Chris Lewis MP - Essex

“How are the next generations going to be able to start a family, have a car and afford a house? What could have been done differently in this budget to look to the future?” I asked this question to MP Ziad Aboultaif yesterday during debate in the House.

Trudeau’s Failed International Negotiations are Pushing Canadian Jobs Out| May 11, 2021

Today I joined the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology in their study of “Economic Recovery from COVID-19.” Watch the clip for more details on Harper’s negotiations in 2010 and on the expected impact of Line 5’s closure.

Enbridge Line 5 Update| May 11, 2021

The governor of Michigan has issued a notice ordering Enbridge Inc. to shut down Line 5 by May 12, after terminating the easement for the pipeline. Enbridge Line 5 has indicated it will operate Line 5 legally unless ordered to do so by a court order.

12,000 Travel Advisors with Zero Sector Specific Aid | May 11, 2021

Today I had the privilege of bringing forward a vitally important petition, representing over 12,000 Canadians who have been left behind by this Liberal government’s mismanagement of the Covid-19 pandemic response.

National Nursing Week | May 10, 2021

This week is National Nursing Week in Canada!

I wanted to give a sincere thank you to all of the nurses and the important roles each and everyone of you play in the healthcare field.

Mail-In Ballots. Yea or Nae? | May 10, 2021

After only four hours of debate, the Trudeau Liberals gave notice of time allocation for Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, which may trigger a vote in the House of Commons today.

Stop Bill C-10 | May 10, 2021

Two weeks ago, the Liberals voted against the section of their own bill that would have at least partially exempted individual users who upload videos to social media sites like YouTube and Facebook from CRTC regulation under the bill.

Over 200,000 Jobs Lost in April | May 10, 2021

Last month, the job numbers are a massive letdown for more than 200,000 Canadians who lost their jobs as a result of the NDP’s support for Justin Trudeau and the Liberal agenda. Retail (-84,000); accommodation and food services (-59,000); and information, culture and recreation (-26,000).

Happy Mother’s Day! | May 9, 2021

Happy Mother’s Day Mom! We may not agree on who has the best mom, but I think we can all agree that moms, as a rule, rule!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!

The Unfortunate Pattern of Elder Abuse | May 6, 2021

This week, the Justice Committee began a study on elder abuse. I addressed my final question to a representative from the Department of Justice: “When it is reported, how often is the abuser of an elder actually prosecuted?

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Presenting a Petition to protect Travel Advisors | May 5, 2021

Today, I presented a petition on behalf of 24,000 Travel Advisors across Canada, who have gone a year without any revenue and without any targeted Government support.

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Happy Travel Agent Day! | May 5, 2021

Thank you to the over 12,000 travel agents across Canada. You have been some of the hardest hit businesses in our country. I think I speak for all of us when I say that I cannot wait to get traveling again. We need the government to stick up for you!

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Talking with Unions: Millwright Local 1244 | May 4, 2021

I am always willing to meet with unions that represent those in the skilled trades in my riding. Today Chris Sutton was extremely helpful in explaining current challenges to the members of Millwright Local 1244.

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Working on Rural Internet with WaveDirect and MP Dave Epp | May 4, 2021

Today I had another conversation about rural broadband internet. WaveDirect is a local company looking to bring quality broadband from Cottam to Pelee Island!

Meeting with the Great lakes Fishery Commission | May 4, 2021

Did you know that more people fish in Canada than play hockey and golf combined? Since the 1950s, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission have been doing an amazing job…

Happy International Firefighter’s Day | May 4, 2021

Happy International Firefighters’ Day.

Today we celebrate all Firefighters and Emergency Responders around the world.

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Bill C-10 is an Assault on Free Speech | May 2, 2021

Thank you to all those who reached out to express your concerns with Bill C-10. The Liberals took a bad bill – their own – and amended it in Committee to make it even worse.

Today is First Responders Day | May 1, 2021

Thank you to the Paramedics, Police Officers and Firefighters who keep us safe and protected!

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leaving Ottawa Today after a Busy Week at parliament | Apr 30, 2021

Leaving Ottawa today after a busy week on Parliament Hill.

Heading back to the riding to continue to work for Essex.

Our Economy Needs Exemptions to the ‘Buy America Plan’ | Apr 29, 2021

Questioning witnesses at the Canada-US Committee. “If former Prime Minister Harper could get President Obama to exempt Canada, surely Prime Minister Trudeau could negotiate a similar deal with President Biden.”

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Pierre Poilievre Tackles our Housing Prices and our Economy | Apr 29, 2021

Pierre Poilievre does an excellent job explaining what is happening with our housing prices and our economy. Worth the watch.

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Petition to Extend Border Exemptions to Essential Business | Apr 29, 2021

Today I tabled a petition signed by local business owners and their workers calling for clarity and certainty at the Canada-US border. Contracts and well-paying jobs are being lost due to the Liberal Government’s inaction.

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Travel Advisors Are Being Left Out | Apr 29, 2021

Travel Advisors have not qualified for any of the Liberal’s supposed “one size fits all” business support programs. As Judy put it, “How much longer can we hang on with no revenue from our businesses and no sector specific aid from our government?”

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Opening the House with the National Anthem | Apr 28, 2021

Today, it was my absolute honour to stand in the House of Commons to sing our National Anthem!

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Day of Mourning | Apr 28, 2021

Today we remember those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or fallen ill at work.

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NDP Supporting Controversial C-10 Amendment | Apr 28, 2021

Bill C-10 is another unacceptable attempt by the Liberals to target the freedoms of individual internet users in Canada.

Great Pharmacies Given Little Vaccine Supply | Apr 28, 2021

While administering Covid vaccines has been the some of the most rewarding work of their careers, Rob and Tim shared that the shortage in supply is causing lengthy wait times for hundreds of their patients.

Studying COVID’s Impact on the Judicial System | Apr. 27, 2021

One witness was dismissive of my Covid-related questions, saying “if you can find [four people who skipped quarantine for the fine] I would be amazed.” So far CTV is reporting over 400… I look forward to considering the testimony of all the witnesses

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What Conservatives Accomplished over Last Week | Apr 27, 2021

Kept Liberals accountable for failure to secure vaccines, pushed back against defecit spending in the 2021 budget, called for a securing of our borders with the new Indian variant and passed Conservative Kevin Waugh’s Bill C-218.

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