Jill McKnight
Associate Minister of National Defence
Liberal
Top Donors
Political contributions received
| Date | Donor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Jill Mcknight | $5000.00 |
| 2025-04-15 | Devinder Brar | $1750.00 |
| 2025-04-15 | Govinder Brar | $1750.00 |
| 2025-04-15 | Kor Sangha | $1750.00 |
| 2025-04-15 | Richard Morrow | $1750.00 |
| 2025-04-27 | Geetu Mehroke | $1700.00 |
| 2025-04-27 | Jaspreet Sabharwal | $1700.00 |
| 2025-04-27 | William Mcknight | $1630.00 |
| 2025-04-28 | Contributions Of $200 Or Less/Contributions De 200 $ Ou Moins | $1530.00 |
| 2025-04-27 | Gurinder Kahlon | $1000.00 |
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Irving Shipbuilding Inc. | 1 | $10,753,506,708.84 |
| The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires | 48 | $7,250,532.93 |
| Queen's University | 15 | $1,900,665.66 |
| University of Alberta | 8 | $1,675,614.15 |
| EarthDaily Analytics Corp. | 1 | $559,607.64 |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology | 1 | $94,500.00 |
| Rick Hansen Foundation | 3 | $90,500.00 |
| Aerospace Industries Association of Canada | 1 | $40,000.01 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-02Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Minister McKnight is scheduled to make a liquefied natural gas announcement in Vancouver
Natural Resources Canada announced that Jill McKnight will appear in Vancouver on July 29 to make an announcement about international energy exports on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. The notice is a media advisory rather than a substantive policy statement, but it places her in a public-facing role tied to energy exports.
View source →Jill McKnight spoke to Ladner Rotary about her role in federal Cabinet and Delta’s priorities
McKnight, now Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, addressed Ladner Rotary on June 23, 2026. The post says she discussed the role of Delta in federal policy and her responsibilities in Cabinet.
View source →McKnight was scheduled to attend a mining announcement in Delta on behalf of Natural Resources Canada
A Natural Resources Canada notice said McKnight would attend the Mangrove Lithium ribbon cutting and highlight critical mineral funding announced at PDAC 2026. The announcement was a government media advisory rather than a news story about her speaking publicly on a controversial issue.
View source →Finance Canada announced McKnight would welcome a clean-tech investment in Delta
Finance Canada published a notice that McKnight would participate in an event highlighting an investment supporting Canada’s clean economy. The notice describes a media availability and facility tour in Delta.
View source →Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight comments on a Nova Scotia poppy-ban court decision.
Jill McKnight said she respects the independence of Nova Scotia's judiciary in a case involving a poppy ban. The mention reflects her public response as Veterans Affairs minister on a recent issue affecting veterans-related symbolism.
View source →Veterans Affairs Minister McKnight visits CFB Esquimalt to announce spending for jetty project.
Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt to announce funding for infrastructure improvements. The visit highlighted the government's commitment to NATO two percent targeted defense spending.
View source →Veterans Affairs Minister McKnight respects court independence in poppy ban decision.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight commented on a Nova Scotia court decision regarding judges and poppy symbols, stating she respects the independence of the judiciary. The statement reflects the government's position on allowing courts to make determinations on such matters.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Assets
Significant interest in Bill McKnight & Associates Ltd., a holding company.
Gifts
Gift (Act) Received 2025/10/30
Nature
A ticket to the Ottawa Annual Tribute Dinner for the True Patriot Love Foundation, on November 6, 2025.
Source
The True Patriot Love Foundation
Circumstances
The Minister was invited to attend and deliver remarks on behalf of the Government of Canada.
Gift (Code)
Nature
Two 3-day VIP passes for Barnside Harvest Festival
Source
Barnside Harvest Festival
Circumstances
Speaking role for constituency event
Liabilities
Mortgage, with spouse, with TD
Home equity line of credit with TD
Other Sources of Income
Last 12 months
Employment income from the Delta Chamber of Commerce
Last 12 months
Dividends from Bill McKnight and Associates Ltd
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
Employment income from Sulzer Pumps
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Divestment of Publicly Traded Securities by the establishment of blind trust(s)
Trusts
Blind trust established under the Conflict of Interest Act and administered at arm's length
Contact Information
5064 48th avenue Delta, British Columbia V4K 1V8