TO event to coincide with Jack Layton announcement?

[Glyn Lewis]

Hey TO, 

We've officially launched the Net for Prime Minister campaign. We're using its candidacy as a vehicle to push for open, competitive and affordable Internet in Canada. The pick up has been really solid and, surprise surprise, even some international press are covering the story :)

We just caught word that Jack Layton is hosting a campaign announcement about Canada's digital future this Thursday @11am in TO. 

I'm thinking about bringing Net to the event to ask Jack some tough questions, but to be funny and engaging at the same time. 

What do you think?

If we do attend, would you be interested and or available to be part of the pro-Net support team? We have t-shirts, stickers, and buttons all ready to go. We're going to use this event to call on the other federal leaders to host similar announcements on their vision for Canada' digital future. We can then try to have Net attend those events as well. We're mindful to make sure we remain independent and non-partisan. 

Thoughts?

New Democrats are standing up for at open, accessible Internet for all Canadians. Join Jack Layton in Toronto this Thursday for a campaign announcement about this very important fight.  Date: Thursday, April 21 Time: 11:00am Location: Axis Gallery and Grill 3048 Dundas St West It’s time to give hard-working families a break. And that includes stopping the gouging from the big internet companies.  Together, we can bring Canada to the leading edge of the digital economy.  Be a part of it this Thursday. Everyone welcome.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210698595624900

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Glyn Lewis

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[Fat Hamburger]

if it was only next week :( rushing against time against pretty much impossible odds to get my map project somewhat presentable since I have a lead on Microsoft sponsor and others. If there is a second final week event after Monday I can probably be there

[Alan]

I say go for it.

I wish I could come,  but I am busy with work.

Thanks

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[Erin Marchak]

I'm in. I'd love to help any way I can, I might be able to get a car for a few hours if we need to lug equipment. 

- Erin Marchak

[Glyn Lewis]

We heard back from Layton's team. We were hoping to bring "Net" the "alternative candidate for PM" to the discussion tomorrow. 

Unfortunately the location isn't ideal for that kind of a set-up. 

Sooo, long story short we're encouraging open Internet supporters to attend the event tomorrow, to ask questions you feel are important about Canada's digital future, but OpenMedia won't "officially" be there. We're encouraging all the federal leaders to host similar discussions were the pro-Internet community can participates. 

Date: Thursday, April 21 Time: 11:00am Location: Axis Gallery and Grill 3048 Dundas St West

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210698595624900

Please email me if you have any questions or comments :)

For the Internet,

Glyn

[Fat Hamburger]

Totally up for any event the following week tho, the last week pre-election should not be an excuse to rest :)