Chris Lewis MP | Essex

December 2020 News

Essex Conservative Association | Dec 31, 2020

With Justin Trudeau slipping in an interview a few weeks ago about a 2021 election, we must always be ready to win in #Essex when he decides to call an election.

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Working with a Small Business Task Force | Dec 31, 2020

For the last three days, I have been in meetings with a small business task force to look at ways we can help over the second COVID-19 lockdown.

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Rapid Testing is Key to Re-Opening Our Region | Dec 24, 2020

On the eve of Christmas and as my constituents face an uncertain new year with a province-wide lockdown, one thing is very clear, we must find a sustainable way to keep our communities and our small businesses open while protecting the health of Ontarians

Lockdowns are a blunt instrument at best and exact a steep price both economically and emotionally. I am calling on the federal Minister of Health to prioritize rapid testing and more specifically, a rapid testing hub in my riding of Essex

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Merry Christmas to My Wonderful Staff! | Dec 24, 2020

Celebrating my amazing staff at Christmas who have served thousands of folks across the county in 2020. Their dedication to YOU, every step of the pandemic is amazing to say the least.

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Statement on Lockdowns and Small Businesses | Dec 18, 2020

I had a Zoom meeting with local gym owners yesterday. There is a strong link to mental health and physical well-being. Regular exercise is key. I am appealing to the Government of Ontario to designate gyms an essential service.

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Protect Canadian Blueberry, Strawberry and bell pepper producers | Dec 17, 2020

Please see below a letter that was sent by me and my colleagues, urging the government to take immediate action to protect Canadian blueberry, strawberry, and bell pepper producers.

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Meeting with Black Boys Code, FCA & the Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre for Windsor | Dec 15, 2020

Over the last couple of days, I have once again been using the power of video calling.

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Help Should Only Be three-digits away |Dec 11, 2020

Help should be only three-digits away.

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Suspend the Alcohol Tax Hike Planned for 2021 | Dec 9, 2020

Last week, the Conservatives introduced a motion calling for the suspension of the alcohol tax escalator planned for 2021. I was happy to support this Motion so vital to our local economy. Unfortunately, it was defeated in the House.

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We Need a Plan to Support Canadians working in the Aviation Sector | Dec 9, 2020

Aviation workers and those who rely on the sector are going into the Christmas travel season with no certainty and no plan from the Liberal government about the future of their jobs.

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Pierre Poilievre Breaks Down the Current Financial Issues of the Day | Dec 7, 2020

“Canadians borrow from the world to buy from the world.

Others get the money and jobs. We get the debt.”

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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the royal commission on the status of women | Dec 7, 2020

I am honoured to stand with these incredible women.

Each day, they pave ways, burst through ceilings, and take their place of influence, serving with excellence and providing inspiration to women and girls across Canada and the globe.

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Minister of Health Commits to Meeting about the Ongoing Large-Scale, Illegal Grow-Op Crisis in Essex County | Dec 7, 2020

The Minister of Health was asked questions by MP Dave Epp regarding the ongoing large-scale, illegal grow-op crisis in Essex County.

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Erin O’Toole Calls for Concrete Economic Supports for Businesses | Dec 7, 2020

“Until rapid testing and vaccines can be fully rolled out across the country, the Liberal government should be doing everything it can to remove needless barriers to job creation”.

“We need to reduce taxes and regulations on businesses and workers.”

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Talking with Jade and her former teacher Mrs. Armstrong | Dec 4 2020

Recently, I had the opportunity for a Zoom call with a special young lady, from Essex, Jade and her former teacher Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong’s grade 4 class from Essex Public School.

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Keep the Windsor Air Traffic Control Tower Open | Dec 1, 2020

MP Lewis calls on the Minister to Transport to remove the Windsor International Airport from Nav Canada study proposing to close the Air Traffic Control Tower

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