Ben Woodfinden
Ben Woodfinden serves as the communications director for the Conservative campaign, having previously contributed to the party's messaging through his writing. His insights and strategies have been instrumental in shaping the new direction of the Conservative movement under Pierre Poilievre.
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Ben Woodfinden is a senior adviser at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips and the former director of communications for Pierre Poilievre.
Can Pierre Poilievre’s conservatism win in our brave new world?
Canada· 2026-01-24
Ben Woodfinden, spokesman for Mr. Poilievre from 2022 until this past spring, said there will be a constitutional crisis if the Supreme Court imposes limits on the notwithstanding clause.
Ottawa defends Supreme Court submission proposing notwithstanding clause limitsCanada· 2025-09-19
Former Poilievre communications director Ben Woodfinden told the Toronto Star that Mr. Poilievre must adopt a 'softer tone and approach.'
Pierre Poilievre can be an attack dog and a grown-up all at the same timeCanada· 2025-08-20
Among those exiting are his director of communications, Ben Woodfinden.
Conservative MPs gather in Ottawa to discuss next steps, analyze election lossCanada· 2025-05-06
Ben Woodfinden was hired as Pierre Poilievre’s communications director.
Who are the people steering the Liberal and Conservative election campaigns?Canada· 2025-04-06
