The public is invited to hear Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino speaking on “Governing ‘The Island’: An International Perspective” at Province House (165 Richmond Street) on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 7 p.m. Dr. Baldacchino’s talk will be the fourth lecture in a series of events which will take place at Province House throughout 2011 in celebration of 160 years of Responsible Government.
Dr. Baldacchino’s lecture will focus on how island territories within largely continental, federal countries, such as the Canadian provinces of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Hawaii (USA), Tasmania (Australia), and Okinawa (Japan) to name but a few examples, interact with their respective federal governments. The lecture will address some of the key issues facing island provinces/states in the 21st century and discuss how they deal with emerging concerns, as well as other challenges that arise between the governing bodies of the island jurisdictions and their federal counterparts.
Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino is Professor of Sociology and Canada Research Chair (Island Studies) at the University of Prince Edward Island. He is also the author and editor of dozens of books, including Pulling Strings - Policy Insights for Prince Edward Island from other Subnational Island Jurisdictions (2008, edited with Kathleen Stuart, published by Island Studies Press).
A reception with light refreshments will follow the lecture. Admission is free; however, seating is limited and those interested in attending are asked to contact Barb O'Donnell, from the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, at (902)368-4310 or by email at assembly@assembly.pe.ca.
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the granting of responsible government in Prince Edward Island. The Celebrate 160 Lecture Series will continue throughout 2011, providing an opportunity to learn more about the historical importance and present-day application of the concept of responsible government.