Jay Hill (politician)

Jay Hill
Interim Leader of the Maverick Party
In office
June 23, 2020 – May 14, 2022
Preceded byPeter Downing
Succeeded byColin Krieger
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
In office
October 30, 2008 – August 6, 2010
Preceded byPeter Van Loan
Succeeded byJohn Baird
Minister of State
Chief Government Whip
In office
February 16, 2006 – October 30, 2008
Preceded byKaren Redman
Succeeded byGordon O'Connor
Member of Parliament
for Prince George—Peace River
In office
October 25, 1993 – October 25, 2010
Preceded byFrank Oberle Sr.
Succeeded byBob Zimmer
Personal details
Born (1952-12-27) December 27, 1952 (age 71)
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
Political partyMaverick (since 2020)
Other political
affiliations
Reform (1993–2000)
Canadian Alliance (2000–2001, 2002–2003)
Democratic Representative Caucus (2001–2002)
Conservative (2003–2020)
SpouseLeah Murray
Residence(s)Calgary, Alberta, Canada
ProfessionFarmer

Jay D. Hill PC (born December 27, 1952) is a Canadian politician who served as the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Prince George—Peace River in British Columbia from 1993 to 2010. He served as Government House Leader in the House of Commons during his tenure (2008–2010). 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] He recently served as the interim leader of the Maverick Party from 2020[2] to 2022.

One of Hill's private members bills resulted in the Adoption Expense Tax Credit, introduced in the 2005 federal budget.[3] His bill called for tax breaks for couples who adopt children.

Hill retired from politics on October 25, 2010.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Jay Hill's exit spurs election speculation". The Globe and Mail. July 21, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Corbella, Licia (June 23, 2020). "Corbella: Jay Hill takes the reins of Wexit — bad news for Canada". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  3. ^ "2005 Budget Plan: Adoption Expense Tax Credit". Department of Finance Canada. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Tory House leader Hill won't seek re-election". CBC News. July 21, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Jay Hill leaves Parliament on his own terms", Globe and Mail, July 30, 2010