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Encyclopedia > Grant Hill (politician)
The Hon. Dr. Grant Hill
Image:granthill.jpg
Rank: 35th
Term of Office: January 9, 2004 - March 20, 2004
Predecessor: Stephen Harper
Successor: Stephen Harper
Birth: September 20, 1943
Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec
Spouse: Sue Hill
Children 7 children
Profession: doctor, surgeon
Political Party: Canadian Alliance (defunct), Conservative
Religion: Mormon

The Honourable Dr. Grant Hill, PC , MD (born September 20, 1943) was a Canadian Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party of Canada (2004), and a former member of the Canadian Alliance (2000-2004) and the Reform Party of Canada (1993-2000). Grant Hill, #33 of the Orlando Magic, goes for a layup during an NBA game. ... January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Honourable Stephen Joseph Harper, PC, MP, MA (born April 20, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario) is leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Leader of the Official Opposition. ... The Honourable Stephen Joseph Harper, PC, MP, MA (born April 20, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario) is leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Leader of the Official Opposition. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... It has been suggested that Downtown Montreal be merged into this article or section. ... The first European explorer to reach Quebec was Jacques Cartier, who planted a cross either in the Gaspé in 1534 or at Old Fort Bay on the Lower North Shore and sailed into the St. ... A profession is an occupation that requires extensive training and the study and mastery of specialized knowledge, and usually has a professional association, ethical code and process of certification or licensing. ... A typical modern surgery operation Surgery (from the Greek cheirourgia meaning hand work) is the medical specialty that treats diseases or injuries by operative manual and instrumental treatment. ... A political party is a political organization that subscribes to a certain ideology and seeks to attain political power within a government. ... The Canadian Alliance (in full, the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance) was a Canadian right-of-centre conservative political party that existed from 2000 to 2003. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right-of-centre political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ... Mormon is a colloquial term used to refer to members of most of the sects of the Latter Day Saint movement, members of a religion which was founded in the 1830s. ... The prefix The Honourable or The Honorable ( or formerly The Honble) is a title of quality attached to the names of certain classes of persons. ... The Privy Council Office as it apeared in the 1880s The Queens Privy Council for Canada is the ceremonial council of advisors to the Queen of Canada, whose members are appointed by the Governor General of Canada for life on the advice of the Prime Minister. ... The Medicinæ Doctor or Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or D.M.) is a an degree held by medical doctors. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... The Parliament of Canada (French: Parlement du Canada) is Canadas legislative branch, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right-of-centre political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ... The Canadian Alliance (in full, the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance) was a Canadian right-of-centre conservative political party that existed from 2000 to 2003. ... The Reform Party of Canada was a Canadian federal political party in the 1980s and 1990s. ...


From January to March 2004, he served as interim leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons. However, he was not the party's official interim leader -- that role went to Senator John Lynch-Staunton. March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An interim leader, in Canadian politics, is a party leader who is appointed by the partys legislative caucus or the partys executive to temporarily act as leader when there is a gap between the resignation or death of a party leader and the election of his or her... Her Majestys Loyal Opposition (French: LOpposition Loyale de Sa Majesté) in Canada is usually the largest parliamentary opposition party in the Canadian House of Commons that is not in government either on its own or as part of a governing coalition. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ... The Senate of Canada is the upper house of the Parliament of Canada. ... The Honourable John Lynch-Staunton (born June 19, 1930 in Montreal) is a former Canadian senator and was the first leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. ...


Hill was first elected as an Member of Parliament (MP) for the Reform Party of Canada in the 1993 general election. He attracted controversy when he claimed, as a medical doctor, that homosexuality was an unhealthy lifestyle. He was criticized by many other doctors, including fellow Reform (and later Liberal) MP Dr. Keith Martin. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... Popular vote map with bar graphs showing seat totals in the provinces and territories The Canadian federal election of 1993 was held on October 25, 1993. ... Since its inception, the word homosexuality has acquired multiple meanings. ... Dr. Keith Martin, PC (born 1960) is a Canadian physician and politician. ...


He joined the Canadian Alliance when the Reform Party's successor was formed in 2000. In 2002, he was a candidate in the Canadian Alliance leadership election, placing fourth. The 1987 founding convention of the Reform Party of Canada elected Preston Manning as party leader by acclamation. ...


Hill has resumed his medical practice in Okotoks, Alberta. He is also well known for his collection of antique cars and his work in promoting car shows. He is married with a large family, and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This article needs cleanup. ... Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) • Land 642,317 km² • Water 19,531 km² (2. ... Ford Model T An antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America and many other organisations worldwide. ... The temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Salt Lake City, Utah is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ...


Hill did not run in the 2004 election. He plans on working with former Liberal MP Pat O'Brien on a campaign to elect candidates (of any party) who will repeal same-sex marriage in the 2006 election. A Canadian federal election (more formally, the 38th general election) was held on June 28, 2004 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is Canadas principal centrist political party. ... Same-sex marriage is marriage between individuals who are of the same legal or biological sex. ... The January 23 election will elect members to the 39th Parliament of Canada. ...

Preceded by:
Stephen Harper
Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons
January–March 2004
Succeeded by:
Stephen Harper
Preceded by:
Ken Hughes, PC
Members of Parliament from Macleod
1993–2004
Succeeded by:
Ted Menzies, Conservative

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Encyclopedia: Grant Hill (politician) (1683 words)
Grant Hill, #33 of the Orlando Magic, goes for a layup during an NBA game.
Hill has resumed his medical practice in Okotoks, Alberta.
Grant Hill is a Canadian Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party of Canada.
Grant Hill (politician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (311 words)
The Honourable Dr. Grant Hill, PC, MD (born September 20, 1943) was a Canadian Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party of Canada (2004), and a former member of the Canadian Alliance (2000-2004) and the Reform Party of Canada (1993-2000).
Hill was first elected as an Member of Parliament (MP) for the Reform Party of Canada in the 1993 general election.
Hill did not run in the 2004 election.
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