Tom Palmer
Tom Palmer (VP International Relations at the Atlas Network, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute) warns of the coming collapse of welfare states around the world.
Big Tent Conservatism
Just how big is the conservative tent? Champions of different conservative streams debate some possible sticking points and search for common ground. Chaired by Preston Manning, President and CEO of the Manning Centre Featuring Should the state help conserve the family? Social conservative Andrea Mrozek, Institute of Marriage and Family Canada (IMFC) Libertarian Matt Bufton, ...
Bill Whittle
The American online commentator argues that technology will make big government irrelevant.
David Wilkins
The former U.S. ambassador to Canada talks about the state of conservatism in America.
Energy Dragons’ Den
Who should get Canada’s oil? See who makes the best case: Chaired by Gwyn Morgan, Business Executive and Manning Centre Board Member Featuring Dr. Wenran Jiang, Senior Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Institute, arguing that more oil should flow WEST – strengthening Canada’s ties with China. Matt Koch, Vice-President of the U.S. Chamber Institute for 21st ...
Reforming Equalization
As we approach the 2014 renegotiation of the Equalization formula, questions remain whether the current system helps or hinders recipient provinces. What changes should be made to make the Equalization formula work for all Canadians? Does it need tinkering or wholesale changes? This session features a panel of experts and their thoughts on Equalization reform. ...
Nigel Farage
A British perspective by Nigel Farage, British Member of European Parliament (MEP) and leader of the anti-EU UK Independence Party (MNC 2013)
The State of the Conservative Movement
Preston Manning makes the case for green conservatism, political training, and self-restraint.
The Data Revolution
Hear how technology will fundamentally change political campaigns, as well as the role of government. Chaired by Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and prolific tweeter Featuring Sasha Issenberg, Washington-based journalist and author of The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns Stephen Taylor, Social media expert and Director at the National Citizens ...