Stephen Warner

Former Press Secretary & Sr. Communications Strategist
Office of the Minister of Health

Stephen Warner has served in strategic communications, media relations, and issues management roles for both MPPs and Ministers in the Ford government.  While working for the Solicitor General of Ontario, he managed public communications for numerous public safety matters, including policing, fire protection, and animal welfare. He also coordinated the media relations strategy among numerous high-profile members of the Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. As an Issues Manager for the Premier, he oversaw a wide range of files across the environmental, natural resource, housing, economic development, and justice sectors.  He is a veteran campaigner, having volunteered or worked in almost two dozen campaigns across the municipal, provincial, and federal levels, as well as for special interest groups. He ran for municipal office in 2014, posing the strongest challenge in recent memory to a 30-year incumbent politician.  In September 2022, Stephen left the political world to pursue a law degree at Western University.