Mr. Bell: When I arrived home this evening, there was a very positive personal message from you in Ottawa left on my answsering machine. You stated that you support the release of the 92-year old Census. Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to reply to my letter and emails with this support. As an amateur genealogist, I know you understand how important it is to preserve these historical records. Maybe one day soon, I will be able to trace my father's family back to England so I can find out what branch my sister's rare inherited degenerative bone disease has been passed down. I believe you mentioned on your message that you were asked to sit on the Finance Committee. It sounds like an important position so my congratulations too. You will beable to monitor our progress on this site: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index6.htm You can also go to this same site and download petitions (House of Commons & Senate) if you wish to support this with a signature. Good Luck and thanks again for your support. Adele Turner 1947 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H4 ajturner@shaw.ca 604 987-5137 PS One day when you are in town, I will drop by and introduce myself to personally give you my thanks.