Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip Mark Gerretsen was named to the role on May 14.

The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

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Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip Mark Gerretsen was named to the role on May 14.

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

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Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip Mark Gerretsen was named to the role on May 14.

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