http://civicaccess.416.s1.nabble.com/Response-to-CivicAccess-from-the-Mayor-of-the-City-of-Ottawa-s-Office-tp502p506.html
one big objective is to get some concrete projects in the pipeline. or
at least get associated with some. that way we have something concrete
direction. even a few small projects would be good.
h.
> 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
> probably right when she reports that there's few media to work on systemic
> issue like data access.
>
> But there's (here, in the Québec Province at least) some journalist who start
> blogging. I hope they'll be more prone to treat this kind of issues.
>
> The first step is to complete the launch with communication to officials.
>
> Stef
>
> Selon "Tracey P. Lauriault" <
[hidden email]>:
>
>> 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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