The future of Canadian politics

The future of Canadian politics will include the name of John Manley as prime minister in a renewed Liberal party. How will this come about? How will he become the leader of the Liberal party and in a position to become prime minister of the country? I do not have a crystal ball but I predict the failure of Paul Martin partly as a result of the Gomery Commissions report on the Sponsorship Program scandal. I predict that the past prime minister will not come out "smelling of roses" and that will follow by the demise of the Liberal party.

If the Liberal party is to survive the next election, it will have to find a new leader. John Manley is that man. He has had a wide experience in cabinet including such portfolios as minister of finance, minister of infrastructure and crown corporations, minister of industry and minister of several other ministries. He also served as deputy prime minister.

At a recent conference relating to U.S. and Canadian affairs, he appeared along side of the last two U.S. ambassadors to Canada. Those two ambassadors were bright men, who spoke well. John Manley was far and above their league; his presentation was straight forward, thorough, humorous at times, and easily understood. He displayed so much knowledge and understanding of North American and international affairs. His clear vision and astute responses to all questions was remarkable.

For Canadian politics, John Manley is the man of the future.