February 2021 News
800,000 Jobs Lost: Canada left with the Lowest Unemployment in the G-7 | Feb 28, 2021
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The Close of Black History Month | Feb 28, 2021
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Bill Addressing Inconsistent Carbon Tax on Farmers passed at 2nd Reading| Feb 25, 2021
Parliament has passed Conservative MP Philip Lawrence’s Bill C-206 at second reading! This bill exempts farmers from paying the carbon tax on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
Take a Look a What we Accomplished in one week | Feb 25, 2021
- Parliament passed a Conservative motion creating a special committee on Canada-U.S. relations to get results on vaccines, trade, and pipelines.
- A Conservative Bill to extend compassionate care leave following the death of a loved one was passed in Parliament.
- Parliament passed a Conservative bill to legalize single-event sports betting.
- A Conservative motion calling on Justin Trudeau to recognize the Uyghur genocide in China was passed.
- MPs secured support to declare February 22nd as National human Trafficking Awareness Day.
The Canada Workers Benefit, the Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB), and the Canada Employment Amount. | Feb 23, 2021
Savings Tips for Canadian Workers looking at The Canada Workers Benefit, the Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB), and the Canada Employment Amount.
Canada’s Agricultural Day | Feb 23, 2021
A big THANK YOU to our farming community!
133 Helped to Access Federal Government Programs Since January | Feb 18, 2021
Since January 01, 2021, my office has received and processed 133 constituent inquiries to help with access to and assistance with Federal government programs.
In 2020, we assisted 1283 constituents. We take all incoming calls very seriously and do all we can to ensure the best outcome. I want to hear your concerns and suggestions to secure the future.
1,032 Inquiries Received Since January | Feb 15, 2021
Since January 01, 2021, my office has received 1,032 policy inquiries. In 2020, that number topped out at 5737. Your views and concerns are important to me.
If you have contacted my office about a policy matter, your patience is appreciated as we work through them as quickly as we can. I want to hear your concerns and suggestions to secure the future.
Celebrating National Flag of Canada Day | Feb 15, 2021
Let’s celebrate National Flag of Canada Day! This Flag has been a national symbol of unity for us for 56 years now!
Have a Happy and Safe Family Day! | Feb 15, 2021
Happy New Year! | Feb 12, 2021
Happy New Year to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year!
A Warning for Tax Time | Feb 2, 2021
Chris Lewis MP - Essex
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