15 August 2000 The Honourable John Manley, PC, MP, Minister for Industry House of Commons, Parliament Buildings OTTAWA, Ontario, K1A 0A6 Dear Mr. Manley. As one of the many individuals with Canadian ancestors who are actively pursuing the avocation of genealogy, I have been awaiting release to the Public of the Report of the Expert Panel on Access to Historic Census. This report, originally due 31 May 2000, is still on your desk. Mr. Manley, this Report is of vital interest to those of us that seek our ancestry, our heritage. Public access to Historic Census for purposes of genealogical research, is allowed under Regulations attached to the Privacy Act. Without this access, millions of people will be unable to determine their family origins. I respectfully request, Sir, that you view the Report of the Expert Panel on Access to Historic Census and allow its release to the Public. Thank you. Sincerely, Christine A. Heschelman-Vaccaro Weston, FL, USA <MagsOWags1@aol.com>