| Name: | Mrs. Claudette Bradshaw |
| Political Party: | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Constituency: | Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe |
| Province: | New Brunswick |
| Telephone: | (613) 992-8072 |
| Fax: | (613) 992-8083 |
| Email: | Bradshaw.C@parl.gc.ca |
| Address: | House of Commons, Ottawa K1A OA6 |
| Constituency Address: | 961 Mountain St Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 2S4 |
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09/04/2003 - email from Gerry Fullerton to Gordon A. Watts protesting the gold tick of support awarded to MP Claudette Bradshaw. Because of other similar protests, and the fact that Ms. Bradshaw has not definitively stated her personal support for access to Historical Census records, she is once again shown as having made a non-committal response. From: "gerry" Mr. Gordon A. Watts Sir: Further to your email in regards to the standing of the Members of Parliament scoreboard as of September 2, 2003 pertaining to the Post 1901 census project. Once again I have checked the scoreboard and found that MP Claudette Bradshaw is being shown as a supporter of the Post 1901. This Is NOT Correct. You will note in the 5th paragraph of her email addressed to Vicki Moorhead, 11 July 2002 that she gave the politician answer when asked to support the release of the census, " Continue hearing the views of Canadians before any decision is made." Time does fly, that was a year ago and no one that I know of have been asked for their opinion. I as well as others have been attempting to obtain Ms. Bradshaw's support (My emails to Ms Bradshaw 14 August 2000 and 29 September 2001) but as of date I have not received a negative or positive respond in regards to my concern and that is the release of the census. Therefore, I would appreciate if MP Ms. Bradshaw was placed once again straddling the fence. G. Fullerton
To: Elizabeth Blinkhorn Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 3:39 PM Subject: Access to 1906 Historical Census Records Dear Ms. Blinkhorn, Further to your recent e-mail regarding access to historical census records, I am pleased to inform you that the 1906 cencus records are now available for genealogical and historical reseach. These records are accessible from the National Archives of Canada under the same conditions as earlier census records. The 1906 census records are from a special Census that was conducted in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. While this census collected only basic information such as name, address, age, sex, marital status and origin, it documented an important time in the history of Western Canada. The 1906 census records were not previously released as you may know because of a lack of clarity in the legislation under which that census was taken. Following extensive review of the issue, the Government has decided to release this special 1906 census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The immediate release of these records is timely because it makes them available for research prior to the start of the centennial celebrations that will be taking place in Alberta and Saskatchewan in 2005. For future releases of census records, the Government has determined that there is a need to clarify the Statistics Act. As a result, the Government will propose legislation to provide clarity and resolve this issue, and to allow access to subsequent census records while balancing concerns for the protection of personal information. For your information, I have attached a copy of the press release from Ministers Copps and Rock with information about the release of the 1906 census records and how to access them. I would like to thank you for taking the time to write to me on this matter and wish you the best of luck in your future genealogical research. Yours truly, Claudette Bradshaw, M.P. Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe 01/27/2003 -- email from MP Claudette Bradshaw to Gordon A. Watts. While Ms. Bradshaw does not specifically state her support for the proposed legislation, it is expected that since it will be a government Bill, and she is a member of the Federal Cabinet, her vote will be supportive.
To: Gordon A. Watts Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 1:31 PM Subject: Access to 1906 Historical Census Records Dear Mr. Watts: Further to your recent e-mail regarding access to historical census records, I am pleased to inform you that the 1906 cencus records are now available for genealogical and historical reseach. These records are accessible from the National Archives of Canada under the same conditions as earlier census records. The 1906 census records are from a special Census that was conducted in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. While this census collected only basic information such as name, address, age, sex, marital status and origin, it documented an important time in the history of Western Canada. The 1906 census records were not previously released as you may know because of a lack of clarity in the legislation under which that census was taken. Following extensive review of the issue, the Government has decided to release this special 1906 census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The immediate release of these records is timely because it makes them available for research prior to the start of the centennial celebrations that will be taking place in Alberta and Saskatchewan in 2005. For future releases of census records, the Government has determined that there is a need to clarify the Statistics Act. As a result, the Government will propose legislation to provide clarity and resolve this issue, and to allow access to subsequent census records while balancing concerns for the protection of personal information. For your information, I have attached a copy of the press release from Ministers Copps and Rock with information about the release of the 1906 census records and how to access them. I would like to thank you for taking the time to write to me on this matter and wish you the best of luck in your future genealogical research. Yours truly, Claudette Bradshaw, M.P. Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe 10/07/2002 - email to MP Claudette Bradshaw from Gordon A. Watts.
To: MP Bradshaw, Claudette Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 11:44 AM Subject: Post 1901 Census legislation Dear Ms. Bradshaw At long last there has been a public acknowledgement by the Government of Canada that they have an interest in the concerns of Canadians, and others, that seek continuing access to Post-1901 Census records. That acknowledgement took the form of inclusion of a statement in an address of the Hon. Don Boudria, Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. The address was made to the Newsmakers Breakfast at the National Press Club, 3 October 2002. It was titled "The Government's Fall Legislative Program". On page four of Mr. Boudria's notes for that address, he states: "Other legislation will also be introduced respecting: The release of 92-year old census records for historical research purposes - which responds to recommendations and work done by parliamentarians in the House and Senate such as MP Calder and Senator Milne;" This acknowledgement of our concerns, on behalf of the government, is welcome news. It does not yet mean, however, that continued public access of Historic Census records has been approved and those records are now available to access for purposes of research. The proposed legislation has not yet been brought down, and it remains to be seen if, when it is brought down, it meets the needs and expectations of those seeking access. Senator Lorna Milne continues to work with the Hon. Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, to ensure that the end result does meet those needs and expectations. I remind you that what we seek is exactly the same unrestricted access to records after 1901 that is currently available for those records up to and including 1901. I currently show you on the MPs Scoreboard of the Post 1901 Census Project website (at the URL following my signature) as "sitting on the fence". You have been given this position by virtue of the fact that you have yet to give a definitive response stating your support, or otherwise, for public access to Historic Census records, 92 years after collection. (Or, at least, that I have seen no such response.) In view of the fact that the Government has now stated it's intention to introduce legislation that will hopefully address our concerns, will you now give a definitive response stating your supportive position for such legislation? I am not one of your constituents, but in writing to you I believe that I speak on behalf of a great many others who are your constituents. As such, I hope that you will afford me the courtesy of a response to this message. In responding to my message with a supportive answer to my question, so that it might be posted to your correspondence log, you would likely save yourself a great many similar requests by others. Thank you for taking the time to read my message, and for responding thereto. Have a great day! Sincerely Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 1455 Delia Drive Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2V9 09/04/2002 - email to MP Claudette Bradshaw from Dawn Cruickshank.
To: Bradshaw.C@parl.gc.ca Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 8:20 PM Subject: Canada Census Committee Dear Hon. Mrs. Claudette Bradshaw: First of all, I know the House of Commons is not yet in session, but many family researchers keep hoping for the day the 1906 and 1911 census records will be released. The 1906 one should have been released in 1998, the 1911 is supposed to be released in 2003 – if the 92-year waiting period is followed. The Toronto Star recently did an excellent interview: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/1906census.html Senator Lorna Milne of Brampton, ON has presented Bill S-12, which is slowly winding its way towards a vote in the House of Commons. The wording of the bill is the same as the one by Murray Calder, which was declared non-votable by a committee. We sincerely hope that you will lend your support to this important issue as many search for lost family members. Please contact Muriel Davidson, our co-chair, or myself, at the correspondence addresses below, if you have any questions or comments. We would love to hear from you. Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely, Dawn Cruickshank Saint John, New Brunswick Canada Census Committee 08/29/2002 - email from MP Claudette Bradshaw to Vicki Moorhead.
To: 'Michippewa@aol.com' Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 5:33 AM Subject: RE: census release Dear Ms. Moorhead: Thank you for your e-mails expressing your support for the release of the post-1901 census records. I apologize for the delay in replying. This is an issue that is inspiring many varying opinions across many sectors of society. As such, it requires much reflection and consultation. There have been two pieces of legislation seeking the release of the 1911 census. First, Bill C-312, introduced by Mr. Murray Calder, M.P., was deemed not votable by the Sub-Committee on Private Members’ Business, in November 2001. However, Bill S-12 introduced by Senator Lorna Milne, is identical to Bill C-312 and is currently moving through the Senate. Both have received strong support from genealogists and historical researchers across Canada and abroad. While census records up to 1901 have been available to researchers, records from the 1906 census onwards are not being made available because of Statistics Canada's interpretation of current legislation. Further, Statistics Canada has engaged the polling company Environics to organize town hall meetings and focus groups across Canada to gather public opinion on the release of historic census records. Due to these concerns, and a desire to make a decision that is both consistent with government precedent, principled, and taking into account the very legitimate desire of many to derive information from historical census records, I am fully supportive of the decision of the Minister of Industry to continue hearing the views of Canadians before any decision is made. Yours truly, Claudette Bradshaw, P.C., M.P. Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe -----Original Message----- From: Michippewa@aol.com [mailto:Michippewa@aol.com] Sent: August 29, 2002 7:50 AM To: Bradshaw.C@parl.gc.ca Subject: census release Hello I am writing to you again and in hopes that you are for the 1901 and 1911 census release. Thank you Vicki Moorhead 07/11/2002 - email from MP Claudette Bradshaw to Vicki Moorhead.
To: 'Vicki Moorhead' Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 2:41 PM Subject: RE: census Dear Vicki Moorhead, Thank you for your e-mail expressing your support for the release of the post-1901 census records. This is an issue that is inspiring many varying opinions across many sectors of society. As such, it requires much reflection and consultation. There have been two pieces of legislation seeking the release of the 1911 census. First, Bill C-312, introduced by Mr. Murray Calder, M.P., was deemed not votable by the Sub-Committee on Private Members’ Business, in November 2001. However, Bill S-12 introduced by Senator Lorna Milne, is identical to Bill C-312 and is currently moving through the Senate. Both have received strong support from genealogists and historical researchers across Canada and abroad. While census records up to 1901 have been available to researchers, records from the 1906 census onwards are not being made available because of Statistics Canada's interpretation of current legislation. Further, Statistics Canada has engaged the polling company Environics to organize town hall meetings and focus groups across Canada to gather public opinion on the release of historic census records. Due to these concerns, and a desire to make a decision that is both consistent with government precedent, principled, and taking into account the very legitimate desire of many to derive information from historical census records, I am fully supportive of the decision of the Minister of Industry to continue hearing the views of Canadians before any decision is made. I value your opinion and have forwarded a copy of your correspondence to the Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, so that he too may benefit from your views. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further concerns. Yours truly, Claudette Bradshaw, P.C., M.P. Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe -----Original Message----- From: Vicki Moorhead Sent: June 21, 2002 10:01 AM To: Bradshaw.C@parl.gc.ca Subject: census Dear Mrs. Bradshaw: I am sending this email in regards to the Bill S-12 and am asking you to please reconsider the release of the 1906/1911 census. Our past is our history. Thank you Vicki 02/28/2002 - email to MP Claudette Bradshaw from Debby Warren.
To: Bradshaw.C@parl.gc.ca Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 4:35 AM Subject: Census Claudette, This is my third e-mail to you regarding the Census issue. To date I have not received a response, I would ask you to please indicate your stand on the following question: "Would you, as an elected Member of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada, vote FOR or AGAINST a Bill supporting release to the Public, of Post 1901 Census Records, 92 years after they were recorded. (1911 census information available in 2003, 1921 in 2013 etc)" Debby Warren Riverview NB 09/29/2001 - email to MP Claudette Bradshaw from Gerry Fullerton.
To: Claudette Bradshaw, MP: Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2001 4:51 PM Subject: 1901 Census Marlene Foulem Policy Advisor Attn: Claudette Bradshaw Further to my email submitted on the 14 August 2000 in regards to the release to the Public the Post 1901 census records. As a year has passed since sending my request and not receiving a reply and from the posting of Global Gazette you are still undecided. I have once again taken the liberty to ask you as an elected Member of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada, if you will vote FOR or AGAINST a Bill supporting the release to the Public of the 1901 Census Records. A reply would be appreciated. Gerry Fullerton cc: Gordon A. Watts, Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee cc: Editor, Times & Transcript. 08/14/2000 - email to office of MP Claudette Bradshaw from Gerry Fullerton.
Policy Advisor To Claudette Bradshaw Ms. Foulem I noticed an email sent to Honorable Claudette Bradshaw on April 30, 1999 in regards to the release to the public the Post 1901 Census Records from The Global Gazette, Ms. Helen Callaway and your reply of 23 August 1999 whereby you stated that the information was brought to the attention of Minister Claudette Bradshaw. A year has since passed and from the posting of Global Gazette it states Claudette Bradshaw is still undecided. When can we expect a reply? An early reply would be appreciated. Gerry Fullerton a resident of her, Honorable Claudette Bradshaw's constituency, Riverview, N.B.
On behalf of the Honourable Claudette Bradshaw, I wish to thank you for your letter of June 15, 1999, concerning the release to the public of the Post 1901 Census Records. I apologize for the delay in responding. Please be assured that your letter was brought to the attention of Minister Bradshaw and that the web site posted to record MP's responses to this particular issue has been noted. Thank you once again for writing. Sincerely, <Signature> Marlene Foulem Policy Advisor
A web site has been posted at http://globalgenealogy.com/census to record MP's responses, so that those who are interested, will know the position that their elected representative has (or has not expressed) on the issue. Also included on the web site, is a correspondence log for each Member of Parliament, which will contain responses to this e-mail plus any other correspondence from the MP. The Question: "Would you, as an elected Member of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada, vote FOR or AGAINST a Bill supporting release to the Public, of Post 1901 Census Records, 92 years after they were recorded. ( 1911 census information available in 2003, 1921 in 2013 etc)" If you would like to expand on your position, your entire response will be posted to your individual correspondence log. The Post 1901 Census web site is sponsored by Global Genealogy & History Bookstore. A vast number of e-mails and calls from subscribers and web site visitors, clearly demonstrates that this issue is extremely important to them. Many readers have expressed that their current MP's position on this issue will weigh heavily in their decision process during the next election. |
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