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 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