CIRA's November 1 deadline

[Andy Yu-Hun Liao]

Hi,

Does anyone know the exact date when CIRA is taking over?  It had being said November 
1, 2000.  However, they never gave it firmly.

Also, for those non-pre-registered domain names, will they cease to work on November 
1, 2000 or will they still last until the 30 days grace period ends?

Thanks.