Its official, I've accepted the nomination(s) to run for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) board of directors.

I want to do this for one simple reason - its important to me to make a contribution to Canada's local internet. I've spent the last 15 years of my online life working on international projects, ICANN, Tucows and so on. Working on more local projects is something that I want to devote more time to, and I can't think of a better place to start. Canada is a world-leader as far as the internet is concerned. CIRA sits at the front of Canada's internet. What is benefits CIRA, benefits Canada - which leads to a strong global internet.

Starting in our respective backyards is a great way to make sure that tomorrow's internet holds the same promise as the internet we all benefit from today.

If you are a CIRA member and would like to show your support for my candidacy, you can register your endorsement at the CIRA website. I need 50 supporters before I become an official candidate.

Thanks to everyone thats pushing me along and thanks in advance to everyone who files their show of support!