----- Original Message ----- From: "Elley, Reed - M.P." <Elley.R@parl.gc.ca> To: "'Frank McKERRY'" <mckerry@home.com> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 6:31 AM Subject: RE: 1901 census release Dear Mr. McKerry: Thank you for your letter of June 9, 2000 regarding public access to records from the 1911 Census. Since I also have an interest in genealogy, I recognize that public access to these records is very important to those who conduct research. I have passed on my concerns as well as those of other constituents to the Minister Responsible for Statistics Canada, the Hon. John Manley. It is hoped that the Minister will respond to the public out-cry and introduce adequate legislation to permit the release of these census records to the National Archives for public access. On November 12, 1999, Mr. Manley, announced in a press release, the creation of an Expert Panel on Access to Historical Census Records. The Mandate of this Panel was to study all the implications of releasing historical census records and to report to the Minister by May 31, 2000. At this time, the report is being translated and printed and I was informed by the Minister's office that it would be released at the end of this month. I am looking forward to reading their findings and recommendations. I can assure you that, as the Official Opposition, we will keep abreast of the situation and we will also keep the Minister very aware of what Canadians think in this instance. Again, thank you for writing. Sincerely, Reed Elley, MP -----Original Message----- From: Frank McKERRY [mailto:mckerry@home.com] Sent: Friday, June 09, 2000 12:07 AM To: Elley.R@parl.gc.ca Subject: 1901 census release It is noted that you are undecided on how to vote on this bill. Many of your constituents want this bill passed and urge you to vote yes. This information is very important to those wishing to trace their family roots and create a family tree. Please vote yes