Centre for Christianity and Culture presents Preston Manning, June 14th
Preston Manning will deliver a public lecture on June 14th entitled, "Legitimating the Expression of Faith in the Public Square" as part the 秀色短视频 Centre for Christianity and Culture's free public lecture series.
One of Canada's most recognizable political figures, Manning has championed the cause of democratic and political reform and in the process founded two political parties, the Reform Party of Canada and the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance.
Mr. Manning will share his experience with the current taboos restricting the expression of faith within the political arena, including the House of Commons and why practising politicians fear "letting religion out of its private box".
Since leaving public office in 2002, Mr. Manning has released a book ("Think Big"), has served as a Senior Fellow of the Canada West Foundation and a Distinguished Visitor at the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto, and is currently the President and CEO of the Manning Centre for Building Democracy.
Date: Monday June 14th
Place: Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, McDougall Hall, 秀色短视频
Time: 7pm
Contact: Suzie Jay (jay@upei.ca; 566-0480)
