I've been on the DO NOT CALL LIST since the first day it was implemented.  How are some of these people still able to call me, are they exempt or what ?

They are in fact a charity that is calling to ask if you have anything to donate so they can come and pick them up.  The phones are staffed by volunteers that are often new canadians and young so they can be hard to understand.  They are trying to do good, answer and if you don't want them to call you anymore, be polite and they will definitely respect your wishes and remove you from their lists.

I called to have my number removed from their list, and would you believe it?  It goes straight to voicemail, and the damn thing is full!  Looks like there are a lot of people looking to be removed!

So why do half the people say there was no anwser from the other side

please take me off your list always calls 4-5 times a day

sadly a lot of people are exempt ... including charities and opinion poles etc.   As well as anyone you had dealings with or asked for information in the past 2 years, and newspapers I think.