We sincerely hope it brings democracy and a freedom to vote in the House of Commons -- WHEN you become Prime Minister -- the freedom is now denied our elected Members of Parliament. Possibly you are aware many of us are family researchers, sincerely hoping for legislation to be changed to allow the 1906 (prairie provinces) and the 1911 Canadian census records to be released to National Archives. Following a 92-year period, unless changed, family researchers would be able to search the census records in 2003. One of your stalwarts, Jason Kenney, MP, has a Motion (M-160) for third hour of debate and voting on Sept. 20, 2000. Jason and many others of your Canadian Alliance Party could tell you a great deal about the FIGHT we are waging against the Liberal government, Statistics Canada and others. To make it easier and without a great many words, here are several URLs:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm [As MPs agree to SUPPORT, he/she receives a Gold tick] http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html [All MPs received copies of THE MYTHS OF CENSUS from Gordon Watts, printable -- with CD available by request] MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Alberta barriaster Lois Sparling, deals with census problems of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba -- these provinces have NEVER had a Canadian census released -- the 1906 should have been released in 1998. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Petitions and much, much more. We also have our own list: CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com Many Canadians and Non-Canadians with Canadian roots belong to this list, with Gordon Watts as listowner. Also, at present Mr. Murray Calder, MP has had first reading of Bill C-484 in the House of Commons, Senator Lorna Milne has had second reading of a duplicate bill, S-15, in the Senate -- now in committee. We ask you sincerely, Will you SUPPORT the release of Post-1901 Canadian Census Records? Sincerely hope your answer is a positive ONE, Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Brampton Centre riding, Ontario Canadian Census Committee member 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, Ontario L6W 2R8 1-905-451-3542

To all:- The subject line really does not need an answer -- it is the overdue report of the Expert Panel, received by the Hon. John Manley, PC, MP, on June 30th, 2000 -- we have yet to learn if he has read it. Mr. Manley desires lots and lots of letters -- his office needs to be re-papered -- so let's supply him with sufficient letters -- all black on white! Addresses:- Hon. John Manley - MP <Manley.J@parl.gc.ca> Hon. John Manley - MP <Manley.J@ic.gc.ca> Snail mail:- The Hon. John Manley, PC, MP / Minister of Industry, House of Commons, / Parliament Buildings, / Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 [For those who do not know -- PC stands for Privy Counsel] When you are typing an e-mail, please include your full address, including e-mail address AND PRINT ONE COPY to be sent by mail -- FREE postage. Make certain the envelope is large enough -- even if 10 x 12 -- FREE!! By doing this, the envelope will not be overlooked! One Member of Parliament PHONED me today (I prefer e-mails or letters) and he will be meeting with Mr. Manley tomorrow. He asked me WHAT researchers were hoping for on the census records for their research. I told him what I wanted -- plain family facts -- and he agreed there should be no problem with that. I will give an example:- District --( Summerville Centre, Queens Co., Nova Scotia) Family Name / Name of Person / Sex / Marital Status / Relationship /D.O.B./ Religion (for extra research)/Place of Birth/Origin/Occupation/ >From the above, I will learn my family name was FARQUHAR, grandfather was William H. Farquhar / Male / Married / Head (of household)/Nov 7, 1853/ Anglican/Place of birth -- was Nova Scotia/Origin - Scottish / Farmer & Fisherman My grandmother (hopefully) would have her maiden name in brackets: (Ford) Ida / Female / Married / Wife / Anglican / May1, 1862/Nova Scotia / Origin is English / occupation is teacher [Anglican was generally written as C. of E.] Following this would be my Aunt Mabel, Uncle William, my father Gordon, plus gr.grandmother Isabella (McIntosh) What the 1911 census would not state is that two uncles, Cecil and Roland died between the 1901 and 1911 census records. Sincerely hope all agree with me!! We do not need any financial listings -- compare the dollar value today to that of 1911!! Check: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm Check the standing of YOUR Member of Parliament or copy him/her anyway. Many have sent copies of letters being forwarded -- let's give him bags of mail -- we want the Expert Panel report!!!!! Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canadian Census Committee 25 Crestview Ave., Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 1-905-451-3542

Dear List Is anyone else on this list in Mr. Manning's riding (Calgary West)? Time to organize a visit to him. Lois Sparling Calgary, Alberta

Many thanks for this Jacqui. I had been expecting something about this but thought it would be a further extension of Bruce Phillips' term. Perhaps the kitchen has gotten too warm and he decided he did not want another extension. In reality though, there may be regulatory considerations that prevent a further extension of his term. I have included the news release in my next column which is due on Friday. Happy Hunting. Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: "jacquies mail" <jacnex@home.com> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, 15 August, 2000 9:32 PM Subject: [CCC-L] New Privacy Commissioner Hi Everyone, It occured to me that our 'beloved' Mr. Bruce Phillips is set to retire from the Privacy Commissioner office. I did a search and at www.newswire.ca/government/federal do a search of privacy and you will find the news release that has George Radwanski as our interm Commissioner until Parliment sits and they appoint a new guy. I look at it this way when a new pernament commissioner is appointed he or she can't be any worse than Phillips. Things just might be looking up. Jacquie Nex jacnex@home.com