Re: Minister of Local Governance Reform is looking for public input
Thanks John. Right, tax time! I forgot, because I think about it as little as possible.??
Your report on your communications with Mr. Chiasson was very well written, Vivien.
I’ve been really busy of late with seniors’ college classes and, of course, getting my income tax return done.
I look forward to seeing your submission.
John
Hi everyone,
As you may know, I sent an email to Keith Chiasson about adding provisions for ranked ballots to his bill concerning changes to the Municipal Elections Act. He's interested. We've had lively discussions, both by phone and Zoom. I'll be sending more information on that later.
He let me know that the government?has released a green paper on municipal reform and is looking for public input. There's nothing in there on electoral reform in particular (no surprises there), but that doesn't mean we can't raise the issue.
Is anyone interested in having a Zoom meeting about how we can best seize the moment? If so, let me know your availability.
You can find more information, read the green paper and watch a video at?
Hoping to hear from at least some of you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
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Re: [fair-vote-fredericton] Minister of Local Governance Reform is looking for public input
I'm good with an email template - go for it!
James
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So my impression is that nobody?is really interested in a Zoom meeting. That's fine. I think in any case that what I'd like to do, once I finish reading the green paper, is write my own email to the Minister. I can then use that as a template that other
people can copy in writing their own email. I'll post about this on the FB page and group and on Twitter. I hope you'll all send your own emails too.
I think that emails from a bunch of people will have more impact than, say, one email with a bunch of signatures, like we did for the email to?Higgs.
If you think this is a good plan, we can go with this rather than having a Zoom discussion about what to do.
I'm hoping that people won't dismiss this as unimportant just because it's municipal. I've read that municipalities will be essential in responding to the climate crisis. They won't be able to respond effectively as long as we continue electing complacent,
status-quo candidates with our terrible electoral system.
If anyone is wondering how PR can work at the municipal level, let me know and I'll explain.
Thanks,
Vivian? ?
Great! I'd started to think nobody would respond. Are you available next week? I've got lots of free time.
As long as I'm writing, I may as well attach my latest report on the status of electoral reform in New Brunswick. I wrote it last week, but nothing super-interesting has happened since. I still haven't quite finished the green paper. I've hit a boring
stretch. I hope to get through it soon; certainly before our Zoom call.
Vivian
Hi Vivian,
I hope all is well with you and yours.
I would be interested in this,?if a?zoom meeting is planned.
Take care and enjoy your evening,
Andrea
Hi everyone,
As you may know, I sent an email to Keith Chiasson about adding provisions for ranked ballots to his bill concerning changes to the Municipal Elections Act. He's interested. We've had lively discussions, both by phone and Zoom. I'll be sending more information
on that later.
He let me know that the government?has released a green paper on municipal reform and is looking for public input. There's nothing in there on electoral reform in particular (no surprises there), but that doesn't mean we can't raise the issue.
Is anyone interested in having a Zoom meeting about how we can best seize the moment? If so, let me know your availability.
You can find more information, read the green paper and watch a video at?
Hoping to hear from at least some of you,
Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
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Re: Minister of Local Governance Reform is looking for public input
Your report on your communications with Mr. Chiasson was very well written, Vivien.
I’ve been really busy of late with seniors’ college classes and, of course, getting my income tax return done.
I look forward to seeing your submission.
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Hi everyone,
As you may know, I sent an email to Keith Chiasson about adding provisions for ranked ballots to his bill concerning changes to the Municipal Elections Act. He's interested. We've had lively discussions, both by phone and Zoom. I'll be sending more information on that later.
He let me know that the government?has released a green paper on municipal reform and is looking for public input. There's nothing in there on electoral reform in particular (no surprises there), but that doesn't mean we can't raise the issue.
Is anyone interested in having a Zoom meeting about how we can best seize the moment? If so, let me know your availability.
You can find more information, read the green paper and watch a video at?
Hoping to hear from at least some of you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
BOOK INDEXING SERVICES
FICTION
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Re: [fair-vote-fredericton] Minister of Local Governance Reform is looking for public input
So my impression is that nobody?is really interested in a Zoom meeting. That's fine. I think in any case that what I'd like to do, once I finish reading the green paper, is write my own email to the Minister. I can then use that as a template that other people can copy in writing their own email. I'll post about this on the FB page and group and on Twitter. I hope you'll all send your own emails too.
I think that emails from a bunch of people will have more impact than, say, one email with a bunch of signatures, like we did for the email to?Higgs.
If you think this is a good plan, we can go with this rather than having a Zoom discussion about what to do.
I'm hoping that people won't dismiss this as unimportant just because it's municipal. I've read that municipalities will be essential in responding to the climate crisis. They won't be able to respond effectively as long as we continue electing complacent, status-quo candidates with our terrible electoral system.
If anyone is wondering how PR can work at the municipal level, let me know and I'll explain.
Thanks, Vivian? ?
Great! I'd started to think nobody would respond. Are you available next week? I've got lots of free time.
As long as I'm writing, I may as well attach my latest report on the status of electoral reform in New Brunswick. I wrote it last week, but nothing super-interesting has happened since. I still haven't quite finished the green paper. I've hit a boring stretch. I hope to get through it soon; certainly before our Zoom call.
Vivian
Hi Vivian,
I hope all is well with you and yours.
I would be interested in this,?if a?zoom meeting is planned.
Take care and enjoy your evening,
Andrea
Hi everyone,
As you may know, I sent an email to Keith Chiasson about adding provisions for ranked ballots to his bill concerning changes to the Municipal Elections Act. He's interested. We've had lively discussions, both by phone and Zoom. I'll be sending more information on that later.
He let me know that the government?has released a green paper on municipal reform and is looking for public input. There's nothing in there on electoral reform in particular (no surprises there), but that doesn't mean we can't raise the issue.
Is anyone interested in having a Zoom meeting about how we can best seize the moment? If so, let me know your availability.
You can find more information, read the green paper and watch a video at?
Hoping to hear from at least some of you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
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Re: [fair-vote-fredericton] Minister of Local Governance Reform is looking for public input
Great! I'd started to think nobody would respond. Are you available next week? I've got lots of free time.
As long as I'm writing, I may as well attach my latest report on the status of electoral reform in New Brunswick. I wrote it last week, but nothing super-interesting has happened since. I still haven't quite finished the green paper. I've hit a boring stretch. I hope to get through it soon; certainly before our Zoom call.
Vivian
Hi Vivian,
I hope all is well with you and yours.
I would be interested in this,?if a?zoom meeting is planned.
Take care and enjoy your evening,
Andrea
Hi everyone,
As you may know, I sent an email to Keith Chiasson about adding provisions for ranked ballots to his bill concerning changes to the Municipal Elections Act. He's interested. We've had lively discussions, both by phone and Zoom. I'll be sending more information on that later.
He let me know that the government?has released a green paper on municipal reform and is looking for public input. There's nothing in there on electoral reform in particular (no surprises there), but that doesn't mean we can't raise the issue.
Is anyone interested in having a Zoom meeting about how we can best seize the moment? If so, let me know your availability.
You can find more information, read the green paper and watch a video at?
Hoping to hear from at least some of you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
BOOK INDEXING SERVICES
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Re: [fair-vote-fredericton] Minister of Local Governance Reform is looking for public input
Hi Vivian,
I hope all is well with you and yours.
I would be interested in this,?if a?zoom meeting is planned.
Take care and enjoy your evening,
Andrea
Hi everyone,
As you may know, I sent an email to Keith Chiasson about adding provisions for ranked ballots to his bill concerning changes to the Municipal Elections Act. He's interested. We've had lively discussions, both by phone and Zoom. I'll be sending more information on that later.
He let me know that the government?has released a green paper on municipal reform and is looking for public input. There's nothing in there on electoral reform in particular (no surprises there), but that doesn't mean we can't raise the issue.
Is anyone interested in having a Zoom meeting about how we can best seize the moment? If so, let me know your availability.
You can find more information, read the green paper and watch a video at?
Hoping to hear from at least some of you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
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Minister of Local Governance Reform is looking for public input
Hi everyone,
As you may know, I sent an email to Keith Chiasson about adding provisions for ranked ballots to his bill concerning changes to the Municipal Elections Act. He's interested. We've had lively discussions, both by phone and Zoom. I'll be sending more information on that later.
He let me know that the government?has released a green paper on municipal reform and is looking for public input. There's nothing in there on electoral reform in particular (no surprises there), but that doesn't mean we can't raise the issue.
Is anyone interested in having a Zoom meeting about how we can best seize the moment? If so, let me know your availability.
You can find more information, read the green paper and watch a video at?
Hoping to hear from at least some of you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
BOOK INDEXING SERVICES
FICTION
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Re: Bill to change Municipal Elections Act
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Hello Keith Chiasson,
I just read on the CBC website that to allow permanent residents to vote. I want to congratulate?you on being so innovative. As long as you are going to reopen the Act, why not make?another important modification?
Some other provinces have already changed their Acts to allow for ranked ballots. London, ON was the first city in Canada to vote with a ranked ballot. It appears that they found it a positive experience before reactionary Far Right populist Doug Ford took away their ranked ballots again.
I believe that NB municipalities can also benefit from a ballot that allows for more nuanced expression, eliminates vote-splitting, and opens up a path to Proportional Representation.
Let's give permanent residents a fairer, better electoral system for them to participate in.
Thank you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
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Bill to change Municipal Elections Act
Hello Keith Chiasson,
I just read on the CBC website that to allow permanent residents to vote. I want to congratulate?you on being so innovative. As long as you are going to reopen the Act, why not make?another important modification?
Some other provinces have already changed their Acts to allow for ranked ballots. London, ON was the first city in Canada to vote with a ranked ballot. It appears that they found it a positive experience before reactionary Far Right populist Doug Ford took away their ranked ballots again.
I believe that NB municipalities can also benefit from a ballot that allows for more nuanced expression, eliminates vote-splitting, and opens up a path to Proportional Representation.
Let's give permanent residents a fairer, better electoral system for them to participate in.
Thank you, Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
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Chapters/all-volunteers meeting Sunday March 14, 7 PM Eastern
Hi everyone!?
Our chapters call will be Sunday March 14, 7 PM Eastern!?
The Zoom link and password?is:
Meeting ID: 840 9100 3238 Passcode: 655862 Here is the start of an agenda.
Please share with anyone who might be interested in joining us. See you soon,
Anita Hey everyone!?
It seems like most people are expecting a fall election, but there's still speculation about a spring election.
So we need to be prepared just in case!
It's time to have a chapters/volunteers call to brainstorm and plan together what we can do this election on the local level to promote PR.?
Here's the doodle poll:
SURVEY
You probably saw I put out a survey to the?list. One of the reasons for that was to find people who might like to help locally before the election. (And on an ongoing basis, but elections give new people something clear to do and a feeling of something at stake - right before and right after elections are when people are most motivated).?
If somebody ticked the box on the survey that they're interested in helping locally I'm going to invite them to the meeting!
AND of course?if they are in your team area I will also send them to you on email to connect personally and get involved with whatever is going on.
Feel free to invite anyone who is interested from your area to join the meeting. It's not a "one rep from each area" thing. The larger the group, the more energy there is and different ideas.
Do not feel that if you (or your chapter) hasn't been doing anything and/or you have limited time you shouldn't attend. We need everybody!?Everything you can do at election time, big or small, helps.
I'll let you know when we have a date so you can share :)
Anita?
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Re: Time for chapters/all-volunteers call about the federal election: Doodle poll!
Thanks, Vivian! I hope everybody can make it for a chat with the bigger team :)
Anita
FYI Hey everyone!?
It seems like most people are expecting a fall election, but there's still speculation about a spring election.
So we need to be prepared just in case!
It's time to have a chapters/volunteers call to brainstorm and plan together what we can do this election on the local level to promote PR.?
Here's the doodle poll:
SURVEY
You probably saw I put out a survey to the?list. One of the reasons for that was to find people who might like to help locally before the election. (And on an ongoing basis, but elections give new people something clear to do and a feeling of something at stake - right before and right after elections are when people are most motivated).?
If somebody ticked the box on the survey that they're interested in helping locally I'm going to invite them to the meeting!
AND of course?if they are in your team area I will also send them to you on email to connect personally and get involved with whatever is going on.
Feel free to invite anyone who is interested from your area to join the meeting. It's not a "one rep from each area" thing. The larger the group, the more energy there is and different ideas.
Do not feel that if you (or your chapter) hasn't been doing anything and/or you have limited time you shouldn't attend. We need everybody!?Everything you can do at election time, big or small, helps.
I'll let you know when we have a date so you can share :)
Anita?
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Time for chapters/all-volunteers call about the federal election: Doodle poll!
FYI Hey everyone!?
It seems like most people are expecting a fall election, but there's still speculation about a spring election.
So we need to be prepared just in case!
It's time to have a chapters/volunteers call to brainstorm and plan together what we can do this election on the local level to promote PR.?
Here's the doodle poll:
SURVEY
You probably saw I put out a survey to the?list. One of the reasons for that was to find people who might like to help locally before the election. (And on an ongoing basis, but elections give new people something clear to do and a feeling of something at stake - right before and right after elections are when people are most motivated).?
If somebody ticked the box on the survey that they're interested in helping locally I'm going to invite them to the meeting!
AND of course?if they are in your team area I will also send them to you on email to connect personally and get involved with whatever is going on.
Feel free to invite anyone who is interested from your area to join the meeting. It's not a "one rep from each area" thing. The larger the group, the more energy there is and different ideas.
Do not feel that if you (or your chapter) hasn't been doing anything and/or you have limited time you shouldn't attend. We need everybody!?Everything you can do at election time, big or small, helps.
I'll let you know when we have a date so you can share :)
Anita?
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Re: My first NB report in a while
Sounds like an interesting experience, Vivian.
I was President of the Atlantic Provinces Student Liberals when a student at UNB but finally left the party when Chretien reversed their policy on “Free Trade” with the USA.
I like their rhetoric but not their performance. It’s really too bad that Trudeau is so stuck on another majoritorian electoral system that would favour his party.
It’s good to have PR supporters working for reform from within though. Let’s hope their future leadership is more progressive.
John
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Re: My first NB report in a while
This is great, Vivian!! Thank you for taking this important step.
Anita
Hi everyone,
Back when I was on the board of Fair Vote Canada, I would write reports on electoral reform in NB. Now that I have something to report, I thought I'd resurrect?that tradition.
Report attached in PDF format.?
The abstract, or TL;DR if you're a Millennial: The NB Liberal Association just elected a new executive committee. The new VP of Policy is Robert Kitchen. I found him to be responsive to members and open to the idea of electoral reform, as well as being well-informed on the subject.
-- Vivian Unger
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My first NB report in a while
Hi everyone,
Back when I was on the board of Fair Vote Canada, I would write reports on electoral reform in NB. Now that I have something to report, I thought I'd resurrect?that tradition.
Report attached in PDF format.?
The abstract, or TL;DR if you're a Millennial: The NB Liberal Association just elected a new executive committee. The new VP of Policy is Robert Kitchen. I found him to be responsive to members and open to the idea of electoral reform, as well as being well-informed on the subject.
-- Vivian Unger
Fredericton, NB, Canada Land of the Wabanaki Confederacy: Wolastokuk (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq
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Re: Sending a Christmas Card to Trudeau
Thanks, Andrea. ?Sorry to miss you.
All went well, thanks to Anita!
Happy holidays and stay safe!
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Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah and Happy Holidays to Everyone! ?
I'm very sorry I missed this...I'm just reading the email messages now.
GREAT idea! ?:O) ?I hope all went well.
Stay safe and Take care All... Enjoy the Holidays and CHEERS to ALL Activists!!! ?:O)
In Solidarity,
Andrea
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Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah and Happy Holidays to Everyone! ?
I'm very sorry I missed this...I'm just reading the email messages now.
GREAT idea! ?:O) ?I hope all went well.
Stay safe and Take care All... Enjoy the Holidays and CHEERS to ALL Activists!!! ?:O)
In Solidarity,
Andrea
Thanks very much for this Tom, and for joining the meeting Vivian, Tom and Margo.
Thanks to Anita for arranging and co-ordinating the Zoom meeting.
Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good night.
John On Dec 11, 2020, at 8:26 PM, T.J. Hart < harttj@...> wrote:
Hello Everyone!
I just sent Anita a copy of our Christmas card photo. I don't have Margo's email so I can't include her in this message. If someone knows it please pass the information along that Anita has the photo and that she should contact her regarding Twitter.?
Merry Christmas to all. Have a safe and happy holiday.?
Regards,
Tom Hart
Hi, folks.
Me again, just writing to remind you to join this short session a little before 8:00 p.m. ?tonight - that’s about 15 minutes from now.
Don’t forget to have your Christmas Card to Justin Trudeau to hold up beside your smiling face!
The safest way to join the group is to click on the link in your latest email from Anita.
Attached is a copy of my selfie which I’ll endeavour to replicate for our collage.
Hope to see you online shortly before 8:00.
John Filliter
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Hi again, folks.? Anita Nickerson has kindly agreed to set me up to host a New Brunswick meeting of folks wanting to send a Christmas card to Santa Justin expressing our wish to receive a PR electoral system from the Jolly Old Elf this Christmas.
These are the details:
Date: Friday, December 11th, 2020
Time: 8:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. ?(I expect to email the invitation to join about ten minutes before then; please sign in at least five minutes early so that I can admit you to the event on time.)
Link:?
Passcode for meeting: 245368
All you neeed to participate is a Christmas Card to send to Mr. Trudeau, which you will hold up beside your face (to be included in a huge collage of PR supporters).
The meeting is expected to last only about ten minutes, perhaps less.
You can join at the last minute, if you wish.? The more the merrier.? Your family, friends, pets, etc. are all welcome!
If you have any friends who wish to be included in the invitation, please send me the email address for them by noon on Friday.
Hope you can join us for this virtual flash mob.
Yours in common cause.
John Filliter
Great! So pick a day and time - Thursday evening or Friday evening. At this late stage, I'd suggest John just pick whichever one he can show up for because we're out of time for doodle polls.?
Feel free to invite family and pets (seriously - Gisela has given us some nice pictures with dogs).?
Halifax Rick invited his family so there would be enough people for a photo - whatever works!?
What we're doing is putting human faces of people who want a Citizens'?Assembly on Electoral?Reform on the 8300 cards that are going to Trudeau already.?
On December 12 we'll be sharing all the pictures on social media (facebook, twitter and Instagram) at this hashtag #MakeYourVoiceHeard.
Jenice Atwin has made a short video saying "yay" (basically) we will share, and I am awaiting similar videos promised by Nathaniel and Daniel (fingers crossed!)
We're also doing this in parallel with our UK counterparts - Make Votes Matter - same hashtag that day - so the idea is to get that hashtag busy!
As soon as I get a date and time I'll set it your meeting and we can all share the link with whoever might be persuaded to come!?
You can bring a regular holiday card or print off a picture of the one you ordered online or make something - it doesn't matter. (If you get really creative as a few people have, we'll share a close up of your card, too! :)
Thanks again, everyone!
Anita
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Thanks very much for this Tom, and for joining the meeting Vivian, Tom and Margo.
Thanks to Anita for arranging and co-ordinating the Zoom meeting.
Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good night.
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Hello Everyone!
I just sent Anita a copy of our Christmas card photo. I don't have Margo's email so I can't include her in this message. If someone knows it please pass the information along that Anita has the photo and that she should contact her regarding Twitter.?
Merry Christmas to all. Have a safe and happy holiday.?
Regards,
Tom Hart
Hi, folks.
Me again, just writing to remind you to join this short session a little before 8:00 p.m. ?tonight - that’s about 15 minutes from now.
Don’t forget to have your Christmas Card to Justin Trudeau to hold up beside your smiling face!
The safest way to join the group is to click on the link in your latest email from Anita.
Attached is a copy of my selfie which I’ll endeavour to replicate for our collage.
Hope to see you online shortly before 8:00.
John Filliter
<20201211_140649.jpeg>
Hi again, folks. ?Anita Nickerson has kindly agreed to set me up to host a New Brunswick meeting of folks wanting to send a Christmas card to Santa Justin expressing our wish to receive a PR electoral system from the Jolly Old Elf this Christmas.
These are the details:
Date: Friday, December 11th, 2020
Time: 8:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. ?(I expect to email the invitation to join about ten minutes before then; please sign in at least five minutes early so that I can admit you to the event on time.)
Link:?
Passcode for meeting: 245368
All you neeed to participate is a Christmas Card to send to Mr. Trudeau, which you will hold up beside your face (to be included in a huge collage of PR supporters).
The meeting is expected to last only about ten minutes, perhaps less.
You can join at the last minute, if you wish. ?The more the merrier. ?Your family, friends, pets, etc. are all welcome!
If you have any friends who wish to be included in the invitation, please send me the email address for them by noon on Friday.
Hope you can join us for this virtual flash mob.
Yours in common cause.
John Filliter
Great! So pick a day and time - Thursday evening or Friday evening. At this late stage, I'd suggest John just pick whichever one he can show up for because we're out of time for doodle polls.?
Feel free to invite family and pets (seriously - Gisela has given us some nice pictures with dogs).?
Halifax Rick invited his family so there would be enough people for a photo - whatever works!?
What we're doing is putting human faces of people who want a Citizens'?Assembly on Electoral?Reform on the 8300 cards that are going to Trudeau already.?
On December 12 we'll be sharing all the pictures on social media (facebook, twitter and Instagram) at this hashtag #MakeYourVoiceHeard.
Jenice Atwin has made a short video saying "yay" (basically) we will share, and I am awaiting similar videos promised by Nathaniel and Daniel (fingers crossed!)
We're also doing this in parallel with our UK counterparts - Make Votes Matter - same hashtag that day - so the idea is to get that hashtag busy!
As soon as I get a date and time I'll set it your meeting and we can all share the link with whoever might be persuaded to come!?
You can bring a regular holiday card or print off a picture of the one you ordered online or make something - it doesn't matter. (If you get really creative as a few people have, we'll share a close up of your card, too! :)
Thanks again, everyone!
Anita
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Re: Sending a Christmas Card to Trudeau
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On Fri, Dec 11, 2020 at 7:26 PM T.J. Hart < harttj@...> wrote: Hello Everyone!
I just sent Anita a copy of our Christmas card photo. I don't have Margo's email so I can't include her in this message. If someone knows it please pass the information along that Anita has the photo and that she should contact her regarding Twitter.?
Merry Christmas to all. Have a safe and happy holiday.?
Regards,
Tom Hart
Hi, folks.
Me again, just writing to remind you to join this short session a little before 8:00 p.m. ?tonight - that’s about 15 minutes from now.
Don’t forget to have your Christmas Card to Justin Trudeau to hold up beside your smiling face!
The safest way to join the group is to click on the link in your latest email from Anita.
Attached is a copy of my selfie which I’ll endeavour to replicate for our collage.
Hope to see you online shortly before 8:00.
John Filliter
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Hi again, folks.? Anita Nickerson has kindly agreed to set me up to host a New Brunswick meeting of folks wanting to send a Christmas card to Santa Justin expressing our wish to receive a PR electoral system from the Jolly Old Elf this Christmas.
These are the details:
Date: Friday, December 11th, 2020
Time: 8:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. ?(I expect to email the invitation to join about ten minutes before then; please sign in at least five minutes early so that I can admit you to the event on time.)
Link:?
Passcode for meeting: 245368
All you neeed to participate is a Christmas Card to send to Mr. Trudeau, which you will hold up beside your face (to be included in a huge collage of PR supporters).
The meeting is expected to last only about ten minutes, perhaps less.
You can join at the last minute, if you wish.? The more the merrier.? Your family, friends, pets, etc. are all welcome!
If you have any friends who wish to be included in the invitation, please send me the email address for them by noon on Friday.
Hope you can join us for this virtual flash mob.
Yours in common cause.
John Filliter
Great! So pick a day and time - Thursday evening or Friday evening. At this late stage, I'd suggest John just pick whichever one he can show up for because we're out of time for doodle polls.?
Feel free to invite family and pets (seriously - Gisela has given us some nice pictures with dogs).?
Halifax Rick invited his family so there would be enough people for a photo - whatever works!?
What we're doing is putting human faces of people who want a Citizens'?Assembly on Electoral?Reform on the 8300 cards that are going to Trudeau already.?
On December 12 we'll be sharing all the pictures on social media (facebook, twitter and Instagram) at this hashtag #MakeYourVoiceHeard.
Jenice Atwin has made a short video saying "yay" (basically) we will share, and I am awaiting similar videos promised by Nathaniel and Daniel (fingers crossed!)
We're also doing this in parallel with our UK counterparts - Make Votes Matter - same hashtag that day - so the idea is to get that hashtag busy!
As soon as I get a date and time I'll set it your meeting and we can all share the link with whoever might be persuaded to come!?
You can bring a regular holiday card or print off a picture of the one you ordered online or make something - it doesn't matter. (If you get really creative as a few people have, we'll share a close up of your card, too! :)
Thanks again, everyone!
Anita
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Re: Sending a Christmas Card to Trudeau
Hello Everyone!
I just sent Anita a copy of our Christmas card photo. I don't have Margo's email so I can't include her in this message. If someone knows it please pass the information along that Anita has the photo and that she should contact her regarding Twitter.?
Merry Christmas to all. Have a safe and happy holiday.?
Regards,
Tom Hart
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Show quoted text
Hi, folks.
Me again, just writing to remind you to join this short session a little before 8:00 p.m. ?tonight - that’s about 15 minutes from now.
Don’t forget to have your Christmas Card to Justin Trudeau to hold up beside your smiling face!
The safest way to join the group is to click on the link in your latest email from Anita.
Attached is a copy of my selfie which I’ll endeavour to replicate for our collage.
Hope to see you online shortly before 8:00.
John Filliter
<20201211_140649.jpeg>
Hi again, folks. ?Anita Nickerson has kindly agreed to set me up to host a New Brunswick meeting of folks wanting to send a Christmas card to Santa Justin expressing our wish to receive a PR electoral system from the Jolly Old Elf this Christmas.
These are the details:
Date: Friday, December 11th, 2020
Time: 8:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. ?(I expect to email the invitation to join about ten minutes before then; please sign in at least five minutes early so that I can admit you to the event on time.)
Link:?
Passcode for meeting: 245368
All you neeed to participate is a Christmas Card to send to Mr. Trudeau, which you will hold up beside your face (to be included in a huge collage of PR supporters).
The meeting is expected to last only about ten minutes, perhaps less.
You can join at the last minute, if you wish. ?The more the merrier. ?Your family, friends, pets, etc. are all welcome!
If you have any friends who wish to be included in the invitation, please send me the email address for them by noon on Friday.
Hope you can join us for this virtual flash mob.
Yours in common cause.
John Filliter
Great! So pick a day and time - Thursday evening or Friday evening. At this late stage, I'd suggest John just pick whichever one he can show up for because we're out of time for doodle polls.?
Feel free to invite family and pets (seriously - Gisela has given us some nice pictures with dogs).?
Halifax Rick invited his family so there would be enough people for a photo - whatever works!?
What we're doing is putting human faces of people who want a Citizens'?Assembly on Electoral?Reform on the 8300 cards that are going to Trudeau already.?
On December 12 we'll be sharing all the pictures on social media (facebook, twitter and Instagram) at this hashtag #MakeYourVoiceHeard.
Jenice Atwin has made a short video saying "yay" (basically) we will share, and I am awaiting similar videos promised by Nathaniel and Daniel (fingers crossed!)
We're also doing this in parallel with our UK counterparts - Make Votes Matter - same hashtag that day - so the idea is to get that hashtag busy!
As soon as I get a date and time I'll set it your meeting and we can all share the link with whoever might be persuaded to come!?
You can bring a regular holiday card or print off a picture of the one you ordered online or make something - it doesn't matter. (If you get really creative as a few people have, we'll share a close up of your card, too! :)
Thanks again, everyone!
Anita
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