Former Harper Chief of Staff Nigel Wright Has Passed Away

Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, leaves the courthouse on Aug. 19, 2015, following his last day of testimony at the trial of former Conservative Senator Mike Duffy. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff and long-time Onex executive Nigel Wright has passed away at the age of 62.

Onex Corporation announced Wright’s passing in a Sept. 30 statement, noting Wright was one of Onex’s longest-standing employees and a recognized leader in the investment and business communities.