Canadians Welcome Obama Through New Web Site: WelcomeObama.ca
Canadians
are finding ways to mark Barack Obama's first visit to Canada on
February 19th, including using a new web site to post messages to the
U.S. president: WelcomeObama.ca. More than five hundred people have
submitted messages about such issues as Afghanistan, climate change and
the economy to President Obama.
Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) -- Canadians are finding ways to mark Barack Obama's
first visit to Canada this week, including using a new web site to post
messages to the U.S. president: WelcomeObama.ca
"With tight security and no public appearances planned for President
Obama, Canadians are finding it difficult to get their message to the
popular U.S. president," said Steven Staples, President of the Rideau
Institute, the organization that set up WelcomeObama.ca. "The Internet
gives them a chance to overcome the security barricades to express
themselves."
WelcomeObama.ca went live last week, and received hundreds of messages
from Canadians in its first few hours. Submissions include heartfelt
letters, video clips, and songs dedicated to President Obama from
Canadians in every part of the country.
"The most commonly used word in the hundreds of messages is 'hope',"
said Staples. "Canadians have clearly been inspired by the potential
for the new U.S. president to focus attention on long-standing
problems."
The Rideau Institute is tracking the most frequently cited issues as
the number of Canadians posting to the web site grows. Early results
point to peace, the environment and economic reform as being
top-of-mind issues for Canadians for this visit.
"While optimistic generally, Canadians are worried about the war in
Afghanistan. They want President Obama to work for peace, not pressure
Canada for more combat," said Staples.
WelcomeObama.ca was established by the Rideau Institute, an independent
research and advocacy group based in Ottawa with a focus on
international affairs.
http://www.welcomeobama.ca
Video launch of WelcomeObama.ca:
http://www.welcomeobama.ca/?page_id=2
Video messages for President Obama:
http://www.welcomeobama.ca/?cat=96
For further information:
Steven Staples, President, Rideau Institute, o. (613) 565-9449 ext. 24, c. (613) 290-2695
The Rideau Institute is an independent research, advocacy, and consulting group based in Ottawa.
Renseignements:
Steven Staples, Président, Institut Rideau, b. (613) 565-9449 poste 24, c. (613) 290-2695
L'Institut Rideau est un groupe basé à Ottawa de recherche indépendante, de plaidoirie et de consultation.
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