Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appoints a new chief of staff following chief of staff Ian Todd’s announcement that he plans to retire this summer. CBC reports Poilievre is naming a replacement top aide after Todd’s decision. The National Post adds that the role will go to Steve Outhouse, who is currently the Conservative Party’s campaign manager. The outlets describe the change as a staffing shake-up in Poilievre’s office, tied directly to Todd’s retirement plans. Both accounts indicate the transition is intended to keep the leader’s senior operations staffed ahead of Todd’s departure. Beyond confirming the retirement timeline and the appointment, the reports do not cite additional changes to other positions in Poilievre’s team. The appointment takes effect as Poilievre prepares for Todd’s exit later this year.