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.
Upstream said that in his new role as a principal, Kurek will provide “tailored” government relations, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement solutions for clients in Alberta and Western Canada….