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Carney Puts Essex-Windsor Auto Jobs and Security at Risk | Jan 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
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Food costs  continue to rise | Jan 19, 2026

According to the latest Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index for December 2025, food costs in Canada continue to rise. Canadians are paying more at the grocery store and more when eating out. Essential items like meat, produce, coffee, and infant formula all cost more than they did a year ago. The data also shows growing pressure on households. These figures confirm what families and seniors are already experiencing every week.
 
Affordability matters. Canadians are watching closely.

Happy 100th Birthday!! | Jan 17, 2026

It is always an honour and a privilege to celebrate significant milestones!
 
Today we celebrated, William (Bill) Shea for his 100 years of a life well-lived, in service to his country and community and as an inspiration to all whose lives he has touched.

Unemployment rises to 6.8% | Jan 12, 2026

StatsCan’s December Labour Force Survey shows unemployment rose to 6.8%, up from November. That means 73,000 more Canadians are without work, including 27,000 young workers aged 15 to 24. At the same time, the U.S. added jobs and saw unemployment fall.
 
Canadians need an economy that creates jobs and keeps investment here. Conservatives will focus on putting Canadians first, restoring growth, and bringing good-paying jobs back home.

Happy New Year!! | Jan 7, 2026

As we welcome the year ahead, I want to thank you for the trust you place in me and for the strength you bring to our community every day. Our riding is built on hard work, family, and looking out for one another. That spirit matters now more than ever.
 
I remain committed to listening to you, standing up for you, and working to make life more affordable, our communities safer, and our future stronger. Wishing you and your family health, hope, and opportunity in the year ahead.

Chris Lewis MP - Essex

Constituency Office