Ray Novak

Raymond Novak (born March 30, 1977) is a Canadian political strategist, who was appointed as Stephen Harper's fourth Chief of Staff on May 19, 2013, following the dismissal of Nigel Wright. 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 political science at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Calgary, Novak lived rent-free in an apartment above the official residence's garage.