[fvc-wat-disc] fvc-wat-disc Digest, Vol 94, Issue 9
Eleanor Grant
eleanor7000 at gmail.com
Fri Jan 20 22:34:28 EST 2017
Hi All,
I delivered my written response to Bardish Chagger's constituency household
survey to her office on Jan 9, and told her staffer that a huge number of
Cdns are disenfranchised by the present system.
Eleanor Grant
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> 1. Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From Waterloo Region
> (Sharon Sommerville)
> 2. Re: Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From Waterloo Region
> (Donald Fraser)
> 3. Re: Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From Waterloo Region
> (Paul Schellenberg)
> 4. Re: [fvc-wat-announce] Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From
> Waterloo Region (Martha Lauzon)
> 5. [fvc-wat-announce] Did you contact your MP? (Sharon Sommerville)
> 6. Re: Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From Waterloo Region
> (arthurd23 arthurd23)
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com>
> To: "fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org" <
> fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>, "
> fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org" <
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> Cc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:44:21 -0500
> Subject: [fvc-wat-disc] Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From Waterloo
> Region
> Good Morning and Happy Friday FairVoting Friends,
>
> Karina Gould, MP for Burlington recently became the Minister of Democratic
> Institutions. We have sent her a congratulatory letter of welcome and are
> looking forward to
> her approach to building a new electoral system for Canada.
>
> As we know the Liberals are the party of evidence based policy making. We
> would like to make sure that Minister Gould has the numbers on how many
> citizens have contacted their MP about electoral reform since the election
> and we need your help. We think it is important to make sure the new
> minister knows how many people in Waterloo Region care about real change
> for our electoral system.
>
> *If you have any kind of contact: sent an email or letter, made a
> telephone call, had a chance encounter or met with any Liberal MP in
> Waterloo Region and raised electoral reform, could you let us know? *We
> would also be interested in knowing if you tried to book an appointment but
> were unable to finalize a meeting. We are looking for the name of the MP,
> date (more or less) and the type of contact ie. telephone conversation,
> chance encounter at a summer festival etc..
>
> Our government has been consistently saying that everyday Canadians don't
> care about a fair electoral system. The Liberal caucus will be making its
> decision about electoral reform in February so letting Minister Gould know
> how many people care about fair representation is important. If you have
> contacted your MP in anyway or spoken with any MP about electoral reform we
> hope to hear from you soon!
>
> With thanks,
> Sharon Sommerville
> for FVC-WR
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Donald Fraser <donaldafraser at gmail.com>
> To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion <fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>
> Cc: "fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org" <
> fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org>
> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:59:46 -0500
> Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From
> Waterloo Region
> I think you've been keeping track of my efforts ... right? ... or should I
> tally up again?
>
> On 20 January 2017 at 08:44, Sharon Sommerville <
> sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Good Morning and Happy Friday FairVoting Friends,
>>
>> Karina Gould, MP for Burlington recently became the Minister of
>> Democratic Institutions. We have sent her a congratulatory letter of
>> welcome and are looking forward to
>> her approach to building a new electoral system for Canada.
>>
>> As we know the Liberals are the party of evidence based policy making.
>> We would like to make sure that Minister Gould has the numbers on how many
>> citizens have contacted their MP about electoral reform since the election
>> and we need your help. We think it is important to make sure the new
>> minister knows how many people in Waterloo Region care about real change
>> for our electoral system.
>>
>> *If you have any kind of contact: sent an email or letter, made a
>> telephone call, had a chance encounter or met with any Liberal MP in
>> Waterloo Region and raised electoral reform, could you let us know? *We
>> would also be interested in knowing if you tried to book an appointment but
>> were unable to finalize a meeting. We are looking for the name of the MP,
>> date (more or less) and the type of contact ie. telephone conversation,
>> chance encounter at a summer festival etc..
>>
>> Our government has been consistently saying that everyday Canadians don't
>> care about a fair electoral system. The Liberal caucus will be making its
>> decision about electoral reform in February so letting Minister Gould know
>> how many people care about fair representation is important. If you have
>> contacted your MP in anyway or spoken with any MP about electoral reform we
>> hope to hear from you soon!
>>
>> With thanks,
>> Sharon Sommerville
>> for FVC-WR
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Paul Schellenberg <pjschell at sympatico.ca>
> To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion <fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:05:27 -0500
> Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From
> Waterloo Region
> January 17, 2017 - meeting with Minister Chagger in her Waterloo
> constituency office supporting PR
> October 20, 2016 - email to Minister Chagger supporting PR
> July 26, 2016 - emailed ERRE supporting electoral reform; submitted a PR
> proposal
> July 24, 2016 - emailed Leadnow supporting PR
> May 16, 2016 - emailed MP Mark Holland supporting PR
> May 13, 2016 - emailed Minister Chagger supporting PR
>
> Paul Schellenberg
>
>
> On Jan 20, 2017, at 8:44 AM, Sharon Sommerville <
> sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Good Morning and Happy Friday FairVoting Friends,
>
> Karina Gould, MP for Burlington recently became the Minister of Democratic
> Institutions. We have sent her a congratulatory letter of welcome and are
> looking forward to
> her approach to building a new electoral system for Canada.
>
> As we know the Liberals are the party of evidence based policy making. We
> would like to make sure that Minister Gould has the numbers on how many
> citizens have contacted their MP about electoral reform since the election
> and we need your help. We think it is important to make sure the new
> minister knows how many people in Waterloo Region care about real change
> for our electoral system.
>
> *If you have any kind of contact: sent an email or letter, made a
> telephone call, had a chance encounter or met with any Liberal MP in
> Waterloo Region and raised electoral reform, could you let us know? *We
> would also be interested in knowing if you tried to book an appointment but
> were unable to finalize a meeting. We are looking for the name of the MP,
> date (more or less) and the type of contact ie. telephone conversation,
> chance encounter at a summer festival etc..
>
> Our government has been consistently saying that everyday Canadians don't
> care about a fair electoral system. The Liberal caucus will be making its
> decision about electoral reform in February so letting Minister Gould know
> how many people care about fair representation is important. If you have
> contacted your MP in anyway or spoken with any MP about electoral reform we
> hope to hear from you soon!
>
> With thanks,
> Sharon Sommerville
> for FVC-WR
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Martha Lauzon <mmlauzon at uwaterloo.ca>
> To: "fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org" <
> fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:16:32 +0000
> Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] [fvc-wat-announce] Let's Give Minister Gould
> Numbers From Waterloo Region
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I sent Bardish Chagger an email about electoral reform on October 20th.
> It took her over two months (Dec. 23rd) to answer me, even though the
> answer was basically a regurgitation of talking points. I have also duly
> filled out every “send us your feedback” thing that’s landed in my mailbox
> (maybe 3 or 4 of these), though I’m pretty sure at least one of these went
> to Trudeau or some other francophone instead of Chagger, since I clearly
> recall writing in French.
>
>
>
> Hope this helps,
>
>
>
> Martha Lauzon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* fvc-wat-announce [mailto:fvc-wat-announce-
> bounces at listserv.thinkers.org] *On Behalf Of *Sharon Sommerville
> *Sent:* January 20, 2017 8:44 AM
> *To:* fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org; fvc-wat-announce at listserv.
> thinkers.org
> *Subject:* [fvc-wat-announce] Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From
> Waterloo Region
>
>
>
> Good Morning and Happy Friday FairVoting Friends,
>
>
>
> Karina Gould, MP for Burlington recently became the Minister of Democratic
> Institutions. We have sent her a congratulatory letter of welcome and are
> looking forward to
>
> her approach to building a new electoral system for Canada.
>
>
>
> As we know the Liberals are the party of evidence based policy making. We
> would like to make sure that Minister Gould has the numbers on how many
> citizens have contacted their MP about electoral reform since the election
> and we need your help. We think it is important to make sure the new
> minister knows how many people in Waterloo Region care about real change
> for our electoral system.
>
>
>
> *If you have any kind of contact: sent an email or letter, made a
> telephone call, had a chance encounter or met with any Liberal MP in
> Waterloo Region and raised electoral reform, could you let us know? *We
> would also be interested in knowing if you tried to book an appointment but
> were unable to finalize a meeting. We are looking for the name of the MP,
> date (more or less) and the type of contact ie. telephone conversation,
> chance encounter at a summer festival etc..
>
>
>
> Our government has been consistently saying that everyday Canadians don't
> care about a fair electoral system. The Liberal caucus will be making its
> decision about electoral reform in February so letting Minister Gould know
> how many people care about fair representation is important. If you have
> contacted your MP in anyway or spoken with any MP about electoral reform we
> hope to hear from you soon!
>
>
>
> With thanks,
>
> Sharon Sommerville
>
> for FVC-WR
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com>
> To: "fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org" <
> fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:45:58 -0500
> Subject: [fvc-wat-disc] [fvc-wat-announce] Did you contact your MP?
> Hello again FairVoters,
>
> This morning, we sent you a request to let us know if you have had any
> contact with a Liberal MP regarding electoral reform. My email should have
> been in the original email.
>
> Please let us know by responding to:
>
> sharonsommerville at gmail.com
>
> Thank you for your support!
>
> Sharon
> for FVC-WR
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: arthurd23 arthurd23 <arthurd23 at bell.net>
> To: Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com>,
> fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org, FVC Waterloo Region Discussion <
> fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:54:41 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] Let's Give Minister Gould Numbers From
> Waterloo Region
>
> Finally, my second followup letter to the editor regarding both the
> Hepburn and Cohn columns was published in today's Star.
>
> There were two other letters in the same group.
>
> Dave A
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com>
> Date: January 20, 2017 at 8:44 AM
>
> Good Morning and Happy Friday FairVoting Friends,
>
> Karina Gould, MP for Burlington recently became the Minister of Democratic
> Institutions. We have sent her a congratulatory letter of welcome and are
> looking forward to
> her approach to building a new electoral system for Canada.
>
> As we know the Liberals are the party of evidence based policy making. We
> would like to make sure that Minister Gould has the numbers on how many
> citizens have contacted their MP about electoral reform since the election
> and we need your help. We think it is important to make sure the new
> minister knows how many people in Waterloo Region care about real change
> for our electoral system.
>
> *If you have any kind of contact: sent an email or letter, made a
> telephone call, had a chance encounter or met with any Liberal MP in
> Waterloo Region and raised electoral reform, could you let us know? *We
> would also be interested in knowing if you tried to book an appointment but
> were unable to finalize a meeting. We are looking for the name of the MP,
> date (more or less) and the type of contact ie. telephone conversation,
> chance encounter at a summer festival etc..
>
> Our government has been consistently saying that everyday Canadians don't
> care about a fair electoral system. The Liberal caucus will be making its
> decision about electoral reform in February so letting Minister Gould know
> how many people care about fair representation is important. If you have
> contacted your MP in anyway or spoken with any MP about electoral reform we
> hope to hear from you soon!
>
> With thanks,
> Sharon Sommerville
> for FVC-WR
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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