Stairs Out, Buckler In

After only two weeks in the top job in the country, Prime Minister Harper has fired or pushed out long-time leaders-office worker William Stairs, replacing him with Sandra Buckler (that’s her on the right) who among other things was the Conservative Party’s familiar face on CBC‘s Politics show during the election.

Ms. Buckler is said to be in a relationship with Mr. Moore; used to work for BC MP and former cabinet minister Tom Siddon over a decade ago; and was until recently a senior consultant for Ottawa lobbyist firm GPC Public Affairs.

Is there some symbolism in the firing of Stairs – the Emerson debacle – Moore – and Buckler’s appointment?

Sandra: you are going to find that selling the unsaleable (Emerson, Fortier) isn’t going to be any easier under your watch. Give your boss some advice – tell Stephen to stop making moves that invite legitimate public outrage.