Canadian Statesman & Public Policy Expert; Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada; President & CEO of Business Council of Canada
John Manley Biography
John Manley, P.C., O.C., is a Canadian statesman with a career spanning federal government, public policy, and business leadership. First elected to Parliament and re-elected three times, Manley served as a minister in the governments of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, holding the portfolios of Industry, Foreign Affairs, and Finance, as well as serving as Deputy Prime Minister. As Minister of Industry, Manley focused on technology and economic development, contributing to Canada's innovation agenda.
Following the September 11 attacks, Manley chaired the Cabinet Committee on Public Security and Anti-Terrorism, coordinating Canada's response. As Foreign Affairs Minister, he collaborated with Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, to develop the Canada-United States Smart Border Accord, which addressed border security and trade. For his role during this period, Manley was named "Newsmaker of the Year" by TIME Canada. As Deputy Prime Minister, he was recognized for his operational leadership within the Chrétien administration.
Manley's expertise in international affairs was further acknowledged when he was appointed to lead an independent panel on Canada's role in Afghanistan. After 16 years in politics, Manley transitioned to the private sector, remaining active in public policy as a media commentator, speaker, and adviser to various governments. He served as President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada and later became Chair of Jefferies Securities Inc., while also serving as Senior Business Adviser at Bennett Jones LLP.
A Companion of the Order of Canada, Manley holds degrees from Carleton University in mathematics and political science and from the University of Ottawa in law, where he was a gold medalist and law clerk to Chief Justice Bora Laskin. He has served as director and chair of the board of CAE Inc. and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and as a director of CARE Canada and a member of the World Economic Forum. Manley has received numerous awards and honorary doctorates from Canadian universities and is an honorary chief of the Blood Nation of Alberta. His experience in government, law, finance, and international relations positions him as a knowledgeable authority on trade, security, and public policy in Canada and internationally.
John Manley Videos
John Manley vs. Mark Carney - YouTube
John Manley on why what the Bank of Canada sees as "dead money" is more like an insurance policy for private companies. Case in point: RIM.
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