Damien Kurek in the House of Commons. (The Canadian Press)

By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

damien kurek

Former central Alberta MP, who resigned for Poilievre to run, hired by consultancy group

Jul 4, 2025 | 2:34 PM

Damien Kurek, the former Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot who stepped aside recently so Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre could regain a seat in the House of Commons, has resurfaced.

Kurek was announced Friday as the new principal at Upstream Strategy Group, a government relations and public affairs consultancy based in Toronto and Regina.

The company says Kurek, who was elected in 2019 and 2021, before his re-election in 2025, will lead its expansion into Alberta.

“There’s no better time than the Calgary Stampede for me to join Upstream Strategy Group,” said Kurek.

“From the farm to politics, I’m proud to bring my experience to the table. I’m looking forward to working alongside some of the best strategists in the business. Just like the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth highlights our western heritage, I’m looking forward to helping organizations grow and succeed in western Canada.”

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Kurek is from Consort, Alta.