Preston Manning

Preston Manning

politician Canada

Preston Manning is a prominent Canadian political figure best known as the founder and former leader of the Reform Party of Canada, which sought to represent the interests of Western Canadians and advocate for democratic reform in the 1990s. His leadership style and policies emphasized fiscal conservatism, grassroots engagement, and a call for greater representation of the West in federal politics. Manning has also served as a Member of Parliament and continues to influence Canadian political discourse through his commentary and advocacy for a united Canada amid ongoing regional tensions.

Born on Jun 10, 1942 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
320,185
Power
14,322$
Sentiment
4.12
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 16 4.12 0.70% +20% 38,005,238 320,185 $1,700,000 14,322$
Totals 16 38,005,238 320,185 $1,700,000 14,322$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Preston Manning, the Reform Party founder, mused about the negative fallout of another Liberal government. 4

The Globe and Mail: Majority of Canadians think Western separatism is serious: poll

Canada Canada: Preston Manning is criticized for channeling discontent from those who identify with a particular brand of populist conservatism. 3

The Globe and Mail: Exaggerated talk of Western separation costs Canada economically and democratically

Canada Canada: Preston Manning, founder of the Reform Party, says that Westerners are so aggrieved about how they have been treated under the federal Liberals that a vote for Mark Carney on April 28 is 'a vote for Western secession.' 5

The Globe and Mail: Alberta’s separatists have no case for breaking away from Canada

Canada Canada: The network was founded by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning, who recently wrote an op-ed in the Globe and Mail saying that a vote for the Liberals is akin to a vote for Western secession. 4

The Globe and Mail: Danielle Smith says next prime minister needs to repair damage in Alberta

Canada Canada: Preston Manning, the former leader of the Reform Party of Canada, wrote a column about a rising tide of support for Western secession in Canada. 3

The Globe and Mail: Opinion: As Westerners, our belief in Canada is unconditional

Canada Canada: Former federal Reform Party leader Preston Manning wrote about a potential Carney government fueling a western secession movement. 5

The Globe and Mail: Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative women