Chris Lewis MP | Essex

April 2021 News

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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Meeting with the Chaldean League of Windsor | Apr 23, 2021

It was an honour to meet with the Chaldean League of Windsor this evening and hear about the many projects they are currently running in the Essex-Windsor region: including helping to get food to over 500 families.

The Border still is not getting the urgent attention it warrants | Apr 21, 2021

I addressed a Liberal MP whose riding borders New York State. Unfortunately, he seemed totally unaware of this issue. The Border still is not getting the urgent attention it warrants.

CBSA Agents and Staff Will Now Be Receiving Vaccines | Apr 21, 2021

After meeting with CBSA Union President this past week, I raised this urgent matter in the House of Commons. Today the Public Safety Minister announced that the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be vaccinating local Canada Border Services Agency Officers and Staff. These essential workers are getting the long overdue protection they deserve.

Happy Birthday Allison| Apr 21, 2021

Wishing my beautiful wife, my friend and mother of my children a VERY Happy Birthday. Although I must say she is typically confused by many as my daughter. Allison continues to be my rock in my passion to serve Essex. She truly is my strength and deserves to be celebrated. One day we will get away (and you’ll have my undivided attention!) once again.

Thanks my love! Happy Birthday.

Chris

Calling for Protection of Border Agents and Staff | Apr 20, 2021

I recently met with the CBSA Union President. The 540 workers they represent have not been given access to the vaccine. An outbreak would jeopardize their health, and a closure of the border would jeopardize our already fragile supply chain.

Liberal 2021 Budget Released| Apr 20, 2021

Yesterday, Chris made 131 calls to constituents on a range of issues! The Liberals introduced their first budget in two years, lots of money out the door from the pockets of hard-working Canadians. Chris will give his take on the Budget over the coming days, but today he wants to hear from you.

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Honouring Jack Miner and his Conservation Work | Apr 19, 2021

National Wildlife Week honours Jack Miner for his pioneer work in wildlife conservation. Miner’s achievements as a world-renowned pioneer for wildlife conservation, are featured in the April edition of the Canadian Geographic. Chris and Tim Dobson, the current Director of the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation are both quoted in the article.

Honouring the Canadians and Allies who fought at Vimy Ridge. | Apr 9, 2021

The Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought during the First World War from April 9-12, 1917. Today we honour the Canadians and our allies who fought at Vimy Ridge. May their sacrifices never be forgotten.