Poilievre loses another senior adviser as deputy chief of staff announces departure

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is facing another senior staffing change after deputy chief of staff Aaron Wudrick announced that he will leave his position later this month to pursue an opportunity in the private sector.

Wudrick informed Conservative members of Parliament and colleagues of his decision Thursday, November 5, confirming that his departure would take effect November 27.

The announcement marks the third departure of a senior figure from Poilievre’s office this year, following the retirement of former chief of staff Ian Todd and the earlier departure of communications director Katy Merrifield.

Wudrick has worked with Poilievre’s team for approximately two and a half years, initially serving as director of policy before becoming deputy chief of staff earlier this year.

In his departure message, Wudrick expressed appreciation for his colleagues and reiterated his confidence in the Conservatives’ ability to form government following the next federal election.

His exit comes as the Conservative Party continues to challenge Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government over federal spending, affordability, economic growth and Canada’s trade relationship with the United States.

The party is also preparing for upcoming federal byelections and the possibility of another national electoral contest.

Steve Outhouse, who assumed the chief of staff position following Todd’s retirement, remains a central figure in Poilievre’s political organization and election planning.

Although senior staffing changes are not uncommon in political offices, Wudrick’s departure adds to a series of personnel transitions within the Conservative leadership team at a politically consequential time.