Raymond Novak (born March 30, 1977)

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, May 19, 2013. is a

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political strategist, who was appointed as

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's fourth Chief of Staff on May 19, 2013, following the dismissal of Nigel Wright."New chief of staff Ray Novak has long ties to Harper"
'' The Globe and Mail'', May 19, 2013. He was the 14th person to serve as Chief of Staff since the creation of the position. He served in the role until November 4, 2015 following the defeat of the Harper Government. Educated in

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at the

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and the

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, Novak first entered politics as an

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in the offices of

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and

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. He was later a researcher for the

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while

was leading the organization. When Harper moved into

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, Novak lived rent-free in an apartment above the official residence's garage. Ray Novak was employed in the

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since Harper's entry in 2006, undertaking several roles.

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