To Debbie Anderson:- Although you live in Dayton, Ohio, researching a gt-grandfather in Quebec, you have every right to be involved and know about this stout-hearted group of volunteers, trying to get the 1911 and later census records released. I have copied in a few of the names, and will try to put these in order. I became concerned when I read an article written by Lyndall Winters back in 1996 or so. How could I help? The thought kept going around in my mind. Senator Lorna Milne, also a personal friend, called me in March, 1999 -- a couple memos on two lists in Nova Scotia and the committee was formed!! [Although I live in Ontario, the two "home" lists kept me up-to-date] Global Genealogy set up a scoreboard of all Members of Parliament, and they have certain ratings: GOLD tick for YES; RED X for NO; No Answer - ?? http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index6.htm Find the province you desire, click on that -- then click on the MP's name, and you will see any correspondence to and from the Member. Gordon Watts looks after all the online Global Genealogy lists, plus he has added extras of his own: http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census Petitions have been signed by people, with Canadian roots, from all parts of the world -- only Canadian ones in House of Commons, Senator Milne receives both Canadian and Non-Canadian Senate Petitions. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm (Two languages) Genealogy and census go hand-in-hand, so Bryan Keddy and I formed the future COAST-TO-COAST-TO-COAST Canadian genealogy site on July 1, 1999: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html At present, due to the government's lack of census release, there are a number of links relating to census -- but also sites from across Canada. The French language and I parted company a number of years ago, so now we have Christine Joudrey, a native of Quebec, who translates. There is also a very special list, one where "most anything" can be said, but no flames and no census lookups -- genetically inherited diseases and Home Children have been prominent subjects:- CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com We post ALL letters from Members of Parliament (please, Mr. Clark). Gordon Watts is listowner -- all interested in census may belong. What do I do? I like sending memos to politicians, have written hard copy mail to all -- but many DO NOT REPLY. Newspapers have heard from me, and this posting is a sample of former newspaper skills. Often, I have memos to send out -- Doug Joudrey approves these before posting -- just to check if suitable -- we all work together. Lyndall Winters is our source of advice, with thanks, Lyn!! Believe it or not, there are about 25 of us, including my 12 special members. [Senator Milne's husband has promised a backyard barbecue here in our city of Brampton, Ontario when we win the census battle!!] By now, Uncle Fred might be sorry he welcomed any census postings -- but as I am new to this list -- and many seem to be new to our census problem -- I felt it a correct time to cover over 1 1/2 years of committee history. Any reader may ask a question -- we will always answer. Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> Brampton, Ontario cc: Gordon Watts <gordon_watts@telus.net> Lyndall Winters <lyngene@cyberus.ca> Doug Joudrey <doug.joudrey@home.com> Christine Joudrey <cjjoud@bserv.com> Canada Census Committee Members