Prime Minister Appoints Jay Hill
as Chief Government Whip
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
OTTAWA – Jay Hill, Member of Parliament for Prince
George-Peace River, was appointed today as Chief Government
Whip by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Hill said he is honoured that the Prime Minister chose
him to address the unique challenges faced by the government
whip in a minority parliament. “Caucus cohesiveness
is critical to the future success of this Conservative
minority government,” said Hill. “Having served
as chief whip for my party on three previous occasions,
I know our government will be counting upon my experience
to provide the right combination of flexibility, discipline
and support for our entire caucus.”
In a statement earlier today, the Prime Minister said,
“I am very pleased to make this announcement and
to confer these important responsibilities on such a capable
and respected Parliamentarian. In a minority Parliament
the role of Whip is crucial, and everyone’s talent
and hard work will be critical in helping us fulfill the
mandate Canadians have given us.”
To better enable him to carry out his duties, Hill will
also be sworn in as a Privy Councillor.
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For more information, please contact:
Jay Hill, M.P. (613) 947-4524 or (250) 787-1194
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