William J. Stairs
| William J. Stairs | |
|---|---|
| Director of Communications, Prime Minister's Office | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Succeeded by | Sandra Buckler |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Conservative Party of Canada |
William James Stairs (born September 30, 1956 in Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia) was the director of communications for Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper.[1]
Stairs has a doctorate in political science, and is fluently bilingual.[1]
A former special assistant to The Honourable Senator Lowell Murray, William Stairs was the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the 2000 federal election in the Timiskaming—Cochrane riding,[2][3] finishing third to the Liberal candidate Benoit Serré. In 2003, Stairs became a spokesman for Progressive Conservative Party of Canada leader, Peter MacKay.[1] In 2005, he was made a Conservative Party of Canada spokesman and communications director for party leader Stephen Harper during the Canadian federal election, 2006.[1]
Stairs was replaced several days into Harper's tenure as Prime Minister by Sandra Buckler.[1][4] He later returned to the Prime Minister's Office as director of issues management.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Harper replaces communications director". CTV News. February 21, 2006. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Elections Canada Online | Complete list of confirmed candidates by province and territory". elections.ca. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ↑ Patrick, Jim (November 24, 2000). "Voters wonder what is on the horizon". Kirkland Lake Gazette.
- 1 2 Jane Taber (March 31, 2010). "Stephen Harper loses another communications chief". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ↑ David Akin (March 31, 2010). "Harper looks for new communications director". Post Media News. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- Patrick, Jim (November 24, 2000). "Voters wonder what's on horizon". Kirkland Lake Gazette.