Poilievre communications director Katy Merrifield to step down this week

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s communications director, Katy Merrifield, is stepping down from her role, according to an internal email sent to the Conservative caucus on Tuesday.

In the message, Merrifield said her last day in the Opposition Leader’s Office will be Friday. She also outlined changes to the senior communications team, stating that Micah Green will take over as communications director and Sam Lilly will become media relations director. Merrifield said both appointments were made at her recommendation.

Merrifield joined Poilievre’s team in 2025, around the time the Conservative leader expanded his outreach through more frequent mainstream media interviews and broader public engagement efforts.

In her email, Merrifield said she plans to return to personal “passion” projects that were put on hold when she accepted the senior communications role.

Connect Newsroom contacted the Conservative Party for additional details on the transition and whether an interim or permanent structure will follow. No response was received by publication time.