PM Director Of Communication Leaving Her Government Position

Ottawa-The often controversial Director of Communications for Prime Minister Harper has announced her resignation.

Sandra Buckler, who has been the Director of Communications since February 2006 is stepping down.

Ms. Buckler has dealt with an often-hostile press corps, and along the way ruffled her share of feathers.

She has announced her stepping down of her own choice, this is not something that was requested but rather came at the request of Ms. Buckler.

In an e-mail that announced her resignation Ms. Buckler spoke of her time in service in government.

“This has been a pleasure and an honour and one I will not soon forget,” said Ms. Buckler.

Sandra Buckler has been a powerful figure inside the Harper Government, and it is not immediately known what she will be doing in the future.

She has taken a strong position as a stout and loyal defender of Stephen Harper and his government.

At times, different Senior Cabinet officials have wanted to speak to the media regarding different policies or issues but have been rebuffed and asked not to by the Director of Communications.

The overall message of the Harper Government, especially in the first year of his reign was controlled tightly by the Communications office, and Sandra Buckler has worked hard to serve PM Harper well.