Free Call on Electoral Reform in Ontario

Source: saunderslog.com

One of the things we did when we created our Facebook Free Conference Call application was to allow people to create public conference calls.  The idea behind this feature is that you will be able to create public events that happen on a conference call.  Market research showed that Facebook users would be interested in being able to hold live events with sports stars, musicians and political figures… just to name a few.

So I’ve created an event.  On the October 10th ballot in Ontario, we’re going to be asked to vote on whether to change our system of elections from the current first past the post model to a mixed member proportional model.  What does this mean.  What are the pro’s and con’s. 

If you’re on Facebook today, join me on September 20th at 10 AM to discuss this topic.  And if not a Facebook user, but you still want to join the conversation, drop me a piece of email and I will send an RSVP link. And for more information about the ballot, visit the Referendum Ontario site. 

Published on September 18th, 2007 under


Last 20 posts tagged "Canada"

The elephant in Rick Segal and Albert Lai’s room

Source: saunderslog.com

There’s a message being lost in the very public fracas between Albert Lai and Rick Segal, which is that startups in Canada are undersupported.  Canadian VCs have a reputation among entrepreneurs…

Published on March 19th, 2008 under , , ,

Geist vs Goldberg

Source: saunderslog.com

Two of my favorite personalities on the Canadian web are Mark Goldberg and Michael Geist.  Often taking opposite positions on key issues, their commentary is always a worthwhile read.  So,…

Published on March 18th, 2008 under , , , ,

How AT&T picked my pocket.

Source: saunderslog.com

My phone rang on the ski hill this morning.  It was AT&T’s collection agency, BCR, calling to harass me again. 
You see, AT&T picked my pocket to the tune of $1170, and then…

Published on March 11th, 2008 under , , , , , ,

The impact of wireless broadband

Source: saunderslog.com

All week long at Mobile World Congress the impact of cheaply available wireless broadband was evident.  From the folks who were broadcasting live with 3G wireless camera phones, to people uploading…

Published on February 16th, 2008 under , , , , , , ,

Is CounterPath an FMC consolidation play?

Source: saunderslog.com

CounterPath is on the move.  Since their merger with Newheights, and refinancing at the hands of Sir Terry Matthews they’ve been on a buying binge.  February 1, it was FirstHand Technologies. …

Fast-busy on mobile video for Canucks

Source: saunderslog.com

The Boy Genius report has dropped a couple of juicy gems in the last day or so for Canadians.  First came the news that Rogers would offer $7/month unlimited browsing and next that we’d…

Published on February 8th, 2008 under , , , ,

SquawkBox with Duncan Stewart

Source: saunderslog.com

All I can say is WOW!  Duncan does a great interview and it was terrific to have a guest of his stature on the show.
Enjoy! 

 
 Squawk Box Jan 22 [37:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download…

Published on January 22nd, 2008 under , , , ,

Travelling in comfort on Via

Source: saunderslog.com

For the last couple of days I’ve been travelling on Via Rail, Canada’s national passenger carrier.  It’s a pretty comfortable way to travel.  I’ve been sitting her…

Published on January 17th, 2008 under , , , , ,

System access fee: the drip feed for Canadian wireless carriers

Source: saunderslog.com

The practice of burying hidden fees on bills, and how it rips consumers off is gaining some visibility:
Broadband Reports: companies are "taking business expenses and breaking them out…

Published on January 16th, 2008 under ,

Rumours, rumours!

Source: saunderslog.com

The rumour mill was working overtime yesterday, spinning new yarns and hyping up speculators everywhere.
Venture Beat reported that Facebook was planning to acquire Plaxo.  Shortly after, TechCrunc…

Published on January 15th, 2008 under , , , , , ,

Privacy International slams US and UK

Source: saunderslog.com

Over the holidays I had the opportunity to have dinner with American friends where, unsurprisingly, the topic of the war in Iraq was discussed.  While the US Patriot Act’s egregious civ…

Published on January 1st, 2008 under , , , , ,

Elizabeth II moves to YouTube

Source: saunderslog.com

Buckingham Palace has decided to create a YouTube channel.  The Queen’s Christmas Day message will be available after 3PM GMT on YouTube, to the world.  In addition, archival footag…

Published on December 24th, 2007 under , , ,

Winter in Ottawa

Source: saunderslog.com

In case you’re wondering what a real winter looks like, here are some shots from yesterday and today.  These two were taken about 3 in the afternoon.  I had to go out and pick up a dinner…

Published on December 17th, 2007 under

Digging out

Source: saunderslog.com

Around here, everybody’s digging out this morning.  The snow started falling at around 9 AM yesterday, and finally quit over night.  Thankfully I hired a plough service this year. …

Published on December 17th, 2007 under , , ,

Skype Offers Skype Pro to Users in the US/Canada

Source: solokay.blogspot.com

(If you found the full text of this article on voip-buzz.com or any other website other than solokay.blogspot.com then it is stolen. No website is permitted to display this article, pleas…

Published on December 16th, 2007 under , , , , , ,

HTC Touch now “freeâ€? from Bell and Telus

Source: saunderslog.com

A fierce duel is being fought at retail by Telus and Bell.  When Bell announced unlimited data plans on HTC Touch devices for $7/month, Telus responded by dropping the price of t…

Published on December 13th, 2007 under , , , , , , ,

Jim Prentice backpeddles on Canadian DMCA

Source: saunderslog.com

The paper had some very good news this morning on copyright in Canada.  Jim Prentice, the minister responsible for the bill, has delayed tabling it in the House of Commons.  The reason…

Published on December 11th, 2007 under , ,

Council, Shmouncil!

Source: saunderslog.com

It’s friday, the day I dump my junk mail box and have a chuckle at the latest Nigerian money laundering scams, and the artfully constructed emails exhorting me to take action to "hav…

Published on December 7th, 2007 under , , , , , , ,

Day 2 of the Canadian Institute Social Media conference

Source: saunderslog.com

It’s day 2 of the Canadian Institute Social Media conference.  It’s a fascinating group of attendees and presenters, mostly drawn from some very large Canadian organizations - government…

Published on December 5th, 2007 under , , ,

Microsoft Canadian Developer flashback!

Source: saunderslog.com

I’m experiencing a kind of a flashback in the Canadian Institute Social Media conference this morning.  The current speaker is Barnaby Jeans, Microsoft’s lead guy focused on developers…

Published on December 4th, 2007 under , , ,

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