Duties
The Leader of the Government in the House of Commons is responsible for the government's program in the House of Commons by:
- planning and managing the government's legislative program in its pre-parliamentary and parliamentary stages;
- maintaining relations with the Opposition on all matters concerning House of Commons activities;
- working with the Leader of the Government in the Senate to ensure the effective coordination of the government’s legislative program; and
- ensuring policy development and legislation/motions concerning electoral and Parliamentary issues.
The Honourable Jay Hill
Jay Hill was first elected to the House of Commons in 1993 and re-elected in 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006 and 2008. Mr. Hill was appointed Chief Government Whip in February 2006 and Secretary of State in January 2007.
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The Honourable
Jay Hill |
Mr. Hill was a member of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. He has been Vice-Chair of the standing committees on National Defence and Veterans Affairs, on Transport and Government Operations, and on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Prior to entering public life, Mr. Hill worked in forestry and in the oil and gas industry before joining his brother in taking over the family farm. During these years, Mr. Hill served as President of the BC Grain Producers Association, Director with the BC Federation of Agriculture, Director of Soil Conservation Canada, and Chair of the BC Provincial Seed Fair. He was also active in the local sports community, coaching junior curlers and minor hockey.
Mr. Hill resides in Fort St. John, B.C. with his wife Leah. He has three children.
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