54. Improving Newfoundland and Labrador’s Access-to-Information System

Stephen Power

Published by Memorial University Press 2017

54. Improving Newfoundland and Labrador’s Access-to-Information System

From the book The Democracy Cookbook

Stephen Power

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781894725439-067

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From the book

The Democracy Cookbook

Chapters in this book (111)

Frontmatter

Contents

Figures & Tables

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Preface

Editors’ Tip

Part 1: Introduction

Introduction

1. How The Democracy Cookbook Came Together

2. Reflections on the Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador Project

3. How Democratic Government Works in Newfoundland and Labrador

4. Why Focus on Provincial Politics?

5. Patriotic Correctness in Newfoundland and Labrador

6. Begging to Differ in a Small Place

7. Can Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Govern Themselves?

8. Decolonizing Newfoundland and Labrador’s Democracy

Part 2: All Politics Is Local, B’y

Introduction

9. Renewing Democracy through Practice

10. Governance for the Rural Knowledge Economy

11. Enhancing Democracy in Rural and Regional Development Governance

12. Non-Profits Are a Resource Waiting in the Wings

13. The Role of Neighbourhood and Community Groups

14. Increasing the Competitiveness of Municipal Council Elections

15. Ministers and Citizens Walking Together

Part 3: Captain Newfoundland & Labrador

Introduction

16. What If Kids Ran the Government?

17. What a Byzantine Historian Can Contribute to a Discussion on Newfoundland and Labrador Governance

18. The Hero’s Energy in Newfoundland and Labrador

19. Artful Leadership

20. Political Parties as an Essential Link to Better Governance Process

21. Levelling the Field for Potential Party Leaders

22. The Role of Public Service Executives

Part 4: Communication

Introduction

23. Hogging Call-In Show Lines

24. The Media as a Cornerstone of Shared Power in Newfoundland and Labrador

25. Conflicts of Dependence and Independence in the Press Gallery

26. Governing in the Twitter Era

27. Real-Time Virtual Democracy

28. Towards a Poll-Savvy Citizenry

Part 5: Engagement

Introduction

29. Youth Vote

30. Motivating Voter Turnout

31. Enhancing Democratic Engagement through Electoral Reform and Civic Literacy

32. Literacy, Democratic Governance, and Political Citizenship

33. Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens in Today’s University

34. Empowering Young Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for Future Political Engagement

35. “Following Up and Following Through” with Community Consultations

36. A Democratic Process for Informing Public Safety and Justice

37. Learning from Public Consultation about the Proposed Closures of Libraries

Part 6: Power to the People(s)

Introduction

38. Alba and The Old Woman

39. Direct Democracy

40. Enhancing Indigenous Women’s Participation and Formal Representation

41. Breastfeeding in the House of Assembly

42. When the “Other” Becomes a Proud Newfoundlander

43. Building an Inclusive Democracy in Newfoundland and Labrador

44. Reshaping an Inclusive Vision for Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador

45. Disability and Civic Engagement in Newfoundland and Labrador

46. Enabling the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities

Part 7: Oh Me Nerves, the Opposition Got Me Drove

Introduction

47. Electing Women to the House of Assembly

48. Reserving Seats in the House for Aboriginal MHAs

49. The Downfalls of Debate

50. Democratizing the Legislative Branch

51. Institutionalizing a Strong Opposition through Electoral Reform

52. Strengthening the Opposition through Proportional Representation

53. The Benefits of an Alternative Transferable Vote Electoral System

Part 8: Scrutiny

Introduction

54. Improving Newfoundland and Labrador’s Access-to-Information System

55. Public Policy Think-Tank

56. Taking Politics Out of Governance

57. The House of Assembly Needs a Legislative Budget Officer

58. Auditing Equity and the Environment

59. Efficiency Committees

60. Governance and Appointments

61. Appointments to the Boards of State-Owned Companies

62. Re-Democratizing School Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador

Part 9: Spend and Spend and Spend and Never Get Back Change

Introduction

63. The Debt

64. Taking Corporate and Union Influence Out of Politics

65. A Start for Tackling Pay to Play

66. We Need to Discuss the Fairness of Public-Sector Pensions

67. Strategic Philanthropy

68. Helping Rural Newfoundland and Labrador Flourish through Social Enterprise

Part 10: Orders of the Day

Introduction

69. The Politics of Energy Sources

70. Engaging the Public to Avert the Risks of Oil Dependency

71. Muskrat Falls

72. Creating Spaces for Indigenous Labradorians in Provincial Governance

73. An Increased Role for Indigenous Citizens in Decisions Affecting Labrador

74. Defensive Expansionism in Newfoundland and Labrador

75. Democratizing Environmental Governance

Part 11: Conclusion

Introduction

76. What the All-Party Committee on Democratic Reform Should Do

Food for Thought: Recipes

Introduction

77. Transparent Snow Crab Rice Paper Rolls

78. Baked Cod Worth Crossing the Floor For

79. Filibuster Fried Cod

80. Multiparty Moose Stew

81. Red-Hot Lobsters – In Hot Water Again

82. Right Honourable Rabbit Stew

83. Seafood Chowder that Will Leave the House Speaker Speechless

84. By-Election Bakeapple Dessert

85. Patriotic Partridgeberry Cake

86. Poli-tea-cal Tea Buns

87. Strawberry and Rhubarb Political Fool

Appendix (Recruitment Document Provided to Contributors)

Index

House of Assembly

About the Editors

The Democracy Cookbook Photography Exhibition