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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I write this email in support of the British Columbia International and Commercial Arbitration Centre (“BCICAC”) application process as a UDRP provider for ICANN.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have been a panellist member (arbitrator/dispute resolution) of the BCICAC since 2002. I confirm that in my dealings with them, they always been efficient, professional, and beyond reproach, in all aspects.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are currently 2 UDRP providers in Europe (Geneva and Prague), and 5 in Asia, but only one in the Western Hemisphere/ North America – ADR Forum in the United States, which appears to not respond to either volume or other needs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Adding the BCICAC as a UDRP provider would not only add numerical balance to the number of UDRP providers in North and South America, but do so with a provider whose reputation has a proven, track record of impeccable professional conduct. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Further, it would also add and expand ICANN’s notoriety beyond the United States, by having a Canadian presence – not to mention the ability for the BCICAC to handle French speaking matters with due dispatch as a result of its’ French speaking membership.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the reasons noted above, I have no hesitation whatsoever in supporting BCICAC’s application as UDRP provider for ICANN.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any other details or information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Claude Freeman, LL.M. (ADR), C.Med., C.Arb.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>254 - 4936 Yonge St.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Toronto, ON M2N 6S3<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA>416-432-9300, Fax: 1-866-763-6377<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA>www.cfreeman.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA>134 - 925 Boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA>Montréal, QC H3A 0A5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA>Tél: 514-292-3755, Sans-frais/Toll-free: 1-844-292-3755,Télécopieur: 1-866-763-6377<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This email and any attachments are confidential and reserved strictly for the recipient. If you have received this email in error, please destroy it and advise the sender.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA>AVIS DE CONFIDENTIALITÉ:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA>Ce courriel et ses pieces jointes sont confidentiels et réservés à l'usage de leur destinataire. Si vous avez reçu ce courriel par erreur, veuillez le supprimer et en aviser l'expéditeur. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>