Editing Ernest Manning (section)

===Social conservatism and faith===
Manning's deep Christian faith gave him a sense of charity to the poor and needy, but unlike the longtime premier of neighbouring Saskatchewan, [[Tommy Douglas]], Manning was an outspoken critic of government involvement in society. Manning remained a staunch anti-communist, and encouraged strong religious, individual, and corporate initiatives in addressing and solving social issues. Manning believed that the "government was there to motivate and give direction, not to intervene and carry the load."<ref name="auto1"/>

His views on health care and social issues were heavily shaped by his elder son, Keith, who suffered from [[cerebral palsy]]. "He and his wife Muriel lovingly raised. Keith had suffered [[oxygen deprivation]] at birth."<ref name="auto1"/> Manning improved health services in his province but opposed universal public health insurance. Alberta only signed on to the national medicare system after Manning's retirement as premier.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ernest Manning |url=https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/medicare/medic-4k05e.html |website=Making Medicare: The History of Health Care in Canada |publisher=Canadian Museum of History |access-date=19 May 2023}}</ref>

Mannings's faith also heavily influenced his approach to politics. He was always prudent and careful in practicing politics by "always practicing Christian-based reconciliation and conflict resolution."<ref name="auto1"/>