At different times, she has worked for Preston Manning, Stockwell Day, Mike Harris, John Nunziata, and Stephen Harper.
[6] In April 1998, Maheux became communications director for the office of Progressive Conservative Premier of Ontario Mike Harris.
[7] In accepting the position, she cited parallels between the Reform Party and Harris's right-wing government in opposing employment equity and distinct status for Quebec.
[11] She left after the 2000 federal election, but returned on a temporary basis in mid-2001 when Day faced a challenge to his leadership.
[15] Maheux was the communications director in John Nunziata's unsuccessful campaign to become mayor of Toronto in the 2003 municipal election.