Manning on the move: the politician's son has become one of Canada's most influential figures(Preston Manning)(Interview)(Cover Story)

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Incoming opposition leader Preston Manning is proud of the impact his Reform Party has already had in Ottawa and in provincial capitals. He is the son of former Alberta premier Ernest Manning, whose religious and political beliefs find a strong voice in the Reform leader.

Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Manning, Preston, Manning, Ernest

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In the money; riding high, Ralph Klein calls a March election

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Albert's 1996-1997 budget surplus and other positive economic news has prompted Klein to call an election for Mar 11, 1997. Poll results indicate that 63% of the population support the Tories, while only 24% back the Liberals and 11% support the New Democrats.

Prime ministers, Klein, Ralph

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'Do-or-die' time: Reform fights a rearguard action in its own backyard

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The Reform Party faces challenges in the 1997 national election in its traditional stronghold, the Prairie provinces. Rival parties hope to gain parliamentary seats in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba as voters focus on national rather than regional issues.

Political campaigns, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prairie Provinces

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