Chris Lewis MP | Essex

February 2020 News

New Office | Feb 28, 2020

Today we are moving our Essex Constituency office to our permanent location. The office will no longer be found on 316 Talbot St. North. Chris Lewis MP’s office has now moved to 35 Victoria Ave. Unit 7B, Essex Ontario.

Please feel free to drop by and see us!

Letter to Deputy Prime Minister Regarding New NAFTA Legislation | Feb 28, 2020

Here is the letter sent to the Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland regarding the new NAFTA legislation.

Chris Lewis MP Questions Federal NAFTA Comparative Analysis | Feb 28, 2020

“Would it be a fair statement to say that the only way … that you could make … the numbers look good, is to compare it to no deal at all?” Lewis said.

Pink Shirt Day 2020 | Feb 26, 2020

Remember that February 26th is Pink Shirt Day!

Let’s work together to put a stop to bullying for good.

Click on the graphic to see it in full.

Town of LaSalle Hosts Rogers Hometown Hockey | Feb 23, 2020

Congratulations to the Town of LaSalle for hosting Rogers Hometown Hockey. Events such as these build community spirit and promote fellowship. Thank you for your continued focus on making this corner of Essex County a strong and vibrant place to live.

Colchester Guardian Trivia Night Fundraiser | Feb 22, 2020

The Colchester Guardian Rescue Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides a marine rescue service dedicated to saving lives and safe boating activities.

Canada Summer Jobs Funding | Feb 21, 2020

Hey employers! You now have more time to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding.

Deadline extended to February 28, 2020.

Learn more here.

Chris Lewis MP Statement About Edward J. McCloskey | Feb 21, 2020

Edward J. McCloskey was a Canadian Royal Air Force navigator who was declared MIA in WW2. It wasn’t until 1989 when his grave was found in Orléans, France.

Watch here.

Ensuring CUSMA is Implemented Properly in Windsor | Feb 21, 2020

In this video I question the Mayor of Windsor to make sure CUSMA will be implemented properly in the Windsor-Essex trade with the USA.

Watch the Video

I Read Canadian | Feb 18, 2020

“I Read Canadian Day” celebrates the richness, diversity, and breadth of Canadian children’s literature!

Visit their Facebook page for more.

Happy Family Day | Feb 17, 2020

Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.

Enjoy your day everyone and enjoy the sunshine!

National Flag Day | Feb 15, 2020

Today we celebrate 55 years of the Canadian flag that we all have come to know and love today.

Happy National Flag Day!

Official Canadian International AutoShow | Feb 14, 2020

This morning was also a great meeting discussing ECO friendly opportunities that will put Essex on the leading edge of technology.

Valentines for VETS | Feb 13, 2020

Today I dropped off some of those great Valentines for VETS cards we made at my office earlier this week to the Royal Canadian Legion in Essex. We will be delivering them to all of the legions in my riding.

Crest Mold Technology Inc. | Feb 12, 2020

Today I am on a tour at Crest Mold Technology Inc. . I am talking with the workers, manager and owner about how I can support them in this amazing industry!

Congratulations Kingsville Fire Department | Feb 10, 2020

Congratulations to all of the Kingsville Fire Department members who received their 20 and 30 year medals of Service this evening.

Valentines for VETS | Feb 10, 2020

Yesterday I hosted a Valentines for Vets event at my office. Children and their parents joined me to make cards for Veterans, thanking them for their service to our Country. We made over 100 cards to be delivered to local veterans.

Downtown Essex Tea Party | Feb 9, 2020

I am at the Historic Essex Railway Station this afternoon along with Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel and Essex Mayor Larry Snively as celebrity servers for the Downtown Essex Tea Party.

Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus | Feb 6, 2020

I attended the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus this morning and met with Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association.

Click on the image to see it in full.

Thank Veterans for Valentine’s Day | Feb 6, 2020

Join MP Chris Lewis from Essex to thank Veterans for their service this Valentine’s Day. Interested in telling Veterans why they are so important to you?

Forum for Young Canadians | Feb 6, 2020

Last night I attended the Forum for Young Canadians and met with students from LaSalle and Lakeshore!

Eggscellent Breakfast in Parliament | Feb 6, 2020

Yesterday morning I attended the Eggscellent Breakfast in Parliament. An organization that promotes a healthy diet that includes Canadian eggs!

Visit Egg Farmers of Ontario on Facebook.

Dairy Farmers of Ontario | Feb 5, 2020

Meeting with Dr. Harold Albrecht at the Dairy Farmers of Ontario reception in Ottawa. Harold is a former CPC MP and was previously stationed in the same office I currently have in Ottawa.

Parliamentary Olympian Reception | Feb 5, 2020

Last night I attended the Parliamentary Olympian Reception to hear from Olympians and Para-Olympians to discuss how we can provide funding to make sports more accessible.

Meeting With CALTC | Feb 5, 2020

Meeting this morning with Jodi Hall from the Canadian Association for Long Term Care – CALTC to discuss how we can provide better care for those seniors who need it in Essex and Ontario. We also discussed the need for more caregivers, more beds and how we can remove the stigma around the industry.

Business Council of Canada | Feb 4, 2020

Today, Chris met with the Business Council of Canada round-table to discuss the new NAFTA agreement!

Chris is working hard to represent Essex and Canada in his role on the Committee for International Trade. Some of those present were from General Motors, TD Bank and CT Rail as well as MPs and Leona Alleslev, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party.