Hi Lori-Ann I do not personally object to the Canada History Centre and while some things about it could possibly become a minor money maker, i.e. souvenirs etc. that is not what I am responding to. Insofar as Census is concerned, during personal conversations with National Archivist Ian Wilson he has assured me that it is his intent to make further Census records online without cost to those accessing them. In addition to the online access, Census records would continue to be available through libraries etc. in the same manner as they are today. On the online Canadian Genealogy Centre, there may be charges for some things, i.e. third party publications etc. but the bulk of the online information will be free of charge. Happy Hunting. Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 9:10 PM Subject: [CCC] Re: Post 1901 Census - Opening of Canada History Centre Hi Gordon and Muriel, Well I must say that this certainly stinks! All the while that they have pushed Senator Milne aside and given grief to many over this issue for the Census, They decide to come out with a Canada History Centre. Sounds like a money maker to me. What odds that you will be able to access the previous Census Material at a dollar's moment yet, the fight for release has been on for so long now. My thoughts are that someone told them that they could make mega bucks on Genealogy and so now, why certainly, it just could fit in with the laws, rights and respect of those that built our Country to what it is today. I am sorry for such a harsh opinon however, this is the first thing that comes to my mind. Since joining this Site and fight for Release of Census Material, never once has this new Canada History Centre come to light. They are working on the side lines and yup, I am ticked here. Better go before I get myself in do-do.... :o) Lori-Ann

Hi Gordon, I guess after seeing what I have online and charges for accessing information, it holds tough with me? I do see your point of view however, I say that the Government shall find a way to make money out of this somehow especially knowing that Genealogy is the second highest interest online. Just the same, I do hope that they stand behind what you have relayed to me and ensure that it shall be accessed without fees. Thanks for all of your efforts Gordon. You are to be commended yet once again my friend. Lori-Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon A. Watts" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 1:04 AM Subject: Re: [CCC] Re: Post 1901 Census - Opening of Canada History Centre > Hi Lori-Ann > > I do not personally object to the Canada History Centre and while some > things about it could possibly become a minor money maker, i.e. > souvenirs etc. that is not what I am responding to. > > Insofar as Census is concerned, during personal conversations with > National Archivist Ian Wilson he has assured me that it is his intent to > make further Census records online without cost to those accessing them. > In addition to the online access, Census records would continue to be > available through libraries etc. in the same manner as they are today. > On the online Canadian Genealogy Centre, there may be charges for some > things, i.e. third party publications etc. but the bulk of the online > information will be free of charge. > > Happy Hunting. > > Gordon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 9:10 PM > Subject: [CCC] Re: Post 1901 Census - Opening of Canada History Centre > > > Hi Gordon and Muriel, > Well I must say that this certainly stinks! > All the while that they have pushed Senator Milne aside and given grief > to many over this issue for the Census, They decide to come out with a > Canada History Centre. > Sounds like a money maker to me. What odds that you will be able to > access the previous Census Material at a dollar's moment yet, the fight > for release has been on for so long now. > My thoughts are that someone told them that they could make mega bucks > on Genealogy and so now, why certainly, it just could fit in with the > laws, rights and respect of those that built our Country to what it is > today. > I am sorry for such a harsh opinon however, this is the first thing that > comes to my mind. > Since joining this Site and fight for Release of Census Material, never > once has this new Canada History Centre come to light. They are working > on the side lines and yup, I am ticked here. > Better go before I get myself in do-do.... :o) > Lori-Ann > > > >