| Name: | Mrs Judi Longfield |
| Political Party: | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Constituency: | Whitby--Ajax |
| Province: | Ontario |
| Telephone: | (613) 992-6344 |
| Fax: | (613) 992-8350 |
| Email: | Longfield.J@parl.gc.ca |
| Address: | House of Commons, Ottawa K1A OA6 |
| Consituency Address: | 965 Dundas St West Whitby, Ontario L1P 1G8 |
05/06/2003 - email from MP Judy Longfield to Muriel M. Davidson
To: "'Muriel M. Davidson'" Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 9:56 AM Subject: RE: Post-1901 Census:- OPEN DEBATE and AMENDMENTS Needed for Bill S-13 YES! -----Original Message----- From: Muriel M. Davidson [mailto:muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca] Sent: May 5, 2003 10:11 PM To: Longfield.J@parl.gc.ca Subject: Post-1901 Census:- OPEN DEBATE and AMENDMENTS Needed for Bill S-13 To Ms. Judi Longfield, MP:- The government bill, S-13, sponsored by Senator Lorna Milne is finishing the Third Reading, followed by the voting process. Following this, the contentious bill "to release census records" will be presented in the House of Commons. In the past, you have supported other census bills and motions, and this is the first time we are asking for support of Bill S-13. We, as Canada Census Committee members, do not agree with all the conditions outlined by the government -- see below. We sincerely hope you read all the information available, as Bill S-13 imposes undesirable conditions and restrictions on access! http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Score3.htm#ONT The latest column by Gordon Watts is in the Global Gazette http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazce/gazce9.htm The column covers all the problems, plus restrictions. An extract of debate in the Senate for one day is at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Sen70.htm en français http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Sen70_f.htm Canada Census Committee members are requesting Members of Parliament to accept AMENDMENTS, vote in favour of these to get rid of the following restrictions inserted in this government bill:- 1. Removal of Clause 8 -- the supposed "informed consent" clause. If total removal of Clause 8 is not acceptable in the House of Commons, we hope the OPT-OUT provision will be passed. With the restrictions, a census form with NO mark would be regarded as NEGATIVE -- information never to be released. 2. Removal of all restrictions or conditions for access for at least the 1911 and 1916 census -- hopefully for all census records. 3. Removal of the "twenty-year" period during which only partial or "tombstone" information may be disclosed -- also the need to commit to an "undertaking" regarding the partial disclosure. The amendments, if passed, would make the 1911, 1916 and later census records without restrictions, same as for 1901 and 1906. Looking forward to a positive 2003 reply -- only one word needed, which is YES. You or your assistant may reply by e-mail. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 905-451-3542 04/19/2001 - email from MP Judi Longfield to Muriel M. Davidson. From: "Longfield, Judi - M.P." To: "'Muriel M. Davidson'" Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 12:07 PM Subject: RE: Hoping for your support again Dear Ms. Davidson, Thank you for your e-mail concerning an amendment to the Statistics Act which would allow the release of all Canadian censuses after 1901 for 92 years. I agree that the census records contain valuable information that should be preserved and made accessible to the public. Researching a family history is an exciting activity and I can see how the census records would be of great use to you. I will definitely support Senator Milne's efforts to help you gain timely access. Yours truly, Judi Longfield M.P. Whitby-Ajax 04/17/2001 - email from MP Judi Longfield to Muriel M. Davidson. From: "Longfield, Judi - M.P." To: "'Muriel M. Davidson'" Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 6:46 AM Subject: RE: Happy Easter Wishes Yes, both bills have my support. Yours truly, Judi Longfield M.P. Whitby-Ajax -----Original Message----- From: Muriel M. Davidson [mailto:davidson3542@home.com] Sent: April 15, 2001 12:51 AM To: Longfield, Judi - M.P. Subject: Happy Easter Wishes NOTE:- A simple e-mail YES will do -- with your name! Dear Ms. Judi Longfield:- I checked the Canada Census Member of Parliament Scoreboard at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Score3.htm I notice the last memo posted was to me in 06/21/2000, it was prior to this last Session of Parliament and before the Nov. 27 election. Your GOLD tick shines brightly -- we are hoping for your continued support re Senator Lorna Milne's Bill S-12 and Mr. Murray Calder's C-312, identical in wording. Senator Milne's passed Second Reading and Mr. Calder has recently had First Reading. Looking for your continued support, Muriel M. Davidson Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 06/12/2000 - email from MP Judi Longfield to Muriel M. Davidson.
I am quite frankly surprised that there is still a ? beside my name. I have responded to almost 100 constituents on this issue. I have told them that I am in agreement with the idea of releasing the post 1901 census records to the national archives. Judi Longfield
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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