To all:- With the new census petitions for release of the 1911 census records, desired by many, some may have queries about the Privacy Act. The following speech has been forwarded by Jeff Paul, policy advisor in Senator Lorna Milne's office. It is printable and only three pages. For new petitons to download, go to http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/ Petitions may be double-sided and we would appreciate a note from the person or group sending same. At present there is not any census bill -- but we are getting prepared -- just in case. ========== This is a must read for all who are interested in the release of historic census records. It is one of the first speeches made by the Privacy Commissioner since her appointment at the beginning of the year. http://www.privcom.gc.ca/speech/2004/sp-d_040401_e.asp Jeff Paul Policy Advisor Office of the Hon. Lorna Milne ========= Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee