> They only solicited people to vote, not which way to vote

I think each call is handled differently. If you have a few million shares, they probably take you out for lunch :)

"Even when a shareholder meeting involves only “routine matters,” Georgeson oversees
every aspect of the solicitation to ensure high shareholder participation. An analysis
of your shareholder base is completed to determine the most appropriate solicitation
approach for each major institutional shareholder."

"Our primary goal is to give you complete control of the situation by providing you with
every possible tactical advantage during the complex solicitation process."

http://www.georgeson.com/ca/need_proxy.php

http://www.georgeson.com/ca/download/collateral/ProxySolicitation_CA_Jan.%202007.pdf

Falcon used Georgeson.

Notice of Meeting:

If you have any questions, or require assistance in voting your Management Proxy, please contact the Corporation’s proxy solicitation agent, Georgeson Shareholder
Communications Canada Inc