Media Advisory - Manning Networking Conference

MARCH 7-9, 2013 - OTTAWA CONVENTION CENTRE

CALGARY, March 4, 2013 /CNW/ - The annual Manning Networking Conference brings together conservative-oriented thinkers, interest groups, activists, politicians, critics, and students.

The 2013 Manning Networking Conference will include an "Energy Dragon's Den" (should our oil go west, east or south?), and sessions on breaking the health care monopoly, reforming equalization, and the state of conservatism abroad.

Speakers include Republican Primary Candidate Ron Paul, Former Australian PM John Howard, Ministers Jason Kenney and Tony Clement, as well as representatives from various think tanks.

Full Program here: http://mnc2013.ca/program/

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

FRIDAY, MAR 8

Ron Paul and Preston Manning (10:10-10:30 am) Room 212
A physician by training, Former Congressman Ron Paul built a huge following among young online activists during the last Republican primaries.

Dr. Andre Turcotte and Mitch Wexler (2:00-2:30 pm) Room 212
See the latest findings from our annual Manning Barometer poll on Canadians' political attitudes, as well as new electoral maps and demographic data. Click here for last year's results.

SATURDAY, MAR 9

John Howard and Preston Manning (2:15-2:45 pm) Rideau Canal Atrium
The former Prime Minister of Australia will answer questions about the conservative movement abroad while Preston Manning provides a conference wrap-up.

TO REGISTER AS MEDIA, please contact Olivier Ballou, Director of Communications at the Manning Centre, at 613-720-0688 or [email protected]

About the Manning Centre

The Manning Centre is a national not-for-profit committed to building Canada's conservative movement - by strengthening the knowledge, skills, values, and ethical foundations of political practitioners.

SOURCE: Manning Centre for Building Democracy

TO REGISTER AS MEDIA, please contact Olivier Ballou, Director of Communications at the Manning Centre, at 613-720-0688 or [email protected]