Preston Manning
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.
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Preston Manning is mentioned as an influence on Pierre Poilievre's populist conservatism.
Can Pierre Poilievre’s conservatism win in our brave new world?
Canada· 2026-01-24
Preston Manning is the former leader of the Reform Party of Canada.
To get through to Trump on his tariff policy, we have to get through to his baseCanada· 2025-10-06
Preston Manning, former Reform leader, recalled a breakfast meeting between Alberta and Quebec caucuses.
Alberta and Quebec find common ground in opposing OttawaCanada· 2025-10-06
The Canada Strong and Free Network is an advocacy group founded by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning.
New group Project Ontario takes aim at Doug Ford, who dismisses them as radicalsCanada· 2025-10-01
Preston Manning’s proposed separatist convention was supposed to have already been held by now.
Parliament may be back, but it won’t be politics as usualCanada· 2025-09-13
Preston Manning is hailed by Nigel Farage as his inspiration and received a standing ovation at the Reform UK conference.
Nigel Farage hails Preston Manning as his ‘inspiration,’ as Reform UK surges in pollsCanada· 2025-09-09
Preston Manning is a former leader of the Reform Party mentioned in the context of political strategy.
Poilievre’s closest adviser Jenni Byrne tells a perfect election storyCanada· 2025-08-23
Preston Manning is the former leader of the Reform Party of Canada.
Carney risks boosting Western alienation by leaning on his ‘wise men from the East’Canada· 2025-07-09
Preston Manning led the Fair Deal panel that toured Alberta to gather feedback on independence.
Alberta’s independence panel? Been there, done thatCanada· 2025-06-28
Preston Manning is a separatist promoter who hosted a recent convention attended by Scott Moe.
Scott Moe must repair Saskatchewan’s relationship with OttawaCanada· 2025-05-20
Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning caught the attention of political leaders when he said the West is on the verge of an upswell of separatist sentiment.
Opinion: Alberta’s grievances need to be taken seriouslyCanada· 2025-04-28
Preston Manning warned that large numbers of Westerners will not stand for another four years of Liberal government.
In Canada's Alberta, national unity is on the ballot
United Kingdom· 2025-04-26
Preston Manning warned that a vote for the Liberals is a vote for breaking up the country.
B.C. Insider: Western secession might not be a thing, but B.C. disgruntlement sure is, according to David EbyCanada· 2025-04-23
Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning wrote that voters need to recognize the implications of their votes.
Ottawa must treat provinces fairly to thwart Western discontent, B.C. Premier saysCanada· 2025-04-18
Preston Manning, the Reform Party founder, mused about the negative fallout of another Liberal government.
Majority of Canadians think Western separatism is serious: pollCanada· 2025-04-14
Preston Manning is criticized for channeling discontent from those who identify with a particular brand of populist conservatism.
Exaggerated talk of Western separation costs Canada economically and democraticallyCanada· 2025-04-12
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.'
Alberta’s separatists have no case for breaking away from CanadaCanada· 2025-04-12
Preston Manning published an opinion piece arguing that national unity is on the ballot.
Campaign Call: Western separatism amid a moment of Canadian unityCanada· 2025-04-11
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.
Danielle Smith says next prime minister needs to repair damage in AlbertaCanada· 2025-04-11Mr. Manning, a former Reform Party leader, made a controversial statement about the Carney Liberals.
Opinion: Pierre Poilievre is running a good but very frustrating campaignCanada· 2025-04-09Preston Manning has threatened secession if the Liberals return to power under Mark Carney.
Opinion: If you’re going to threaten to secede, you might at least have the numbers to back it upCanada· 2025-04-08Preston Manning, the former leader of the Reform Party of Canada, wrote a column about a rising tide of support for Western secession in Canada.
Opinion: As Westerners, our belief in Canada is unconditionalCanada· 2025-04-08
Former federal Reform Party leader Preston Manning wrote about a potential Carney government fueling a western secession movement.
Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative womenCanada· 2025-04-08Canada Strong and Free Network used to be known as the Manning Centre, which was founded by former Reform leader Preston Manning.
Advocate of Trump tariff playbook to speak at Canadian conservative think tank taking place during election campaignCanada· 2025-04-08
The Globe and Mail might be criticized for publishing Preston Manning’s opinion, but I strongly support its publication.
Letters to the editor, April 6: ‘While Western frustrations are real, now is not the time for secession’Canada· 2025-04-06
Preston Manning warned that Confederation could crumble if the Liberals form government under Mark Carney.
Frustration over early trajectory of federal election campaign prompts separatist talk in AlbertaCanada· 2025-04-05
Preston Manning wrote that a vote for Mark Carney and the Liberals is a vote for Western secession.
Carney calls Manning’s comments about Western separatism unhelpfulCanada· 2025-04-04
Reform Party founder Preston Manning said an election victory for Mark Carney would fuel Western separatism.
Poilievre distances himself from ex-Reform Leader Preston Manning’s comments on Western separatismCanada· 2025-04-03Preston Manning is the former leader of the Reform Party of Canada and a former leader of the Opposition.
Opinion: Mark Carney poses a threat to national unityCanada· 2025-04-02