Jenni Byrne
Jenni Byrne is a prominent Canadian political strategist who currently serves as the national campaign director for the Conservative Party of Canada. Known for her expertise in campaign management and communications, she has played a key role in shaping the party's strategies during various election cycles. Byrne has a reputation for her no-nonsense approach and her ability to navigate the complexities of political campaigns. In recent news, she announced that journalists would not be invited to travel on the Conservative campaign plane, emphasizing a shift towards more accessible public events and enhanced digital engagement.
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Jenni Byrne is a former top campaign strategist and adviser to Pierre Poilievre.
Potential disaster looms over Pierre Poilievre’s leadership
Canada· 2025-12-14
Jenni Byrne was replaced by Steve Outhouse as campaign chief for Pierre Poilievre.
It’s turning-point time for the Conservatives and NDP – but don’t expect muchCanada· 2025-12-04
The Globe and Mail asked Jenni Byrne, who ran the Conservatives’ campaign and remains an adviser to Mr. Poilievre.
Conservatives try to regroup after a difficult week of internal dramaCanada· 2025-11-08
Campaign manager Jenni Byrne has said she will not run the next campaign.
Conservatives changing nomination process to address frustration from grassroots membersCanada· 2025-10-19Jenni Byrne is the campaign manager for Pierre Poilievre, whose insular and combative campaign style has been criticized.
As the House of Commons returns, Carney and Poilievre are both chasing a lost political momentCanada· 2025-09-13
Jenni Byrne is a Conservative campaign adviser who discussed the party's strategy and challenges during a recent podcast.
Poilievre’s closest adviser Jenni Byrne tells a perfect election storyCanada· 2025-08-23
Jenni Byrne has been sidelined from her top advisory role in the Conservative Party.
Despite his negatives, Poilievre has a lock on the Conservative leadershipCanada· 2025-08-21
Jenni Byrne said she will not be taking the lead in the party's next election campaign, but maintains her support for Pierre Poilievre.
Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne won’t run party’s next campaignCanada· 2025-08-08Jenni Byrne is continuing in her role as an adviser to the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre.
Poilievre adviser Jenni Byrne staying on, Conservatives confirm amid speculation of ousterCanada· 2025-07-16Campaign manager Jenni Byrne is a particular target of frustration among some in caucus who feel she should be removed from her role as Mr. Poilievre’s most senior adviser.
Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre, but also vote to keep power to oust himCanada· 2025-05-07
He also paid tribute to his campaign manager, Jenni Byrne, but stopped short of saying whether she would remain a key adviser for him going forward.
Poilievre defends election campaign but promises changesCanada· 2025-05-06
MPs and advisers have given Mr. Poilievre an earful about how the election campaign was run, including demands he cut ties with campaign manager Jenni Byrne.
Conservative MPs gather in Ottawa to discuss next steps, analyze election lossCanada· 2025-05-06
Jenni Byrne was involved in a move that chastised Tim Houston's staff after he distanced himself from Pierre Poilievre.
After third federal election loss, conservatives weigh in on what the party needs to do nextCanada· 2025-05-03
Jenni Byrne was Pierre Poilievre's campaign manager and had tensions with Tim Houston's office during the election.
Ontario, Nova Scotia premiers say Poilievre must mend fences among conservativesCanada· 2025-04-30
Jenni Byrne is known for her reputation of retribution towards those who cross her.
Opinion: The good and unnecessarily bad of Pierre PoilievreCanada· 2025-04-30
Jenni Byrne has long been considered a force in Conservative politics and worked with Kory Teneycke.
Doug Ford calls for unity as he faces criticism from Conservative MPCanada· 2025-04-29Jenni Byrne is Mr. Poilievre’s campaign manager.
Poilievre’s Nova Scotia campaign stop highlights growing rift between federal Conservatives, provincial PCsCanada· 2025-04-25
Jenni Byrne is a top adviser to Pierre Poilievre and is noted for her past tensions with Doug Ford.
Opinion: Doug Ford is acting like he wants Pierre Poilievre to loseCanada· 2025-04-16
Jenni Byrne, the Conservative Party’s campaign director, has been pictured wearing a Make America Great Again hat.
Opinion: Economic dependence on the U.S. means a loss of cultural sovereigntyCanada· 2025-04-16
Another button featured Conservative campaign director Jenni Byrne’s name crossed out and replaced with that of longtime Conservative strategist Kory Teneycke.
Opinion: Mark Carney undermines his ‘adult in the room’ aspirations by keeping button-making staffersCanada· 2025-04-15
The other crossed out Conservative national campaign director Jenni Byrne’s name for Kory Teneycke’s.
Carney says Liberal staffers who planted Trump-style buttons at conservative event have been reassignedCanada· 2025-04-14
Jenni Byrne is the campaign manager for Pierre Poilievre's team.
Doug Ford defends campaign manager Kory Teneycke for criticizing PoilievreCanada· 2025-04-14Byrne is mentioned as the Conservative national campaign director who was targeted in the incident.
Liberal staffers plant ‘stop the steal’ pins at Canadian conservative conference | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-04-14
Jenni Byrne is mentioned as Pierre Poilievre's chief adviser whose name was crossed out on a campaign button.
Opinion: Pierre Poilievre is sticking to his greatest hits. That’s the problemCanada· 2025-04-12Jenni Byrne is a political adviser to the Conservative party election campaign.
Who are the people steering the Liberal and Conservative election campaigns?Canada· 2025-04-06
Jenni Byrne is the National campaign director for the Conservative Party.
How the Conservative and Liberal federal election campaigns are treating the mediaCanada· 2025-04-05
Jenni Byrne is the Conservative campaign manager who called Mark McKenzie regarding his remarks.
Two Conservative candidates dropped by partyCanada· 2025-04-02
Jenni Byrne is mentioned as someone who belittles candidates and volunteers.
Letters to the editor, April 1: ‘My hopes for Mark Carney have taken a body blow’Canada· 2025-04-01
Jenni Byrne is the campaign manager facing criticism for her handling of strategy and operations.
Pierre Poilievre ducks question about Conservative campaign turmoilCanada· 2025-03-31
Ms. Byrne has belittled campaign workers and discounted advice from party stalwarts.
Pressure mounts on Poilievre to refocus Conservative campaign on Donald TrumpCanada· 2025-03-29
