Hill Takes Over Question Period

June 17, 1998

OTTAWA — Prince George- Peace River MP and Deputy Whip Jay Hill will be taking charge of the House of Commons Question Period starting next fall.

"Question Period is the most important tool the opposition has to hold the Liberal government accountable," said Opposition Leader Preston Manning. "Jay has the experience in the House of Commons and the necessary political skills to build on Reform’s success over the last year."

Hill was elected in 1993 by one of the largest margins of victory in Canada. In the past five years, he has served critic roles in Immigration, Regional Development, Finance and most recently Agriculture. Hill fought on behalf of farmers like himself against changes to the Canadian Wheat Board, and waged an effective year-long campaign against the government.

In addition to his roles as Question Period Co-ordinator and Deputy Whip, Hill will become one of Reform’s Deputy Justice Critics.