Posting may be forwarded To all:- Today, while watching the OPRAH show about times gone by, many interesting facts were televised about slavery years ago, selected volunteer families living today as people lived 400 years ago. It was a great show and made me think how important is the televised data or the printed word. We must remember that not all people are "computerized", but like myself, enjoy reading newspapers. The editorial page and the cartoons are great -- not biased -- but often reflect the thoughts of the majority of a community. Letters to the Editor might be the best way to educate the readers during the period before Parliament begins in October. There is a great deal of information which may be copied at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/ The site is in both English and French -- this will be your choice. [Always give credit if a name appears, please] The following site is in provinces, and on every newspaper there should be "Contact" or "Letters to the Editor" Canadian Newspapers http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/canada.htm The letter may be as long as you desire -- editors are known to shorten items to save space in the newspaper. You must give YOUR complete address or the item will not be printed -- however, you may request your address not be used -- privacy laws!! Your phone number should be given - not for publication -- and mailed Letters to the Editor should have a written signature. We desire petitions for Senate, House of Commons and Non-Resident with downloadable petitions available from the site above. However, this poses a problem if the reader does not have a computer!! Should any person willing to write to his or her newspaper, try reading the printed letters to learn the approved style -- newspapers are different! The first paragraphs should contain the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY, WHERE, and HOW -- always give the main subjects in the first two or three paragraphs -- subjects could be:- 1. Non-restrictive release of the 1911 and later Canadian census records 2. Petitions for release of 1911 and later census records 3. Letters to elected Members of Parliament in Canada -- their view http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index6.htm 4. Letters to appointed Senators http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Senscore1.htm Please contact either Gordon or myself if you desire help -- privately!!! I would enjoy reading any Letter to the Editor which has been sent. Let's spread the news of the non-release of the 1911 census records!! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm