Conservative MP Damien Kurek, who announced he would give up his seat so Party Leader Pierre Poilievre can run in a by-election, arrives for a meeting of the Conservative caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on May 25, 2025. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
Conservative MP Damien Kurek, who stepped down so Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre could have a chance at a seat in Parliament, has just announced his new role with Upstream Group, a strategic communications company.
Kurek, who was re-elected in the riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, offered to step down on May 2 after Poilievre lost his riding of Carleton during the federal election. A byelection for the Battle River—Crowfoot riding will be held on Aug. 18.
