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“My first official consulting job, therefore, was for a scrap metal dealer (he resented the term "junk dealer") in East Edmonton named Benny Sugarman.”

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Preston Manning

Preston Manning is a distinguished Canadian politician recognized for his leadership in the Reform Party of Canada and the Canadian Alliance. Born on June 10, 1942, he has been a key figure in Canadian politics, particularly in the realms of federalism and conservative politics. more

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