Canada Strong and Free Network

Canada Strong & Free Network
MottoNetworking Canada's Conservative Movement
Founder(s)Preston Manning
Established2005
PresidentAdam Bolek
Location,
Canada
WebsiteOfficial website

The Canada Strong and Free Network (formerly the Manning Centre for Building Democracy (MCBD) or Manning Centre) based in Calgary, Alberta, is a not-for-profit political advocacy group[1] that was established in 2005 by Preston Manning to promote conservative principles.[2] It was known for the annual "high-profile" Manning Networking Conference (MNC). The Manning Centre operates the for-profit think tank the Manning Foundation, which undertakes some research and analysis, while the Manning Centre self-describes as a "do-tank", that focuses on advocacy, training and networking events for conservatives.

  1. ^ Zimonjic, Peter (January 16, 2020). "Manning Centre to change its name as founder Preston Manning announces retirement". CBC News. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "About". The Manning Centre. 2005. Archived from the original on January 18, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2020.