John Manley for Leader: 10/01/2008

Who is the mysterious most centrist person running for leadership?

Is the choice Kinsella's, who he closely guards? "He or she needs to TAKE THE LIBERAL PARTY BACK TO THE CENTRE of the spectrum"

Is the centre Senator Jerry Grafstein's hopeful choice, 'Pinball' Clemons? - "I was all set to go home, but I sat glued to my seat. His is the politics of hope."

Is it David McGuinty?

Is it a mysterious stranger coming in from the dark, a particularly Manley Man?

Manley tests waters?

Manley has emerged once again as the source of choice for comment on the government... I wonder if the media is just being friendly or if their is trial ballooning going on?

On Afghanistan:
Interview: John Manley, Chair of Canada's panel on Afghanistan on the mission and what comes next Transcript

Choice Quote:

"I think there's a continuing sense of disillusionment with the mission overall."

John Manley: 'I think there's been a failure to really engage the public and show a willingness to really spend political capital on it [the mission].'

Harry Forestell, right, interviews John Manley in Toronto Wednesday.

John Manley shows his beaker days aren't far behind, when he valiantly wore a striped tie with a pinstripe suit for an interview Wednesday(CBC)

On the banking bailout:

Ottawa may make millions on CMHC plan for banks
choice excerpt (Globe and Mail):

John Manley, a former deputy prime minister and finance minister, said he was surprised Ottawa didn't pick up the program earlier.

"They make money on it, it increases liquidity in the system - why don't you answer the phone when people suggest things?" he said, pointing out that banks had been suggesting the program for some time.

Historical Quote on the Economy

For emerging and developing economies, recent events are another stern reminder of the need for strong policy frameworks based on sound monetary policy, strengthened financial sector supervision and regulation, and the adoption of prudent public debt and fiscal management. - John Manley at the International Monetary and Financial Committee, Washington, D.C., September 28, 2002

Speaking on behalf of Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Manley Update!

Manley Podcast with the Globe and Mail - Post Election Wrap up Transcript here.

Quote of the day:

"We have learned many lessons from past crisis, but clearly, a universal, lasting solution is elusive. One important critical step forward, however, would be the creation of a framework for resolving international financial crises that would function much the same as in domestic jurisdictions - through a system of rules and regulations, and with the authority to protect both creditors and borrowers. Such a system would not only provide a more orderly resolution of international financial crises, but it would also, we believe, help prevent these crises from occurring in the first place.
This is, perhaps, an ideal, but Canada is working towards that goal with our G-7 partners to forge a more predictable and effective method of managing financial crises - one that encourages workouts rather than bailouts. That work will continue this weekend in Washington."