To all:- Many of us are searching for the one or more "missing pieces of our family puzzles" and wonder WHY we have to resort to politicians to hopefully obtain release of the post-1901 Canadian census records. Due to several who misinterpreted various legislation, we have had to rely on politicians presenting Bills, Motions in the Senate and House of Commons. We seemed to be gaining ground -- when the Nov. 27 election was called -- now we start petitions all over again. I spoke to Senator Lorna Milne and she told me she would be honoured to present any number of petitions from the British Home Children group. She remarked that she would give a history at the time of presentation, which would be written in Hansard for permanent record. It does not matter if you are Canadian or Non-Canadian -- either petition will do, both acceptable. However, only Canadians may sign the Canadian one -- either language -- Non-Canadians have their own petition in English only. If census is one way to locate your missing kin, Senator Milne is ready to assist as soon as Parliament re-convenes. She thanks all in advance for the signatures -- and at the same time, the House of Commons petition may be signed by Canadian people ONLY. Looking forward to receiving stacks of mail!!! Do not mark anything on the petition unless it states that -- I would prefer you to send a small note WITH the petition -- the scrutineers at Ottawa are too thorough!!! Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Canada Census Committee http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm [Petitions in PDF format]