The objective of the organization was to lay the foundations of a new political venture in the federal political arena.

Files consist of material relating to Manning Consultants Limited (MCL) including: 010.06 Miscellaneous MCL; 010.07 Early western protest movements; 010.08 Kim Abbott/new federalism; 010.09-011.01 Child welfare abuse; 011.02 Information package prepared for: Mr. E.P. Manning, President Manning Consultants Limited; 011.03 Inequality/Confed/'88.

Files consist of sermons given by Manning for Canada's National Bible Hour radio show including: 003.08-004.01 Preston's sermons, Sept. 78 - Dec. 86; 004.02 Preston's sermons, Jan. 87 - .

Files consist of audiocassettes containing radio spots and addresses by Preston Manning as well as by his father, Ernest Manning, including: 015.05 Ernest and Preston Manning; 015.06 Canada Commentary series; 015.07 Preston Manning addresses.

Subseries consists of material relating to the manuscript "The new Canada".

Files consist of working material for "The new Canada" manuscript such as correspondence, presentations, notes, and reference material.

Files consist of the draft manuscript for "The new Canada" with one file containing sections I-II and the other with section III and includes: 002.04 P. Manning draft manuscript Sept/91 (I); 002.05 P. Manning draft manuscript Sept/91 (III).

Files consist of reference material for "The new Canada" manuscript including: 001.05 Edmonton Assembly 89 and Task Force; 001.06 Saskatoon Assembly 91; 001.07 Battle of Yellowhead; 001.08 Beaver River election, axe the tax, Senate; 001.09 Black/Jackman dinner, Sept. 5/90, corporate contacts - finance; 002.01 Native policy/Yukon; 002.02 Book project; 002.03 Material collected for "The new Canada".

Folder consists of 1) Leadership for a new Canada, Reform Party of Canada Preston Manning electoral poster; 2) Preston Manning, Reform electoral poster; 3) Statement of principles and a pledge of commitment to constituents by Preston Manning upon becoming a Member of Parliament, 1994; 4) "This is your seat. On Monday, take it back." Now you have a REAL alternative. Preston Manning, Leader, Reform Party of Canada electoral poster.