Preston Manning is a Canadian politician and political leader known for founding the Reform Party of Canada in 1987. He served as the party's leader until 1997 and was a Member of Parliament from 1993 to 1997. Manning aimed to represent the interests of Western Canadians and promote conservative values. After leaving politics, Manning became involved in various think tanks and organizations, focusing on public policy and governance. He has written several books and articles on political issues and continues to be an influential figure in Canadian political discourse.