Sneak Peek Book Launch: Strong and Free by Ted Morton

THE BOOK

In Strong and Free, Ted Morton shares his journey and the lessons learned from thirty years of success, disappointment, and change in Alberta politics. Informed by his background as professor of political science, Morton recounts his early involvement with Preston Manning, his friendship with Stephen Harper, and the infamous Alberta Agenda or Firewall Letter of 2001. He explains how the Progressive Conservative Party’s flawed leadership selection process eroded party support, and how the PC’s refusal to acknowledge and accommodate the growth of Albertans’ support for the federal Reform Party led to vote splitting with the Wild Rose Party and the end of the PC dynasty in 2015.

Openly discussing his conservative ideological principles and goals, Morton provides a record of Alberta politics as seen from the inside by someone who reached for the top—and almost made it. Strong and Free argues that an independent, prosperous Alberta makes a strong and prosperous Canada. Ted Morton has spent thirty years fighting for both.

THE AUTHOR

Ted Morton is professor emeritus at the University of Calgary where he taught for over thirty years. He also served as the MLA for Foothills-Rocky View in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and in cabinet as Minister of Sustainable Resources, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Energy. Currently an Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, Ted Morton is the author of seven books and has been recognized for his contributions to academia, public policy, and for his lifetime of achievement. Ted was a recipient of the CTF's TaxFighter Award in 2018.

THE EVENT

Please join us for this invite-only event that offers a sneak peek prior to the official book launch of Strong and Free. Your ticket includes a signed copy of the book.

THE TICKETS

General tickets to the book launch are available to CTF supporters and the general public and will include a signed copy of the book. If you are a member of the CTF's Taxpayers Caucus, a code for complimentary admission for you and one guest is available. If you do not have the code, please e-mail [email protected].

If you cannot attend, please consider donating a ticket to a student. The CTF will find worthy students to attend in your place.

Students interested in attending the event should email [email protected], as donated tickets/sponsorships may be available.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada