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Re: [council] Visa for ICANN Toronto refused by Canadian High Commission

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  • Subject: Re: [council] Visa for ICANN Toronto refused by Canadian High Commission
  • From: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak@xxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:07:54 +0900
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Hi Zahid,

I think that is always missed point about host, the support given by many
host organizations is limited to invitation letter, governemnt support has
more weight.

Rafik


2012/9/18 Zahid Jamil <zahid@xxxxxxxxx>

>
> Dear Councillors,
>
> I applied today at the Canadian High Commission at London for my visa for
> the ICANN meeting with invitation letter etc.  Without even asking any
> questions it was flatly refused.
>
> Apparently, the High Commission wouldn't even speak to the ICANN staff.
>
> Guess I may not be seeing you all in Toronto.
>
> May be an idea to ensure Government support before accepting requests to
> host ICANN meetings next time.  For all the grievances at least the
> Senaglese gave everyone visas on arrival.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Zahid Jamil
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