got this email from CIRA today:

As a .ca domain name holder you are eligible to apply to become a Member of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). Membership is FREE!

As CIRA’s leadership and policy direction are directly influenced by its Members, we would like to encourage you to participate in the following core Membership activity: 2009 Board of Directors Election.

CIRA’s Board of Directors Election is held annually and only CIRA Members can vote online for CIRA Board of Director Candidates. This year, three Directors will be elected from the Final Nomination Committee Slate and one Director will be elected from the Final Members' Slate.

For more information about CIRA’s 2009 Election, please visit: https://elections.cira.ca/2009/en/election.html

Your voice will help shape the future of Canada’s Internet presence!

To become a CIRA Member, download the CIRA Membership Application Form available on CIRA’s website at http://www.cira.ca/en/membership/forms.html and follow the instructions for completing and returning the form.

Your CIRA Membership status does not affect the standing of your .ca domain name registration.

For further information about becoming a CIRA Member or for additional assistance, please contact CIRA’s Customer Service Team by email at member.services@cira.ca or telephone at 1-877-913-5335 Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern time.

We look forward to your participation as a CIRA Member.

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
CIRA is the not-for-profit, member-driven organization responsible for the management of Canada's .ca domain namespace, the policies that support Canada's Internet community, and Canadian involvement in international Internet governance.