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Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, dead at age 62
Nigel Wright served nearly 30 years at Onex and was chief of staff to Stephen Harper, resigning amid a Senate expenses scandal involving a $90,000 payment, company said.
- Nigel Wright, the former chief of staff to ex-Prime Minister Stephen Harper, has passed away at the age of 62, according to a press release from his employer.
- Wright was involved in the Senate expenses scandal when he paid $90,000 to Senator Mike Duffy, which led to Duffy being charged with accepting a bribe, but he was acquitted.
- Prominent Conservatives, including Bobby Le Blanc, publicly mourned Wright, calling him a consummate gentleman and a dedicated professional at Onex.
- Wright was respected for his contributions to Canadian conservatism and was described as a remarkable leader and an exceptional individual by various associates.
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He was the Chief of Staff of the former Prime Minister from 2011 to 2013.
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Nigel Wright, a long-time Canadian businessman and former senior advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, died.
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Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
Former Harper Chief of Staff Nigel Wright Has Passed Away
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff and long-time Onex executive Nigel Wright has passed away at the age of 62. Onex Corporation announced Wright’s passing in a Sept. 30 statement, noting Wright was one of Onex’s longest-standing employees and a recognized leader in the investment and business communities. Reacting to the news, Harper said he and his wife were “shocked and heartbroken” to learn of Wright’s sudden passing, calli…
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