Grant Hill (politician)
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The Honourable Dr. Grant Hill (born September 20, 1943), P.C., was a Canadian Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party of Canada (from 2003-2004), and a former member of the Canadian Alliance (2000-2003) and the Reform Party of Canada (1993-2000).
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.
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 MP Dr. Keith Martin.
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.
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 the Latter Day Saints.
Hill did not run in the 2004 election.
| 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 |