Jill McKnight
- Born
- May 31, 1979 — Delta, British Columbia
- Family
- Married to her husband Stephen Smith
- Education
- Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Business from the University of Victoria
- Career
- Operated South Coast Casuals in Ladner for 28 years; involved with the Ladner Village Market for more than 20 years; Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce
- Political Experience
- Elected as the member of Parliament (MP) for Delta in the 2025 Canadian federal election; Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence since 2025
- Notable
- Delta Volunteer of the Year: Delta Chamber 2019; Queen's Jubilee Award: Exemplary Community Service 2022; King Charles III Coronation Medal: Community Leadership 2024
Where Jill falls on key policy spectrums
Your Money
People & Society
How We're Governed
Land & Community
Total votes cast: 63,293
How does Jill McKnight's voting record line up with your values?
Mr. Speaker, we know that Canadians are facing hard times right now. We know that affordability is top of mind for them. That is why our government is taking steps to support Canadians. That is why we are investing in making the national school nutrition program permanent. That is why we have introduced the groceries and essentials benefit to help families with up to $1,900 per year, and that is
Mr. Speaker, I thank all members of the Women Veterans Council for their service to our country and for the advice and insight they offer as a council. Their lived experiences have shaped important conversations, and I remain grateful to the ongoing conversations. It is a voluntary advisory group, and I respect the decision of any member who chooses to move on to other opportunities. I welcome