To all Non-Canadians with Canadian roots:- Very possibly my posting last evening asking for CANADIANS to get busy may have sounded as if Non-Canadian help is not needed or wanted. I do not understand how the Parliamentary system works (quite complex), but I have been assured petitions must be ratio proportions -- for example, X number of Canadian petitions will permit so many Non-Canadian ones to be presented. This evening I received two queries about letters, and I have replied. Also, after talking to Gordon Watts, he suggested letters may be sent to the Hon. Brian Tobin, Minister of Industry and also Stats-Can (he will be forwarding the address to me). We have FREE postage to MPs in Canada -- so if your letter is sent to me, by e-mail <davidson3542@home.com> I will add the proper salutory addresses for you, then print and send. YOUR part:- YOU must send your complete address, and as I will be including your e-mail address, you may receive a Confirmation of Receipt re your letter. Before I print your letter, a copy will be posted to sender. Yes, petitions are still needed -- but possibly a letter might tell more, for example:- - Lack of tourist dollars when doing genealogy searches - Decrease of tourist interest Get the idea? Many parts of Canada strive on the tourist income, and I feel certain the Government of Canada would not wish this to happen. Will be looking forward to your letters -- remember, complete address Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue Brampton, Ontario L6W 2R8 Canada 1-905-451-3542