party whips in this Parliament were as follows: Chief Government Whip: Hon. Jay Hill Deputy Government Whip: Pierre Lemieux Official Opposition Whip: Hon. Karen Redman Bloc Québécois Whip: Michel Guimond New Democratic Party Whip: Yvon Godin Other notable members Right Honourable Paul Martin, Liberal, former Prime Minister sitting the back benches as Member of Parliament for LaSalle—Émard By-elections Major Reports and Inquiries "Rail Safety Act Review", Chaired by the Hon. Doug Lewis reported 31 October 2007; discussed in TRAN committee 12 November 2007; tabled in House of Commons by the Hon. Lawrence Cannon on 7 March 2008 References External links Library of Parliament: Profile – 39th Canadian Parliament Succession 2006 establishments in Canada 2008 disestablishments in Canada Stephen Harper Canada, Parliament 39th