Chris Lewis
MP for Essex
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Trudeau’s 2-month Tax Trick | Nov 28, 2024
Common sense Conservatives will vote NO to the 2-month tax trick and say YES to axing the carbon tax and the sales tax on new homes after winning the election.
Reserve your Election Lawn Sign today at https://cpcessex.ca/lawn-sign
Time for a Carbon Tax Election! | Nov 27, 2024
Jagmeet Singh said that he would not support Justin Trudeau anymore, and now he’s doing just that until at least his pension kicks in on February 25, 2025.
With Jagmeet and Justin, it is double trouble.
Time for a Carbon Tax election!
Canadians Deserve Real Solutions | Nov 25, 2024
Justin Trudeau is attempting to distract Canadians with a two-month temporary tax trick and a $250 cheque to be sent in April 2025.
Jagmeet Singh said he wouldn’t support Trudeau anymore. Now, he’s backing Trudeau until his pension kicks in on February 25, 2025, betraying Canadians for political gain.
Instead of relief, Trudeau and Singh are giving Canadians a short-lived tax break, while planning to raise taxes on heat, housing, food, and fuel in just a few months.
Canadians will not be fooled!
Canadians deserve real solutions, not temporary tricks. Only Common-Sense Conservatives are ready to deliver lower prices, better jobs, and affordable homes.
Free Ice Skating | Nov 24, 2024
Please join us on December 15 at 12PM for free Ice Skating at the Essex Centre.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Amherstburg Parade | Nov 23, 2024
Incredible crowds in Amherstburg this evening! Community engagement at its finest!
Merry Christmas, Amherstburg!!
Canada History Week | Nov 19, 2024
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Passport Applications During Canada Post Labour Disruption
Due to the ongoing Canada Post labour disruption, please note the following updates regarding passport applications:
For the latest information, visit: Canada.ca – Canadian PassportsYou can still apply for passports in person at:
Passport Office
Bank of Commerce Building
100 Ouellette Ave #503, Windsor, ON N9A 1A2
Service Canada
400 City Hall Square East, Suite 103, Windsor, Ontario
Service Canada
26 Setterington Street, Leamington, Ontario
Reminder: Mailed applications should be sent via courier to avoid delays.Stay informed and ensure your passport needs are met during this time.
Kingsville Parade | Nov 16, 2024
It was parade time in the Town of Kingsville on November 16th.
The first of many Christmas Parades happening across the riding of Essex!
Free Public Skating | Nov 16, 2024
Please join us on December 1 at 2PM for free Ice Skating at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Imagine Canada | Nov 15, 2024
It was a pleasure meeting with Imagine Canada, yesterday. They advocate for non-profit organizations and shared the need for better government representation.
After nine years of Justin Trudeau, life has become overwhelmingly difficult for many Canadians and non-profit agencies continue to support Canadians through these hard times. I will continue championing these non-profit agencies as they continue serving Canadians.
Thank you for this informative meeting, your advocacy for non-profits and all of your hard work!
Trudeau’s Carbon Tax | Nov 14, 2024
The NDP-Liberals charge small businesses a costly carbon tax, driving up the cost of their goods and operations. Now we learn Trudeau is charging Canadian businesses income tax on his carbon tax ‘rebates’. A tax on a tax is yet another Trudeau scam.
After nine years of Trudeau, Canada is going through the worst decline in our living standards in forty years. We have the worst drop in income per person and the worst economic growth in the OECD. Trudeau’s inflationary policies and taxes are hurting Canadians and weakening paycheques. The last thing Canadians need is another tax.
Free Public Skating | Nov 14, 2024
Please join us on December 21 at 11:15AM for free Ice Skating at the Vollmer Complex.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Trudeau’s Housing Horror | Nov 13, 2024
Yesterday, Habitat for Humanity released its Affordable Housing Survey, showing the effects that Trudeau’s housing hell has had on Canadians.
According to this survey, 82 percent of Canadians now worry that the housing crisis is impacting the health and well-being of Canadians, while 88 percent of renters now say the dream of homeownership is out of reach. Worse still, 59 percent of Canadians – and 75 percent of renters – are having to sacrifice basic needs such as food, clothing and their education to afford rent or mortgage payments. Two-thirds of renters feel their mental health and well-being are impacted by their rent costs and one-third of homeowners say the same is true for the cost of their mortgage.
Common Sense Conservatives have a plan to bring affordable homes for Canadians. A Pierre Poilievre government will restore the dream of homeownership by axing the federal sales tax on new homes sold for under $1 million – a tax cut that will spark 30,000 extra homes built every year.
Conservatives will also tie federal infrastructure funding to housing completions.
Seaton Sunrooms | Nov 13, 2024
It was a pleasure to visit BIOped’s new Lakeshore location, today.
It’s always great to celebrate new businesses in our community!
Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me and thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our community’s health!
Axe the Tax | Nov 13, 2024
The carbon tax has hiked up the cost of food, forcing families to pay $700 more for food this year than they did in 2023. Millions of Canadians now have to rely on food banks to survive.
This was made evident yesterday through the Daily Bread Food Bank’s Who’s Hungry report. The report described Toronto as a “city trapped in poverty,” after Trudeau’s spending and taxes led to rising food prices and rent costs. As a result of this, more than one in ten residents have had to use a food bank, rising by 36 percent from this time last year.
Common Sense Conservatives will axe the tax, build the homes and fix the budget to bring home lower prices and powerful paycheques for all Canadians.
Essex Region Community Food bank | Nov 12, 2024
It was a pleasure to meet with the Essex Region Community Food bank today.
I met with some of the volunteers and received a tour of their new and improved space. They continue to supply and support our community and I am very grateful for all of their hard work.
Thank you to everyone who continues to help feed our beautiful community.
Cottam Remembrance Day Ceremony | Nov 11, 2024
This afternoon I was privileged to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony in Cottam.
Today we remember those who bravely served our country and have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Lest we forget.
Kingsville Remembrance Day Ceremony | Nov 11, 2024
It was an honour to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony in our remarkable community of Kingsville . Marching alongside our brave soldiers, I paid tribute to those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for peace and democracy.
Lest we forget.
More Canadian Energy, Not Less | Nov 10, 2024
More Canadian energy, not less.
For 9 years, Liberals and the NDP have worked to shut down and phase out Canada’s oil & gas sector through anti-energy policies like:
– No-More-Pipelines law C-69
– Tanker ban law C-48
– Proposed emissions cap
These policies deter investment and hinder our energy sector’s potential.
Clean Canadian energy, such as liquefied natural gas, can replace dirtier sources of power and reduce reliance on energy from some of the world’s worst regimes.
Canadian energy workers lead in reducing emissions, respecting human rights, and providing stable, safe energy, while strengthening communities.
Let us know if you support us on this.
Honour and Remember | Nov 9, 2024
Honour and remember.
I was privileged to join in Belle River to do just that. To remember those who willingly served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. To honour those who chose, in courage, to go, to fight, to defend, and the family that let them go.
With gratitude in my heart I say thank you. We will remember.
Veterans’ Week | Nov 6, 2024
This Veterans’ Week, November 5-11, we honour all Canadians who have served, past and present, in times of war, military conflict, peace, and humanitarian missions. This year’s theme, Canadian Armed Forces Around the World, reminds us of the global impact of our military—whether on the beaches of Normandy, peacekeeping in Cyprus, or fighting wildfires at home.
Let’s take time to remember their bravery and sacrifice, and to thank those who support Veterans in our communities.
Sales Tax Cut on New Homes | Nov 5, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that a Conservative government will axe GST on new homes sold for less than a million dollars.
Conservatives are calling on Premiers to match our sales tax cut by also axing the Provincial Sales Tax on new homes. This would save Canadians in affected provinces up to $150,000 on a new house.
Only Common Sense Conservatives will bring home Canada’s promise: that hard work earns a powerful paycheque that buys affordable food and homes in safe neighbourhoods.
Remembrance Week | Nov 4, 2024
Each year, I look forward to starting Remembrance Week in Woodslee. It is good to remember and to honour those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It is important to take the time to thank those who risked it all for our Country. They willingly went, they served with bravery and conviction and they returned forever changed by war.
The sacrifice of parents and grandparents, spouses and children and extended family and friends must not be forgotten. They willingly said goodbye to their loved ones to face each day with uncertainty. My heart is filled with gratitude, today and every day for their service.
Thank you veterans and those who continue to serve Canada. Please also take a minute to thank a veteran and our service members.
Human Trafficking up 73% | Nov 1, 2024
Human Trafficking Increases By 73 Percent Under NDP/Liberal Government.
According to today’s Statistics Canada report, police-reported human trafficking cases rose from 330 in 2015 to 597 in 2022, with over half remaining unsolved. In 84% of cases, charges are stayed, withdrawn, dismissed, or discharged. Every Canadian Premier has urged the government to end catch-and-release bail policies after 256 people were murdered in 2022 by criminals out on bail.
Only Common Sense Conservatives will prioritize safety by ensuring violent criminals face jail, not bail.
Happy Halloween | Oct 31, 2024
Be safe and enjoy your day!!!
In Memory of Helen Lewis | Oct 29, 2024
Remembering the love of a beautiful mother and best friend on the first anniversary of her passing.
I truly appreciate the support and prayers.
Her legacy lives on.
Axe the Sales Tax on New Homes | Oct 29, 2024
Common Sense Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that as Prime Minister he will axe the federal sales tax (or GST) on new homes sold for under $1 million.
In Ontario, about 39 percent of the total taxes on a new home go to politicians and bureaucrats in Ottawa.
Only Common Sense Conservatives will bring home Canada’s promise: that hard work earns a powerful paycheque that buys affordable food and homes in safe neighbourhoods.
Gun Crime is Up 116% | Oct 24, 2024
Violent gun crime is up 116% under the coalition, after falling significantly under the previous Conservative government.
Congrats Rosella Pinsonneault | Oct 23, 2024
100 is an incredible milestone to celebrate!
Congratulations Rosella Pinsonneault on 100 years of a life well lived! Your love for family and friends and your investment into your community, do not go unnoticed. Thank you for leaving the world a better place than you found it!
Thank you Deputy Mayor, Kirk Walsted, for attending the celebration on Sunday, and presenting a congratulatory certificate on my behalf.
Small Business Week | Oct 20, 2024
It’s Small Business Week in Canada!
We’re celebrating the heart and soul of our economy—our small businesses! These resilient entrepreneurs drive innovation, create jobs, and shape the character of our communities.
Let’s show them some love this week and beyond:
-Shop local
-Share their stories
-Recognize their dedication
Together, we can help small businesses thrive!
Migration Festival Parade | Oct 19, 2024
Come on out to the Migration Festival Parade in Kingsville!
Dutch Boys Chocolate and W&W Studio | Oct 17, 2024
Had the pleasure of visiting two fantastic local businesses yesterday in the Town of Kingsville with my conservative colleague, MP Tony Baldinelli!
Huge shoutout to Maggie and Sam from Dutch Boys Chocolate, an absolute must-visit for any chocolate lover! We also stopped by Windblown & Weathered Studio, Gallery, Shoppeon Main Street, the perfect spot to find a truly special and lasting gift for a loved one.
Support local and check them out!
Discussion with Essex County’s Local Wineries | Oct 16, 2024
Met with some of Essex County’s finest local wineries at the stunning Viewpointe Estate Winery. Grateful to everyone who joined us for such a productive discussion!
MP Tony Baldinelli who represents the riding of Niagara Falls, and I gained valuable insights on how we can further support and elevate our region’s wine industry.
Thank you for the warm welcome and inspiring ideas!
Rising Cost of Living | Oct 16, 2024
The scale of the economic misery that this NDP-Liberal government has unleashed was revealed again today by Statistics Canada’s report into food insecurity.
Alarming rise in Canadian food insecurity:
2017: 9.6% of Canadians affected
2022: 15.6% affected – a 60% increase in 2 years
2024 update:
25% of Canadians experiencing food insecurity
50% increase in food bank visits since 2021
Almost 50% feel financially worse off than last year
Canadians shouldn’t have to live like this. Only Common Sense Conservatives will axe the tax, fix the budget and bring home lower prices for all Canadians.
Supporting Local Tourism and Businesses | Oct 16, 2024
Great to have MP Tony Baldinelli, the Shadow Minister for Tourism down in the Town of Kingsville today! We had an insightful meeting this morning with Sue Rice, the Economic Development & Tourism Officer for the Town of Kingsville, and Jodie McIntyre, General Manager of the Kingsville BIA. We had a great discussion on boosting local tourism and supporting businesses across Essex County and ultimately Southern Ontario. Big thanks to Dennis Rogers-Mayor of Kingsville for dropping by and adding to the conversation!
Ice Skating Event! | Oct 15, 2024
Please join us on December 15 at 12PM for free Ice Skating at the Essex Centre.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Happy Thanksgiving! | Oct 13, 2024
This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate the warmth of family and the joy of being together. Though times may be challenging, the love we share costs nothing and means everything. Let’s give thanks for the simple moments – shared laughter, heartfelt conversations, and the comfort of familiar faces. Here’s to the hope and strength we find in each other, and to brighter days ahead for all Canadian families.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and the riches of togetherness.
UofW Lancers Game | Oct 11, 2024
A great evening with my Dad cheering on and supporting the Lancer’s Football Team at the University of Windsor Stadium!
NDP-Liberal Green Slush Fund | Oct 11, 2024
NDP-Liberals violated order to release evidence in $400M scandal investigation.
-Parliament paralyzed, unable to address housing costs, inflation, and crime.
-Auditor General found 186 conflicts of interest in $400M tax fund misuse.
-Canadians struggle with basic needs while gov’t wastes/steals millions.
-NDP-Liberals must end coverup, hand over evidence to police.
Common Sense Conservatives demand accountability and answers for Canadians.
It’s Time for a Carbon Tax Election | Oct 10, 2024
PBO report confirms: NDP-Liberal carbon tax costs Canadians more than rebates cover. Average annual net costs range from $457 to $903 across provinces. Despite government claims, most Canadians are financially worse off. The tax is set to quadruple by 2030, potentially costing the economy $30.5 billion annually.
Time for a Carbon Tax Election.
Consequences of the Coalitions Failure | Oct 9, 2024
Today’s National Rent Report by Rentals.ca reveals the consequences of the coalitions failure:
-Record High Rent: Canada’s average asking rent hit $2,193 in September.
– Skyrocketing Costs: Rent is 13.4% higher than two years ago and 25.2% higher than three years ago.
-️ City Struggles: Vancouver’s average rent is $3,023, and Toronto’s is $2,668.
– Shared Accommodation: Even shared living spaces are unaffordable, averaging $1,009 in September, a 6.9% annual increase.
– Housing Crisis: The CMHC states that the current rate of new home construction isn’t enough to reduce the supply gap and improve affordability.
– Failed Promises: Despite promises, the NDP-Liberal government has not addressed the regulatory burdens and gatekeepers that hinder new construction.
Common Sense Solution: Only a Conservative government will build affordable homes by firing the gatekeepers and tying federal infrastructure money to housing completion.
Thank You | Oct 7, 2024
Honoured to thank Retiring Lasalle Police Chief Duncan Davies and to celebrate the new Lasalle Police Chief Michael Pearce.
Thank you chiefs for your service along with the many first responders who continue to keep us all safe.
Celebrating 49 Years | Oct 7, 2024
Celebrating 49 years with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum!
Thank you for your service in preserving a significant part of our history from which we can learn so much!
Mental Health Week | Oct 7, 2024
This week as we shine a light on mental health and to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. This week is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and advocating for better mental health resources for all Canadians.
Talk about it! Learn more about it! Support each other! Remember, mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s work together to create a supportive and understanding community.
Wealth Gap Widens | Oct 5, 2024
Canadians are experiencing one of the worst slides in living standards in our country’s history.
The dire state of Canada’s economy was confirmed again yesterday by the Fraser Institute, who reported that Canadians’ incomes have drastically fallen behind the incomes of Americans. In this, the Fraser Institute’s research shows that “Canadian provinces are getting poorer relative to their US peers.”
Only Common Sense Conservatives will end Trudeau’s out-of-control spending, fix the budget, and bring home powerful paycheques for all Canadians.
Maidstone Historical Society 40th Anniversary | Oct 6, 2024
It is a pleasure to recognize Maidstone & Area Historical Society for 40 years of keeping alive our local stories and the history from which we learn so much! Their investments into youth programs that encourage the love of our history, is invaluable.
If you haven’t visited Maidstone Bicentennial Museum on Puce Road, you really should!
Charitable Neighbourhood Alliance 12th Anniversary | Oct 5, 2024
It was an honour to celebrate 12 years of the Charitable Neighbourhood Alliance in Kingsville. Their compassionate support and service in meeting the needs of local families is encouraging and inspiring. Coretta Scott King said it best “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
Thank you for humbly showing just how great the community if Kingsville really is!
Gujarati Garba Event | Oct 4, 2024
Great to attend the Gujarati Garba Event, on behalf of Pierre Poilievre, last Saturday at UWindsor, with so many amazing folks. It was a unique opportunity for a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Gujarati community in Canada.
UofW Lancers Win against UofT Blues | Oct 4, 2024
Congrats UofW Lancers Football Team on your 5th win of the season against the Toronto Varsity Blues, last Saturday! Can’t wait to see you play next Friday night as you take on the Laurier Golden Hawks! Let’s Bring It Home! Go Lancers!
The Common Sense Conservative Plan | Oct 4, 2024
Common Sense Conservatives have a plan to fix what Justin Trudeau and the NDP broke.
Canada needs to overhaul the system to make taxes low, simple, and fair. That’s why, we are proposing a Tax Reform Task Force to design a Bring it Home Tax Cut that will:
1. Bring home production and powerful paycheques with lower taxes on work, hiring, and making stuff.
2. Bring home fairness by reducing the share of taxes paid by the poor and middle class while cutting taxfunded corporate welfare and cracking down on overseas tax
havens.
3. Bring home 20% less paperwork by simplifying tax rules.
Iraq Independence Day | Oct 3, 2024
A true honour to be part of the Iraqi flag raising ceremony celebrating Iraq Independence Day!
Student Calendar Contest | Oct 1, 2024
Each year, I send an annual Calendar to each household and business in my riding of Essex as a thank you and a way to help constituents stay in touch with my office. This year, I would like your support in assisting me with my 2025 calendar.
I am hosting a calendar contest for students in Grades 3 to 6. I am looking for a total of 13 drawings—one for each month of the year plus one for the cover. The theme of the contest is “My Favorite Thing to Do” and I am requesting that the students submit seasonal drawings that could be used to depict certain months of the calendar.
The breakdown is as follows:
· Grade 3: January, February and March
· Grade 4: April. May and June
· Grade 5: July, August and September
· Grade 6: October, November and December
Please see the submission form in the comments. All art should be submitted by mail (postage free) or by dropping off at my Essex Constituency Office, 35 Victoria Ave 7B Essex, ON N8M 1M4 by November 1st.
The artwork will be judged by a panel of local artists. The winners will have their drawing reproduced in the calendar and each winner will also receive a personalized, signed commemorative scroll, as well as, a gift from the House of Commons.
Just before the New Year, over 54,000 calendars will be delivered to each household in the Essex riding featuring the winning drawings. To ensure the safety and privacy of the students and their families, no identifying information will be used in the calendar.
I am very excited about this project, once again I hope that I can count on your support to make it happen.
Happy National Seniors Day! | Oct 1, 2024
On October 1st, we celebrate and honor the incredible contributions of our seniors. Thank you for your wisdom, hard work, and dedication that have helped shape our country. Your legacy and impact are deeply appreciated.
Join us in expressing our gratitude and celebrating the amazing seniors in our lives and communities.