Poilievre's deputy chief of staff departing for private-sector job

Toronto Star · Stephanie Taylor · 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC

Aaron Wudrick informed colleagues in a note Thursday that he is leaving, the latest departure from the Opposition leader's office.

For the second budget day in as many years, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is bidding a member of his team adieu, this time his deputy chief of staff.

Aaron Wudrick informed colleagues in a note Thursday that he is leaving for a private-sector job and to spend more time with his family. His last day will be near the end of November.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve our leader and this team for the last 2.5 years, first as director of policy and then as deputy chief of staff,” he wrote in a note obtained by the Star.

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