| The Honourable Jay D. Hill PC |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Prince George—Peace River |
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| In office 1993 federal election – October 25, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Oberle, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Bob Zimmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 27, 1952 Fort St. John, British Columbia |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations |
Reform (1993-2000) Canadian Alliance (2000-2003) |
| Spouse(s) | Leah Hill |
| Residence | Fort St. John, British Columbia |
| Profession | Farmer |
Jay D. Hill PC (born December 27, 1952) is a former Canadian politician and member of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was the Member of Parliament for the riding of Prince George—Peace River from 1993 until his retirement in 2010. He also served as Government House Leader in the Canadian House of Commons during his tenure. On July 21, 2010, Hill announced that he would be retiring at the May 2011 federal election. In October 2010, he announced he would retire on October 25, 2010.[1]
Hill was born in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Before entering politics, Hill had served as the president of the B.C. Grain Producers Association, and as the Director for Grain with the B.C. Federation of Agriculture.
As an elected member of the Parliament of Canada of the Reform Party of Canada since 1993, Hill has generally voted along official party lines. He has also opposed changes to divorce laws that would reduce the amount of time divorced fathers spend with their children, and has attempted to help refugees get admitted to Canada. Additionally, Hill has called for an inquiry into the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's role in the 1985 Air India bombing. Generally, he is viewed as a right wing Conservative, he has repeatedly called all Government surpluses overtaxation.
Hill was one of seven Canadian Alliance Members of Parliament ejected from caucus for questioning the abilities of then-leader Stockwell Day.
Hill has served in various roles for his party, including Chief Whip as well as the opposition critic for National Defence, Transport and Justice ministries. He is the only MP to have served as Whip for two different parties.
One of Hill's private members bills will be incorporated into the latest federal budget. His bill called for tax breaks for couples who adopt children.
On February 16, 2006, Hill was made a privy councillor and the Chief Government Whip, a key position in a minority government. On January 4, 2007, he was appointed Secretary of State in the Harper government; On October 30, 2008, he became Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, serving until August 6, 2010.
Hill retired from politics on October 25, 2010.[2]
| 28th Ministry – Cabinet of Stephen Harper | ||
| Cabinet Posts (1) | ||
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| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Peter Van Loan | Minister of State 2008-2010 (NB: styled as Leader of the Government in the House of Commons)" |
John Baird |
| Sub-Cabinet Post | ||
| Predecessor | Title | Successor |
| Secretary of State (2007-2008) (NB: no portfolio specified, also served as Chief Government Whip) |
Gordon O'Connor | |