| Name: | Mr. Scott Reid |
| Political Party: | Conservative |
| Constituency: | Lanark--Carleton |
| Province: | Ontario |
| Telephone: | (613) 947-2277 |
| Fax: | (613) 947-2278 |
| Reid.S@parl.gc.ca or scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca |
| Website | http://www.lanark-carleton.ca |
| Address: | House of Commons, Ottawa K1A OA6 |
| Constituency Address: | 6 Lake Avenue Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 1L2 |
10/01/2002 - letter from MP Scott Reid to Patricia Sears. This letter takes away the Red X of opposition and awards him a gold tick of support.
Patricia Sears Kanata, Ontario Dear Mrs. Sears Thank you for your e-mail of September 23, 2002 regarding the release of census records. Please find a copy of the e-mail enclosed for ease of reference. In your correspondence, you ask me to reconsider my position on releasing the post-1901 census records. You state that "this is an issue of vital importance to me, as my family's historian." I realize the important role that census records play for people such as yourself who are researching their family histories. I support, as do my colleagues in the Canadian Alliance parliamentary caucus, the preservation of census records and the subsequent transfer of these records to the National Archives for public release. We believe that keeping the records confidential for the historical 92-year period is an adequate length of time, and that this is generally consistent with the practice in Britain and the United States where records are kept confidential for 100 and 72 years respectively. Thank you for taking the time contact me, Sincerely, Scott Reid, MP Lanark-Carleton 09/19/2002 - email to MP Scott Reid from Frank McKerry.
To: Scott Reid, MP Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 2:31 PM Subject: Post 1901 Census Bill Mr. R. Cullen, M.P.: It is noted that you are opposed to the release of the Post 1901 Census. This of course is your own private privilege. But when you vote in the House you are supposed to represent your constituents, not your personal views, Have you asked your constituents if this is what they want you to do for them ? I hardly think that you have taken the time, as I know there are hundreds of families in your riding seeking the release of the post 1901 census so they can complete their family trees and bring closure to the lost ties of their families. If your vote was to kill the passing of the release of the Census you would be letting down these people who elected you, and you swore to representtheir best interests in the House. Are you willing to do this - let down your constituents ? Granted, I am not one of your voters, but my family roots are in the Etobicoke North area, of which I am having trouble gaining the required family History to complete my family tree. Please re-consider you opposition to this Bill and vote YES, you can also ask Archives Canada to block your family information too. Respectfully M. Frank McKERRY, C.D. Vernon, B.C. mckerry@shaw.ca 09/04/2002 email from office of MP Scott Reid to Muriel M. Davidson.
To: Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 10:49 AM Subject: RE: We Hope You May Have Changed Your Mind Dear Ms. Davidson: Thank you for sending Scott your email on September 3rd, 2002, regarding census records. I will be sure to bring your comments to Scott's attention. Best regards, Michael Firth Senior Constituency Advisor to: Scott Reid, MP - Lanark-Carleton scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca http://www.lanark-carleton.ca ----------------------oOo---------------------- Scott Reid, MP Lanark-Carleton Parliament Hill Office: 440 C Centre Block, House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0A6 Parliament Hill Phone: (613) 947-2277 Parliament Hill Fax (613) 947-2278 Constituency Office: 6 Lake Avenue West, 1st Floor Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada K7C 1L2 Constituency Phone: (613) 257-8130 Constituency Fax: (613) 257-4371 Email: scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca Web page: www.lanark-carleton.ca -----------------------oOo------------------------ -----Original Message----- From: Muriel M. Davidson [mailto:muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca] Sent: September 3, 2002 9:27 PM To: Reid.S@parl.gc.ca Subject: We Hope You May Have Changed Your Mind Mr. Scott Reid, M.P. (Lanark-Carleton):- First of all, I know the House of Commons is not 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. Have you discussed census release with the OGS members of your area -- with other constituents? You might find that they want you to represent them in Ottawa with a positive viewpoint. The bottom line is -- constituents elected you to go to Ottawa! We believe we know the reason Dr. Ivan Fellegi has given a very definite NO to release -- hence the federal lawsuit to gain access to very important records of a high immigration period to three prairie provinces. The Toronto Star recently did an excellent interview:- http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/1906census.html Senator Lorna Milne, also of Brampton, ON is a personal friend, and at present her Bill S-12 is slowly wending its way towards a vote and then 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. However, many family researchers still look forward to census release. We sincerely hope you will lend your support to this important issue as many search for lost family members. Muriel M. Davidson Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 07/18/2002 - email to MP Scott Reid from Linda Falls.
To: scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 3:04 PM Subject: Release of post 1901 census Dear Mr. Reid: I note that you are opposed to the release of further census information after 1901. I am not a constituent of yours, however I do have many ancestors who are from Carleton county. My interest in tracing my relatives there has deepened my knowledge of local history there as well as Canadian, British and Irish history. I deeply value the knowledge that I have gained about my relatives and what hardships and conditions they faced in their daily lives. It seems that we live in an increasingly disconnected world where families have weaker bonds than in the past. I hope that by letting my daughter know who her ancestors were that she will gain some of that valuable connection to her roots. Without grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles she is truly in a nuclear family. A great grandfather who was a Home child, abandonment of a grandmother by a great great grandmother, alcoholism, the depression of the 1930's are all factors that contributed to the splintering of preceding generations in my family. Not all individuals live in such isolation in regards to family. Some do. It is for those of us who need and desire knowledge of their background that I urge you to reconsider your position on census release. Sincerely yours, Linda Falls, great, great, great grand-daughter of Samuel Falls of Huntley township, Ontario B. Mus., M. Mus. and thus far, successful Mother! 06/21/2002 - email from office of MP Scott Reid to Vicki Moorhead.
To: Vicki Moorhead Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 11:13 AM Subject: RE: census Dear Vicki, Thank you for sending your email on[Scott Reid] June 21st, 2002. To assist in responding to requests, I wonder if you would write back, letting me know your address so that Scott can send you a mailed response? Due to the volume of requests for information received on a daily basis in Scott's offices, it is necessary to prioritize inquiries. Scott tries to always respond to messages from constituents first. Please note that Scott’s new email address is scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca. Best regards, Michael Firth Senior Constituency Advisor to: Scott Reid, MP - Lanark-Carleton scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca http://www.lanark-carleton.ca ----------------------oOo---------------------- Scott Reid, MP Lanark-Carleton Parliament Hill Office: 440 C Centre Block, House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0A6 Parliament Hill Phone: (613) 947-2277 Parliament Hill Fax (613) 947-2278 Constituency Office: 6 Lake Avenue West, 1st Floor Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada K7C 1L2 Constituency Phone: (613) 257-8130 Constituency Fax: (613) 257-4371 Web page: www.lanark-carleton.ca Email: scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca -----------------------oOo------------------------ From: Vicki Moorhead [mailto:gmoorhead267796mi@comcast.net] Sent: June 21, 2002 9:16 AM To: scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca Subject: census Dear Mr. Reid: 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 02/05/2002 - email from office of MP Scott Reid to Muriel M. Davidson.
To: Muriel M. Davidson Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 2:07 PM Subject: RE: Are YOUR Reasons Available for the Extra Colour to MP Scoreboard?? Dear Ms. Davidson, Thank you for the email on February 1, 2002. Your email is appreciated and I will be sure to bring it to Scott's attention at the earliest opportunity. Sincerely, Michael Firth Senior Constituency Advisor to: Scott Reid, MP Lanark-Carleton Parliament Hill Office: 440 C Centre Block, House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0A6 Parliament Hill Phone: (613) 947-2277 Parliament Hill Fax (613) 947-2278 Constituency Office: 6 Lake Avenue West, Unit 1 Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada K7C 1L2 Constituency Phone: (613) 257-8130 Constituency Fax: (613) 257-4371 Toll Free Number: 1-866-277-1577 web page: www.lanark-carleton.ca email: scottreid@lanark-carleton.ca 12/07/2001 - email to Gordon A. Watts from Helene Conroy regarding MP Scott Reid.
To: Gordon A. Watts Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 7:37 PM Subject: Reply from Scott Reid, MP, Lanark-Carleton,ON. Hi Gordon, Did I tell you that I received a so-called post card from Scott Reid, M.P. Lanark-Carleton? I have been sick and sometimes I forget to do things. Anyway, Mr. Reid's post card says nothing. Actually, I was very insulted that he did not even mention the post 1901 census records. I believe his secretary (?) wrote in the date and stamped the card and off it went to the Post. His message says: "I would like to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence to my office. I appreciate your taking the time to bring your concerns to my attention. Thank you for contacting my office. Sincerely,... I wonder if Mr. Reid even saw or read my letter. Is this his way of avoiding having to write to the many people who are concerned about the post 1901 census? I am not impressed to say the least. Helene 10/23/2001 - message from MP Scott Reid to Frank McKerry. Mr. Reid appears to have ceased trying to explain his position regarding access to Historic Census records. This response, like others seen, appears to have been on a pre-printed postcard whereon he has handwritten the date and his initials as his signature.
MP, Lanark-Carleton Date: October 23, 2001 I would like to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence to my office. I appreciate your taking time to bring your concerns to my attention. Thank you for contacting my office. SR 02/07/2001 - email from Muriel M. Davidson to MP Scott Reid.
Date: Wednesday, February 07,2001 To: Reid, Scott - MP Subject: I Thought Canadian Alliance Members were ALL in agreement. To Scott Reid, MP:- Some time ago, I received several messages stating that ALL members of the Canadian Alliance Party were in agreement re release of Post-1901 Canadian census records. Why are you against release of the records? The census records of Canada are your heritage and mine, regardless of whether you have been elected to serve as a Member of Parliament or are a lowly-paid factory worker -- the census contains our personal histories. Have you bothered to read the Report of the Expert Panel? Just because it was appointed by a Liberal member, they did an excellent bit of work -- except now Brian Tobin wants to spend more $$$$ on discussion!!!! Go to http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/7843/poll.html Print off THE MYTHS OF CENSUS by Gordon Watts Print MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lois Sparling -- re 1906 Census Several great editorials that have been contributed. Let us dump the RED X and help us, please, as we need you. Have YOU asked opinions of the people whom you represent? Above all, have you asked the leader of your political party. Looking forward to either an e-mail or letter with YOUR name at the bottom, not from a secretary with OLD press release. Muriel M. Davidson Canada Census Committee member 12/11/2000 - email from Lesley Huppert to Gordon A. WATTS re: MP Scott Reid.
We corresponded previously about Scott Reid, the (Alliance) MP for Lanark-Carleton. Heard from him today and, I quote here: "I understand your concern about losing information that could be used for genealogical research, if the individual data from the 1911 census and later censuses is not made publicly available. As a professional historian, I have my own reasons for being interested in public access to the individual census returns from these censuses. "However, my understanding (and I stand to be corrected if I have my information wrong) is that the forms were filled out on the understanding that their contents would never be made public. There was a promise to each person who filled out a census form that the information about them personally would never be made available to anyone other than the census officers who conducted and then compiled the material. "To break this bond---even after all the persons who filled out the forms have died---represents, to my way of thinking, a breach of contract. Is it a significant breach, in any individual case? I don't know. I wouldn't personally care very much if some future person were to be able to inspect my own census form from, say, the 1991 census. But I'm not sure that it is the same with all people. "Therefore, my inclination is to respect this privacy, and to conclude that the records from 1911 and later censuses should not be made public." Regards, Lesley Constance Bay, Ontario |
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