I have subscribed to this list to try and help have the 1911 census released to those of us who want it. Us, being those Canadians looking for their families roots with whatever means available. The 1911 census will be invaluable to me, as it is the only one where my father's family in Canada will all be found. Up to now, I have been one of the "lurkers" - trying to get the lay of the land -it seems to me that we will never achieve the goals first put forward by the Census Committee because the "divide and conquer" saying is in full swing. All of us have political opinions and opinions on the leaders of various countries in the world. All of us are aware of what is going on in the world today. All of us read newspapers and all of us WANT THE CENSUS. So, can we please get back to the real reason for this list - fighting for release of the 1911 census and beyond for those of us now and in the future who want, or will want access to them? I enjoy a good debate on the woes of the political scene in Canada and the World - but there is a time and a place - across the kitchen table always works for me. Let's leave this list for what it was intended - Getting unrestricted access to the Census takings from 1911 on. Shirley

A lot of us Americans are also awaiting the release of the 1911 to trace our Canadian families. Patricia Corney, BHCD Quakertown, PA USA [email protected] Email scanned in and out by Norton 2003 ----- Original Message ----- From: Shirley Heaton To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 3:32 PM Subject: [CCC] The release of the 1911 Canadian Census I have subscribed to this list to try and help have the 1911 census released to those of us who want it. Us, being those Canadians looking for their families roots with whatever means available. The 1911 census will be invaluable to me, as it is the only one where my father's family in Canada will all be found. Up to now, I have been one of the "lurkers" - trying to get the lay of the land -it seems to me that we will never achieve the goals first put forward by the Census Committee because the "divide and conquer" saying is in full swing. All of us have political opinions and opinions on the leaders of various countries in the world. All of us are aware of what is going on in the world today. All of us read newspapers and all of us WANT THE CENSUS. So, can we please get back to the real reason for this list - fighting for release of the 1911 census and beyond for those of us now and in the future who want, or will want access to them? I enjoy a good debate on the woes of the political scene in Canada and the World - but there is a time and a place - across the kitchen table always works for me. Let's leave this list for what it was intended - Getting unrestricted access to the Census takings from 1911 on. Shirley ==== CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN Mailing List ==== Read Gordon A. Watts' column on Post 1901 Census issues at http://globalgazette.net