Jay Hill | |
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| Interim Leader of the Maverick Party | |
| In office June 23, 2020 – May 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Downing |
| Succeeded by | Colin Krieger |
| Leader of the Government in the House of Commons | |
| In office October 30, 2008 – August 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Van Loan |
| Succeeded by | John Baird |
| Minister of State Chief Government Whip | |
| In office February 16, 2006 – October 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Redman |
| Succeeded by | Gordon O'Connor |
| Member of Parliament for Prince George—Peace River | |
| In office October 25, 1993 – October 25, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Oberle Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Bob Zimmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 27, 1952 Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Maverick (since 2020) |
| Other political affiliations | Reform (1993–2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2001, 2002–2003) Democratic Representative Caucus (2001–2002) Conservative (2003–2020) |
| Spouse | Leah Murray |
| Residence(s) | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Profession | Farmer |
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]
- ^ "Jay Hill's exit spurs election speculation". The Globe and Mail. July 21, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ Corbella, Licia (June 23, 2020). "Corbella: Jay Hill takes the reins of Wexit — bad news for Canada". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ "2005 Budget Plan: Adoption Expense Tax Credit". Department of Finance Canada. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "Tory House leader Hill won't seek re-election". CBC News. July 21, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "Jay Hill leaves Parliament on his own terms", Globe and Mail, July 30, 2010