Daniel Nowlan

[Sean Speer @Sean_Speer]

My remarks on Canadian economic nationalism from the Bricklin to the Macdonald Royal Commission and today.

WATCH: https://t.co/7WYQtNMayY…

[Sean Speer @Sean_Speer]

“The Bricklin had sleek gull-wing doors. It looked a lot like the DeLorean, for those who don’t remember it.

It lasted for about 12 months. There were roughly 3,000 cars that came off the production line. Today, it’s an interest of collector curiosity, but not a durable, sustainable part of the New Brunswick economy.

And I think we need to understand the Bricklin, in a way, as a metaphor for this broader conversation that we’re having today about economic nationalism.”

[Daniel Nowlan @1755daniel]

@Mikeggibbs First this is stupid, second Mr Poilievre was scheduled to speak long before the Prime Minister, third this is stupid

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

What a win! For the first time since 1993, the @BlueJays are going to the World Series. It’s not over yet, we #WANTITALL

[Melissa Lantsman @MelissaLantsman]

Springer with the second the biggest home run in #BlueJays history for the #ALCS and after 32 years these birds are flying all the way to the World Series.

I’m not crying, you’re crying.
Canada’s team 🇨🇦💪 #WANTITALL

[Daniel Allain @DanielAllainNB]

Samedi, j'ai officiellement lancé ma campagne pour devenir le prochain chef du Parti progressiste-conservateur du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Je suis rempli d'énergie et profondément honoré par l’immense participation. Du fond du cœur – merci !

L'année qui vient sera chargée ! Il y a beaucoup d'étapes à franchir entre aujourd'hui et le 17 octobre 2026 – et j'espère que vous nous accompagnerez dans ce parcours.

Abonnez-vous pour rester en contact sur https://t.co/gttSaylvBZ

Ensemble, nous allons réfléchir, rebâtir et renouer avec nos membres et avec les Néo-Brunswickois !

Merci encore pour tout votre soutien.

Allons-y !

[Daniel Allain @DanielAllainNB]

On Saturday I officially launched my campaign to become the next Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick.

I am energized and humbled by the huge turnout. From the bottom of my heart – thank you.

The next year will be busy! There are a lot of steps that have to be climbed between today and October 17, 2026 – and I hope you will come along for the journey.

Subscribe to stay in touch at https://t.co/ZJCs8ORz15.

Together we will reflect, rebuild, and re-engage with our members and with New Brunswickers!

Thank you again, for all your support.

Let’s go!

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Harper’s chief of staff Nigel Wright was hailed as future of Conservative Party https://t.co/K4h4ZgHS7F

[Sean Speer @Sean_Speer]

The quiet excellence of Nigel Wright

There’s been much written and said this week about Nigel Wright’s hard work, professional achievements, and extraordinary service. He did and accomplished a lot in just 62 years.

Yet his tendency towards action in business, politics, or charity shouldn’t overshadow his formidable intellect and first-rate mind. Nigel thought deeply about everything from culture to economics to metaphysics. His intellectual framework for seeing and understanding the world was rich and textured. Even when he was confronting something new, he started with a structure of serious ideas.

He drew on history, philosophy, theology, and economics not as abstractions but as practical guides for how to live and how to serve. Conversations with Nigel were never superficial. He brought the same intensity of thought to a discussion about tax policy as he did to the role of grace in human affairs.

All of this could be a bit intimidating for a young person who was still trying to make sense of the world. We started a book club after he left the Prime Minister’s Office that lasted for about six months, in part because his contributions were so incisive and penetrating that I think it daunted others from weighing in.

But it was also a huge source of inspiration—a challenge to those around him to think more deeply, too. As a PMO staffer, seeing Nigel’s diligence and rigour first-hand necessarily motivated you to raise your own standards.

He extended this depth of thought to his understanding of conservatism. His scrutiny of and commitment to conservative ideas were second to none. He ultimately saw them as the best means for understanding human nature, economic decision-making, and how we ultimately live together. Re-reading emails from him on these questions in recent days has reminded me that I’m a Nigel Wright conservative.

His intellectual seriousness was, of course, matched by a moral seriousness. Nigel believed that our gifts and talents imposed obligations to our families, communities, and the country itself. His faith wasn’t merely private. It animated his public service, his generosity, and his sense of responsibility.

What made Nigel remarkable was how he combined these qualities with kindness and humility. He had no interest in being the loudest voice in the room. He wanted to be the most useful. Those of us fortunate to have known him were shaped by his example of quiet excellence.

How I’ll ultimately remember Nigel, though, is how he brought together action and thought. He was a doer, but he was also a thinker. His ideas informed his work, and his work gave weight to his ideas. That balance is rare, and it’s what made him such an exceptional presence in business, politics, and in the lives of those around him.

[Daniel Nowlan @1755daniel]

@TheHubCanada @stevestaley Beautifully written

[The Hub @TheHubCanada]

.@stevestaley: Nigel Wright showed us that greatness and goodness can be one and the same.

https://t.co/5diFAnVOiK

[Hon. Lisa MacCormack Raitt P.C. @lraitt]

Nigel Wright demonstrated for us all that you can be fair and decent while being brilliant in the cut-throat worlds of finance and politics. You just have to choose to be. So as we mourn him, I’m thinking about how I can help fill the space he has left - using the success that has been given to me to quietly make others lives better. That’s Nigel’s legacy - an inspiration to do good works and great things without the fanfare.

[Carl Vallée @carlvallee]

Nigel Wright était un ami du Québec.

Aujourd’hui, nous avons appris le décès de notre ami et ancien chef de cabinet du PM Harper, Nigel Wright. Beaucoup d’anciens collègues ont témoigné de sa profonde gentillesse, son humilité, son engagement et son intelligence. Évidemment, je corrobore. Ajoutez à cela qu’il était un bourreau de travail, le premier arrivé au bureau et le dernier à quitter. Il répondait à tous ses courriels, sans exception.

Mais ce que les gens ne savent peut-être pas c’est qu’il était très érudit, un étudiant de l’histoire. Il admirait le Québec et sa volonté de célébrer son histoire et protéger son patrimoine. Comme le premier ministre, il comprenait aussi, après notre victoire électorale de 2011 qui s’est soldée sans appui significatif au Québec, qu’il nous fallait inclure le Québec.

À l’époque, il existait déjà un projet de loi afin d’ajuster la représentation des provinces dont le poids démographique avait significativement augmenté au cours des dernières décennies. Le train législatif était déjà bien en marche et les décisions prises.

Le problème est que la nouvelle composition de la chambre allait faire du Québec une province sous-représentée. Pour les Québécois au gouvernement, ce dénouement ne pouvait pas convenir. Après tout, le Québec n’est pas qu’une simple province, il est le berceau d’une minorité nationale qui parle la langue fondatrice du Canada.

Nigel était sensible à ces arguments et nous a encouragés à écrire un mémo au premier ministre. Avec sa bénédiction et son appui, mon collègue Martin Bélanger et moi avons écrit à M. Harper à ce sujet. Ce dernier s’est rallié à ce point de vue. Après tout, il était — lui aussi — un ami du Québec.

Lors de la prochaine soirée électorale, lorsque vous verrez que le Québec a 78 sièges au lieu de 75, vous penserez à Nigel Wright.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Laureen and I are shocked and heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Nigel Wright.

A unique and deeply accomplished person, Nigel combined intellectual acumen with incredible capacity for work. 

Nigel loved his country and believed in the value of public service, having twice served in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, including as my Chief of Staff.  He was also a man of faith who cared about his fellow citizens and generously supported a range of philanthropic causes throughout his life. 

Nigel was truly a special person whom we have lost far too soon.  Our condolences to his family and many friends, both in Canada and around the world.

[Joe Oliver @joeoliver1]

I am deeply sorry about the sudden passing of Nigel Wright. He was an exceptionally bright, accomplished, insightful, warm and giving person who contributed greatly to Canada and the conservative movement. He will be widely missed.

[Daniel Nowlan @1755daniel]

@FredDeLorey In fact arguably the lest successful ethnic cleansing ever, from about 15,000 Acadians in 1755 to approximately with over 500,000 just in Atlantic Canada and over 3M descendants worldwide wide, Acadians have thrived and I am so proud of my heritage

[Daniel Nowlan @1755daniel]

@Sean_Speer This is a very solid idea and would be very attractive to many business folks, it’s one of the main reasons the US government typically attracts senior executives to join public service.

[Victor Fedeli @VictorFedeli]

Congratulations to Dan Nowlan on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of your invaluable contributions to Canada.

With a distinguished career in the private sector and a long record of public service, Dan currently serves on the board of Venture Ontario and the National Bank of Canada.

Thank you, Dan, for putting the wellbeing of our nation at the heart of your life’s work.

[Adam Chambers @adamchamb]

The PM campaigned on his economic credentials and the importance of a "plan to deal with the crisis and need to act fast" (his words).
Now we learn his plan isn't ready for prime time.

[Daniel Nowlan @1755daniel]

@Mikeggibbs It is actually fine