John Manley is a prominent Canadian politician and lawyer who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Canada from 2002 to 2003 under Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. He held key cabinet positions including Minister of Industry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, where he played a crucial role in securing the Canada-U.S. border and leading Canada’s response to the 9/11 attacks, and Minister of Finance, managing critical economic and social policies. After retiring from politics in 2004, Manley transitioned to influential roles in business and public policy, serving as president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada and chairing significant advisory panels, including on Canada’s future role in Afghanistan, while holding multiple corporate directorships and contributing to national economic and security strategies.