http://civicaccess.416.s1.nabble.com/Response-to-CivicAccess-from-the-Mayor-of-the-City-of-Ottawa-s-Office-tp502p505.html
Really really good idea Tracey ! :) I'll do the same for Montreal and my MPs.
Concerning the big media, I agree with Nicolas, but to me, it's too early. We
have to work to establish a strategy and some arguments before. And Tracey is
blogging. I hope they'll be more prone to treat this kind of issues.
Selon "Tracey P. Lauriault" <
> Thought you all would like this response! I would encourage you to send
> to your city officials, MPPS and MPs. It is a way to get the issues and
> who we are on their map!
>
> Cheers
> Tracey
>
>
> Chiarelli, Robert wrote:
> > I would like to acknowledge receipt of your email informing him of the
> > CivicAccess initiative. Mayor Chiarelli wish to thank you for the
> > information you shared with him on this new initiative.
> >
> > The City of Ottawa prides itself on sharing significant quantities of
> > information through its current vehicles, particularly the website
> > with its comprehensive access to Council and Committee proceedings.
> > At the request of Mayor Chiarelli, a copy of your correspondence has
> > been forwarded to our Chief Information Officer for her information.
> >
> > The City of Ottawa seeks to comply with laws regarding protection of
> > privacy and protection of proprietary rights as this affects
> > information access.
> >
> > The Mayor has asked me to wish you well in your undertakings.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > */Jacques D. Larouche/*
> > /Assistant to Policy Unit/
> > /Adjoint à l'unité des politiques/
> > /Mayor's Office/Cabinet du Maire/
> > /City of Ottawa/Ville d'Ottawa/
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > *From:* Tracey P. Lauriault [mailto:
[hidden email]]
> > *Sent:* April 28,2006 9:53 AM
> > *To:* Chiarelli, Robert
> > *Subject:* Re: [CivicAccess-discuss] CivicAccess - Public Launch
> >
> > Mayor Chiarelli;
> >
> > This is an initiative I consider to be very relevant for citizens
> > who would like to intelligently contribute to council, the
> > improvement of their city, ward, neighbourhood but cannot since
> > data cost recovery policies at all levels of government impede
> > access to data.
> >
> > I hope this is an initiative of interest to you and would very
> > much enjoy speaking to you about this.
> >
> > Sincerely
> > Tracey P. Lauriault
> > 190 Booth St.
> > Ottawa (ON) K1S 5B6
> > 234-2805
> >
> > Tracey P. Lauriault wrote:
> >> Public Launch - *CivicAccess*
> >> April 26, 2006
> >> (Le texte français suit l'anglais)
> >>
> >> We would like to announce the launch of a new online space for
> >> Canadian civic engagement - *Citizens for Open Access to Civic
> >> Information and Data* (aka: *CivicAccess.ca*). *CivicAccess* is
> >> being founded by librarians, civil servants, academics, lawyers,
> >> free- and open-source advocates, geomatics professionals and
> >> community planners from across Canada. We are motivated by the
> >> belief that open civic information and data are necessary for
> >> being engaged citizens in an "information society".
> >>
> >> Our goals are:
> >>
> >> 1.
> >>
> >> To encourage all levels of governments (county, municipal,
> >> provincial, federal) to make civic data and information
> >> available to citizens without restrictions, at no cost, and
> >> in useable open formats.
> >>
> >> 2.
> >>
> >> To encourage the development of citizen projects using
> >> civic data and information
> >>
> >> Access to civic information and data help us make informed
> >> choices as voters. In addition it helps to ensure government
> >> transparency and accountability - essential elements of a
> >> democracy. These are the bits and bytes required to understand,
> >> critically analyze, and re-envision the communities in which we
> >> live.
> >>
> >> As engaged citizens in our neighborhoods, cities, and provinces
> >> we are working to develop a community of practice on open civic
> >> data in Canada.
> >>
> >> This is an idea whose time has come. Please join us in making it
> >> a reality!
> >>
> >> *Founders:* Darin Barney, Marcus Bornfreund, Stéphane Couture,
> >> Patrick Dinnen, Daniel Faivre, Michael Geist, Stephane Guidoin,
> >> Michael Gurstein, Daniel Haran, Ted Hildebrandt, Alton Hollett,
> >> Cory Horner, Tracey Lauriault, Nathalie Leclerc, Michael
> >> Lenczner, Graham Longford, Hugh McGuire, Russell McOrmond, Robin
> >> Millette, Joe Murray, Michael Pilling, Joel Rivard, Gabe Sawhney,
> >> Phillip Smith and Marc Tuters.
> >>
> >> *To find out more:*
> >>
> >> Discussion List -
> >>
>
http://civicaccess.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss_civicaccess.ca/> >>
> >>
> >> Website -
http://civicaccess.ca/> >> ****************************************************
> >>
> >> Lancement publique - *AccèsCivique*
> >> 26 avril, 2006
> >>
> >> Nous souhaitons vous annoncer le lancement d'un nouvel espace en
> >> ligne dédié à l'engagement citoyen au Canada : *Citoyen-ne-s pour
> >> un Accès Libre à l'Information et aux Données Civiques* (aussi
> >> désigné par AccèsCivique). *AccèsCivique* a été fondé par une
> >> vaste communauté à travers tout le Canada composée de
> >> bibliothécaires, d'employés gouvernementaux, d'universitaires, de
> >> spécialistes du droit, de défenseurs des logiciels libres, de
> >> professionnels en géomatique et d'acteurs du monde communautaire.
> >> Nous croyons fermement que des informations civiques libres
> >> d'accès représentent un outil incontournable pour tout citoyen
> >> engagé dans un contexte de société de l'information.
> >>
> >> Nos buts sont :
> >>
> >> 1.
> >>
> >> D'encourager tous les paliers gouvernementaux (municipal,
> >> comté, provincial, fédéral) à mettre à la disposition des
> >> citoyens les données et informations civiques dans des
> >> formats ouverts, sans restriction d'utilisation et ce
> >> gratuitement.
> >>
> >> 2.
> >>
> >> De supporter le développement de tout projet citoyen se
> >> basant sur les données et informations civiques.
> >>
> >> Un accès libre aux données et informations civiques nous aide à
> >> faire des choix éclairés en tant que citoyens et électeurs. C'est
> >> également un gage de transparence et d'imputabilité de nos
> >> gouvernements, un élément essentiel dans toute démocratie. Ce
> >> sont là les éléments clés nécessaires à la compréhension, à
> >> l'analyse critique et à l'élaboration des communautés dans
> >> lesquelles nous vivons.
> >>
> >> En tant que citoyens engagés dans nos quartiers, nos villes, nos
> >> provinces, nous travaillons pour développer une communauté de
> >> pratique centrée sur les données civiques libres au Canada.
> >>
> >> Le temps est venu de développer cette vision. Joignez-vous à nous
> >> pour en faire une réalité !
> >>
> >> *Fondateurs :* Darin Barney, Marcus Bornfreund, Stéphane Couture,
> >> Patrick Dinnen, Daniel Faivre, Michael Geist, Stephane Guidoin,
> >> Michael Gurstein, Daniel Haran, Ted Hildebrandt, Alton Hollett,
> >> Cory Horner, Tracey Lauriault, Nathalie Leclerc, Michael
> >> Lenczner, Graham Longford, Hugh McGuire, Russell McOrmond, Robin
> >> Millette, Joe Murray, Michael Pilling, Joel Rivard, Gabe Sawhney,
> >> Phillip Smith et Marc Tuters.
> >>
> >> *Pour participer :*
> >>
> >> Liste de discussion -
> >>
>
http://civicaccess.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss_civicaccess.ca/> >>
> >>
> >> Adresse Web -
http://civicaccess.ca/> >>
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