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Keith Wilde
1937 - 2013
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Stuart B Hill posted a condolence
Monday, November 24, 2014
Dearest Nicole and family - thinking of you at this time of the anniversary of Keith's death and sending armfulls of love and healing hugs, Stuart
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Emeritus Professor Stuart B Hill posted a condolence
Thursday, June 5, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Nicole. I collaborated with Keith for many years when I was at McGill University (I now live in Australia). He was one of those rare individuals within a government department who thought outside of the box, and in relation to the larger body of knowledge. It was always a joy to be in dialogue with him, and I was the better for it. I was sorting through some of my old papers today and came across some notes from one of those meetings. So I decided to contact Keith. I have been in deep grief ever since finding that he had sadly died in December. I am so sorry that I was not able to share with him my appreciation of his being and doing before he died. I am glad, however, that I am able to communicate this to you. My thoughts are with you, Stuart Hill
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Richard Priestman posted a condolence
Friday, December 6, 2013
October 15, 2012, Richard writes to Keith to reminisce about his involvement with COMER
Dear Keith:
Nicole's letter telling us that you were in palliative care was sad news, but I am glad to hear you are getting good care. You have contributed a lot in the short time you have been associated with our group so I thought it fitting to do a little reminiscing.
Looking back at old minutes and letters I see it has been over 8 years since you first attended a meeting of Kingston COMER on May 9/04. Our purpose was to plan how we might promote use of the Bank of Canada for financing public debt. To this end I wrote to the Whig on August 16/04. The letter was ridiculed by Paul Roddick who called the proposal "funny money". You quickly jumped into the fray and I remember feeling great relief at seeing your reply to Paul. Your letter was cutting, supportive of what I had said and laid Paul's arguments to rest. I thought, 'here is somebody who knows what he is talking about'.
The following May/05 you wrote "Political Philosophy for the Twentieth Century", a brilliant statement to get the group thinking about the logic behind the conviction that "the financial system should be reformed if individual self-development is to be fostered by society".
In October/06, when we were preparing for our interview with Andrew Ball, host of Queens student radio, your advice was most helpful in ensuring that we stayed focused on "funding for municipal infrastructure and other public investments through Bank of Canada" and were prepared to discuss "the virtually universal reaction of business and economic policy commentators" that this would be inflationary.
After the recession started in 2008 you wrote a three page essay on, "Further reflections on being taken seriously". I had written to the CLC (Canadian Labour Congress) regarding use of the Bank of Canada to finance investment in public infrastructure which would thereby provide many jobs and stimulate the economy. None of my letters was acknowledged. One of our members, Sandra Willard, who was also a union member, asked Andrew Jackson, CLC Senior Economist, "his opinion about the aim of the COMER group". Your analysis of Jackson's response was biting. You concluded with, "CLC needs to fire its economic advisors and recruit some better thinkers. Why is it a shill for bankers?"
In January/09 you wrote, "Government accounting for expenditures that are actually investments with an extensive life". You said, we need to cooperate in the development of a brief but effective tutorial on the principles of accounting and some particular computer skills, and provided ideas for doing it. As yet we have not found the resources to do this, but we should not forget it.
Shortly after (again in January/09) you wrote, "The COMER Proposals: Just What Are They?", challenging the group to make a list of what and why COMER is proposing as a first and essential step toward being taken seriously.
In 2010 you continued to press the group to organize tutorials. You also participated (with me) in the Queens' Poverty Conference.
The rewording of Comer's CCPA research proposal was the first topic for consideration in January 2011. You felt that the proposal needed to ask other questions and widen the focus: What is the relationship of the Bank of Canada (BoC) to other financial institutions, especially international ones? What do we want the BoC to do? Why?
Then you volunteered to pursue a request to see how Kingston Comer could help in organizing data on the Guaranteed Annual Income.
All in all, January was a busy month.
February/11 was organized along the lines of a tutorial as previously suggested. Jerry Ackerman was the presenter on SDR's, reserve currencies etc. The problems of Greece, Ireland and Iceland were discussed. Unfortunately you were not present. I am sure you would have had much to contribute to the discussion.
In May/11 much of the meeting centred on John Riddell's sudden dismissal by Bill Krehm as web master for the COMER web site (comer.org). I said that i) as an organization we must treat people who are working for the organization in a fair manner; ii) there needs to be more structure in the organization called "COMER" such as a board of directors which could set policies. A notice of motion to be discussed at the June meeting was then put forward by Lars and you that the Kingston Chapter of COMER should pursue the concept of a board structure with a mast head of prominent Canadians that would include the legacy of Bill Krehm.
At the June/11 meeting the new John Riddell website, "Canadian Monetary & Economic Reform News" was discussed. You said John had done a good job and wants it to be inclusive, adding that it has several useful links including the Kingston Chapter of COMER.
The meeting of November/11 was a big event with guest speakers and special guest Bill Krehm. You recorded Krehm's presentation as well as introducing him. Your excellent notes are still available for anyone wanting to read them.
There appeared to be a consensus at the December/11 meeting that effective political action on the issues closest to our own concern will require an alliance with groups that have other issues as their primary focus. As recorder for the meeting you took advantage of "Reporter's post-meeting privilege" to suggest a strategy for outreach and the building of an audience for our proposed public meeting. Leaders among such groups could be invited, one by one, to bring their subject as the focus of one of our meetings, giving us the opportunity to explain in turn how our analysis and proposed actions complement theirs.
The March/12 meeting began with your presentation regarding MMT (Modern Monetary Theory). We very much appreciated your presence because you had been sick for about two weeks prior to the meeting and even at the time of the meeting were not completely well.
You said the concepts in MMT are not modern or new; they're at least 100 years old, or up to 5000 years old if you consider what Michael Hudson says about the origin of money. It was a way of discharging debt. Money has no value in itself; it originated in long distant trading. It is a debtor/creditor relationship; it is a claim on values, not based on something like gold. Money is by nature a function of government. Fiat money (government created money) is what the government declares is money. Like "local" money, it depends on acceptance. Government can always print enough money for employment, public infrastructure, etc. It is acceptable because it can be used to pay taxes. Governments don't have to borrow, they can just print it.
According to Hudson the U.S. government used to be a major factor in the American economy, but not so today. The economy was thriving when the government provided money to build the interstate highway system, contributed to the seaway or other major public works. More production reduces inflation.
At the end of your remarks you mentioned that you were planning to organize a primer on MMT - a course of study to be held at St. Lawrence College (starting in September).
September, 2012 You were not able to attend the meeting because of poor health. *********************************************************************
Dolores and I are thinking of you. Richard
Post script: December 1, 2013
From September, 2012, to the present Nicole kept us informed of your condition. It was apparent that the cancer was taking its toll, but she assured us that you were getting good care and were not in pain. For awhile you were able to communicate with us via email and from time to time some of our group visited with you, but now you are gone.
Fair well, old friend. We will think of you often.
Richard and Dolores
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Kingston Chapter of COMER posted a condolence
Friday, December 6, 2013
Thoughts about Keith from the Kingston Chapter of COMER A peaceful passing means a great deal to family and friends. I did not know Keith very well, but I recall his presence and his contributions to Comer interests and concerns were always interesting and helpful in our discussions. Helen Channen Keith was one of the most insightful People I have ever met. His manner of dealing with people was gentle and kind. I was very sad to see him brought down with a terrible illness, and even more sad not to have been able to visit him more often. Kevin Connolly I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences. I never met Keith, but his willingness to help, his dedication & his courage render him, in my eyes, a Great Canadian Hero. His Presence will be sadly missed, but remembered with fondness. John Riddell Dr. Keith Wilde was always a strong supporter of using our own Bank of Canada for all Canadians. He always came to our Kingston COMER meetings. His knowledge was deep and gave us all a better understanding of economic history. He was always cheerful as his health declined. We will miss him. Hugh & Claire Jenney My encounter with Keith was many years ago, but the lasting impression I gathered was of a solid human being who was dedicated to a better world. I am saddened by the news of his passing. Best wishes for those who were close to him. Yours, Mike Nickerson A s a member of COMER I learned so much from Keith about matters of real significance. His knowledge lives on. –Lars Thompson
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Maura Beecher posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
It was a total surprise to me to meet Keith Wilde a year or so after I moved to Ottawa. Our connection was initially through CACOR, the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, an organization promoting public awareness of "the problematique," the ecological threats to the earth. Monthly or so we would gather to hear a guest speaker raise one or another of the issues for our attention, and follow that presentation with insightful and sometimes argumentative comments. Keith's brilliant observations were not frequent, but were always sound and scientifically based.
Through our mutual friendship with Jerzy Wojciechowski, then retired professor emeritus from University of Ottawa, we learned to appreciate more of the common features of our lives, and despite the differences in our disciplines -- he a scientist, Jerzy a philosopher, and I from a humanities background -- we found much to share.
A mutual background in the Mormon communities of Southern Alberta gave us friends and relations in common. Connections with both Brigham Young University and Utah State University formed a background to the cultural world in which we had moved.
That I never met any of Keith's family, and that Nicole was so much based in Kingston is unfortunate for me. I would like to have known them. For the present I can but express my condolences to those near him, Nicole especially, as they mourn his loss.
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Steven B Kurtz posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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Keith was among the most caring, brightest, and truthful friends we have known. Nicole has been heroic, and we wish her peace and strength going forward.
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Armand Cote + Anne Beaudry posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Nicole, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of a great man. You are in our thoughts. Armand and Anne
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Allen LeBaron posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
To me Keith was a good friend and a great intellectual resource and research partner.
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Lawry de Bivort posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Viva EOK! Viva ISP! I'll miss our discussions, Keith, but cherish the friendship. Thanks for all you accomished. Lawry
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Arthur Cordell posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Losses can't be measured. Only endured. Nicole be strong and have courage in the days ahead.
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Steve Salmony posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Many will miss his brilliant mind and gentle presence among us. Glad our paths crossed in Ottawa.
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