In Canada the Chief Government Whip is the member of the Canadian House of Commons charged with ensuring party discipline among members of the caucus of the party forming the government. The whip is also responsible for assigning offices and scheduling speakers from his or her party for various bills, motions and other proceedings in the House. The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ... In politics, a whip is a member of a political party in a legislature whose task is to ensure that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires. ... A caucus is most generally defined as being a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement. ...
Jay Hill, Member of Parliament for Prince George–Peace River, is the current Chief Government Whip having been appointed in 2006. Hon. ...
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