----- Original Message ----- From: Michael L. MacDonald To: bob brown Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 5:18 PM Subject: Re: Releasing the 1911 Census Hello Mr. Brown. As a long time researcher and genealogist, I strongly support the release of the 1911 census figures and will fight to get them released. Like you, I have always been frustrated by our inability to get access to them. Thank you for writing me on this item of mutual interest. Sincerely, Mike MacDonald, Conservative candidate, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour ----- Original Message ----- From: bob brown To: mike@dartmouthcoleharbour.ca Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 1:40 PM Subject: Releasing the 1911 Census Subject: How do you stand on the release of the Post 1901 Historic Federal Census? Before I commit myself on the June 28th ballot, I will be basing my vote on the response to this important question. (No reply will result in a no vote for the Liberal Party). I would like to know: "What is your stand, as a party and an individual, on the release of the Post 1901 Canadian Census to the National Archivist?" For over 5 years, many of us have been waging a long & hard battle to have the Censuses released after the 92 years mandate but Stats Canada want to destroy them. This is part of Canadian history and some bright lights in Ottawa want to destroy it. Many of us want to be able to carry on our research whether it is to trace "inherited diseases" within our families, British Home Children trying to find their families, or genealogical research, AND it is all important to us. Please respond as this will help influence how I vote. Robert Brown Dartmouth, N S 1-902-462-5907 email: roblen@3web.net