Justin Ferguson

Justin has been with Modern Miracle Network for nearly two years. Prior to taking on this role, he held senior roles in political campaigns and organizations across the country.  Other than a three-year stint doing corporate communications, Justin has spent the better part of 14 years working across Canada in one form of politics or […]

Jim W. Davidson

Born and raised in Toronto, educated at the University of Waterloo, Jim’s career has been driven through his home base in Calgary and today he is recognized as one of the most distinguished business leaders in Canada. Most recently Deputy Chairman of GMP FirstEnergy, Canada’s leading energy-focused investment bank, Jim retired from his role in […]

Hon. Preston Manning

Preston Manning is the founder and the only leader of the Reform Party of Canada, a Canadian federal political party that evolved into the Canadian Alliance which in turn merged with the Progressive Conservative Party to form today’s Conservative Party of Canada. Manning represented the federal constituency of Calgary Southwest in the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 until 2002. He served […]

Mike Nickel

Mike Nickel is a current City Councillor in Edmonton, and he is committed to a more open, transparent, and accountable civic government. He has advocated for a results-based government approach by introducing metrics, targets, and outcomes to all city programs and projects. In Ward 11, since his return to Council in 2013, Mike has resolved […]

Jessica L. Kuredjian

Jessica L. Kuredjian is a litigator based out of the Toronto office of Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP. Her practice focuses on Civil, Corporate Commercial, Administrative and regulatory litigation. She prides herself on excellence, efficiency, responsiveness and candour. Jessica has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the Licensed Appeal Tribunal and the Financial […]

Jeromy Farkas

One of the youngest Councillors ever elected to Calgary City Council, Jeromy Farkas has made waves with his common-sense efforts for taxpayers challenging spending and secrecy at City Hall. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation gave a rare kudos to Jeromy for refusing Council’s “Golden Pension” plan and the large “goodbye cheques” council members receive if they quit […]

Zoelynn Ashton

Inspired by a lifetime of experience in the event management and production industry, Zoelynn is the driving force behind the Canada Strong and Free Network. Zoelynn has worked in a range of management roles throughout her career, Director of Operations, Director of Seminar Operations and Office Management. She has planned and executed events for many […]

Tracy Plourde

Tracy brings her broad range of accounting skills and experience to the Canada Strong and Free Network team. She obtained a BA at Wilfrid Laurier University, earned her CGA designation and is currently a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Tracy started her career in public practice, specializing in NPO’s and small-to-medium […]

Troy Lanigan

Troy was appointed president of the Manning Centre on April 1st, 2019. He continued as president of the Canada Strong and Free Network during its transition in June 2020. Troy is also the founder and part-time CEO of a new think tank SecondStreet.org that examines public policy through the lens of stories and experiences shared […]