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The Honourable  Jay D. Hill  PC, MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Prince George—Peace River
Incumbent
Assumed office  1993 federal election
Preceded by	Frank Oberle, Sr.
Born	December 27, 1952 (1952-12-27) (age 57) 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
Portfolio	Chief Government Whip Secretary of State

Jay D. Hill, PC, MP (born December 27, 1952) is a Canadian politician and member of the Conservative Party of Canada. He has been the Member of Parliament for the riding of Prince George—Peace River since 1993 and is the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, or Government House Leader in the Canadian House of Commons.

Life and career

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 (giving him the style "The Honourable" and postnomial "PC" for life) and the Chief Government Whip, a critical position in the minority Conservative 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.

In his book, Garth Turner accuses Hill of performing antics and of having a dictatorial style.

External links

• Official site
• Testimonial from his short experience with the Canadian navy
• News brief on his 'chains' remark
• Parliament of Canada webpage

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