Greetings All. As the end of summer is approaching we hope that everyone has had a good holiday, and if travelling, they have returned home safely. While over the summer many have slowed down activities related to regaining public access to Historic Census records, it is time now to think about getting back in gear. Parliament resumes sitting at 11:00 AM Monday 15 September 2003. It would be nice to see our MPs welcomed back by a group of genealogists and historians carrying placards seeking release of Historic Census records and either amendments to, or defeat of Bill S-13. This is not something that I can organize from British Columbia but perhaps it is something that could be set up by some of the genealogical groups in and around Ottawa. Such a demonstration need not be lengthy - perhaps four hours from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It should be held as close to the front entrance of the main Parliament Building as possible. Media scrums normally take place in the Parliament Building at noon so there should be a number of media reporters present at that time. Someone knowledgeable about the Census issue should be present and be prepared to act as a spokesperson. Media sources should be contacted in advance to advise the demonstration is taking place and what it is about. Perhaps a few supportive MPs might be persuaded to join the demonstration for a short time. Any takers? Is there anyone out there willing to organize such an activity? Is anyone from the Ontario Genealogy Society or other groups in and around Ottawa reading this? If someone is willing to have a go at this let me know and I will do what I can to put people in touch with each other. Happy Hunting Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census en francais http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm