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Category: Governance

Election Apathy or Contempt

April 26, 2011

There is much talk about apathy during this election and there has been in many before.  The suggestion is that people are negating their responsibility and forfeiting their democratic right. …

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Sustaining Democracy

February 3, 2011

I have been reading with some interest the events surrounding the leadership contest (or lack of one) for the PC Party.  For me it brings back memories of my involvement …

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Regionalization and Governance

November 24, 2010

Regionalization was presumably a much talked about subject at the recent Municipalities convention.  Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador have prepared a series of papers to focus the discussion.  It is not …

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In Search of a Leader and Hope

February 15, 2010

(During the Ukrainian Parliamentary Elections in 2012 I served as Long Term Observer for two months.  I was also given the privilege of acting as group leader for the immediate …

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Renewing Democratic Governance-a societal imperative

August 25, 2009

The recent trials of elected government representatives (MHA’s) inNewfoundlandover the abuse of funding allowances are symptomatic of a broader issue that appears prevalent in many democratic countries.  Funding abuse within …

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Welcome to my website!

It is intended to be a forum to communicate, share and engage with others the lessons learned from people in many countries of the world. It is my way of paying tribute to the teachers and mentors from all walks of life who shared so openly their ideas, knowledge and beliefs. Hopefully we can generate a dialogue on the importance of community in our lives; no matter where or how we live.

William Pardy

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