Preston Manning
Preston Manning is a Canadian former politician who founded and led the Reform Party of Canada, serving as an MP and later as a political commentator and policy advocate.
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Sep 26, 2026
Far Left
Hosted the online 'assembly' where Danielle Smith gave her emotional defence of Canada.
The Manning Centre fixture is seen by the left as an architect of the right-wing populist infrastructure enabling Alberta separatism and UCP rule.
Sep 23, 2026
Far Left
Manning hosted the online assembly where Danielle Smith delivered her emotional defence of Alberta.
NDP and Greens see Manning as a long-time architect of right-wing and separatist movements undermining federal social programs.
Aug 27, 2026
Lean Right
The former Reform Party leader wrote an op-ed arguing Canadians deserve better than a tariff 'war' and need new characters and fresh perspectives at the negotiating table.
Conservatives respect Manning's call for a more strategic and less ideological approach, echoing frustration with the current government's handling of the dispute.
Aug 23, 2026
Far Left
Manning, 84, is reviving an 'assembly' to polish Alberta's separation referendum, teaming up with former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.
Left and Green critics view this as a cynical ploy by conservative veterans to boost separatism and distract from real governance issues.
Aug 22, 2026
Far Left
At 84, Manning is backing a new 'assembly' to polish Alberta's separation referendum, alongside former BC premier Gordon Campbell.
Seen as a dangerous political has-been reviving separatist fantasies that threaten national unity and left-wing priorities.
Aug 21, 2026
Far Left
At 84, the Reform Party founder teams with Gordon Campbell to launch yet another 'assembly' aimed at polishing Alberta's separation referendum.
Left critics view him as an out-of-touch relic whose separatist pandering distracts from real issues like healthcare and climate, a cynical political stunt.
Aug 20, 2026
Far Left
At 84, he is teaming with Gordon Campbell to launch another 'assembly' to polish Alberta's separation referendum.
Progressive critics view him as an out-of-touch figure rehashing a divisive, right-wing separatism that distracts from real governance.
Aug 20, 2026
Far Left
The 84-year-old former Reform leader is teaming up with ex-BC premier Gordon Campbell to launch another assembly promoting Alberta's separation referendum.
NDP/Green critics see this as a cynical, unserious stunt that distracts from real issues like climate and inequality, and they deride it as polishing a losing cause.
Aug 18, 2026
Far Left
Preston Manning, age 84, has appeared with former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell to stage another assembly pushing Alberta's separation referendum.
NDP/Green commentators see Manning as a right-wing relic whose separation push is a distraction from UCP failures on climate, healthcare, and public services.