Chris Lewis MP | Essex

May 2021 News

Bill C-21 Debated Again | May 28, 2021

The Liberal firearms Bill C-21, legislation targeting law-abiding firearms owners, will be debated in the House of Commons. It will allow municipalities to ban law-abiding Canadians from owning firearms and will ban airsoft sport. Conservatives promise to:

Paramedic Services Week | May 25, 2021

I want to take this moment to thank all of our Paramedics from across Essex & Windsor for their hard work & dedication, especially during the COVID pandemic.

Thank you for keeping us safe and working the frontlines!

Be safe!

Calling For Emergency Meeting In Light of U.S. Softwood Lumber Duties | May 25, 2021

Conservatives are calling on the government to immediately act to secure Canada’s softwood lumber industry. “Canada has not had a softwood lumber agreement with the United States since the fall of 2015.

NDP and Liberal Spending is Growing the Wealth Gap | May 25, 2021

Have you noticed the price of lumber has increased dramatically? Did you know that printing money is creating a jump in inflation? How can people afford to buy or build a house under these conditions?

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Tourism Week in Canada | May 25, 2021

May 23- 30 is Tourism Week in Canada. Canada’s tourism economy was the first-hit and hardest-hit industry from the COVID pandemic, and will be one of the last to recover. Canadians are asked to take the 2021 Tourism Pledge To Travel In Canada.

Controlled Speech | May 24, 2021

The Liberals, Bloc, NDP, and the Greens are all working together to pass Bill C-10 and limit free speech. The Conservatives have pledged to repeal Bill C-10 if it passes.

Happy Victoria Day! | May 21, 2021

A Happy Victoria Day to everyone! Have a blessed weekend!

Agricultural Producers Need the Government to Speak up | May 20, 2021

The Shadow Ministers of International Trade and the Treasury Board are calling the Trudeau government to address barriers affecting Canadian agriculture and agri-food producers during upcoming negotiations on a new Canada-United Kingdom trade agreement.

Liberals Block Access to Surplus American Vaccines | May 20, 2021

The Shadow Ministers of Health, Safety and Procurement released a statement on how Liberals are blocking Windsor’s access to surplus vaccines in the States: “Border cities like Detroit have offered to share thousands of vaccines that are going to waste on a daily basis”

Pierre Poilievre: Inflation Tax | May 18, 2021

Had to share this video with you as Pierre Poilievre does a very good job explaining the reason for increasing house prices and how expensive things are getting. Very informative!

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15th Annual Mayors Luncheon | May 14, 2021

Today I joined our Mayors to celebrate Community Living Month in Ontario. The global pandemic has made this year a difficult one for them.

Community Living Essex County has evolved to be able to continue providing the best possible services to people and their families over the years, especially throughout the pandemic. Congratulations on your 60th anniversary. Keep up the great work!!

Update After a Long Day | May 13, 2021

I had the honour to speak in the House of Commons and at Justice Committee multiple times, today, advocating for travel advisors, seniors, fishing charters, tourism, manufacturers, small businesses, farmers , workers and all of the families that live in the riding of Essex and across Canada.

Excited to be A Grandparent | May 13, 2021

MP Lewis and his beautiful wife, Allison, have received a promotion. They have been elevated from parents of three to their new role as grandparents.

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Line 5: Will the Government Ever Speak up? | May 13, 2021

This Government alleges support for Line 5, the Minister describing it as “non-negotiable”, but the Government has done little to demonstrate that support.” I once again urged the Prime Minister to call President Biden. It’s not clear that he has.

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Canadian Boats Forcefully Moored, but Americans can Get Full Access | May 13, 2021

Today I questioned Minister Blair. It’s been fourteen months since the Federal Liberals, closed our border to the US – land, air and sea. Yet, American Charter boats are still operating in Canadian waters, while Canadian Charter boats are moored at dock.

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A Swift Passage of C-218 Will Help Essex Recover | May 13, 2021

The tourism industry has been hit hard by the Covid pandemic. To recover, it will need Parliament’s full support of. C-218 (Single Sport Betting) will secure well-paying jobs and give the tourism industry a much-needed boost.

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Presenting A Third Petition for Travel Advisors | May 13, 2021

Independent Travel Advisors earn exclusively by commission and must wait up to 11 months to receive their pay after booking a trip for a client. It has been over a year since they have earned any commissions because of the COVID travel restrictions.

Parliament Passed Three Conservative Bills Today | May 12, 2021

Conservatives were able to have three of their bills passed today: C-208, C-220 and C-210.

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Enbridge Line 5 Update | May 12, 2021

The governor of Michigan has issued a notice ordering Enbridge Inc. to shut down Line 5 by May 12, after terminating the easement for the pipeline. Enbridge Line 5 has indicated it will operate Line 5 legally unless ordered to do so by a court order.

2021 Budget Fails to Secure Hope for Home-ownership and Employment | May 11, 2021

“How are the next generations going to be able to start a family, have a car and afford a house? What could have been done differently in this budget to look to the future?” I asked this question to MP Ziad Aboultaif yesterday during debate in the House.

Trudeau’s Failed International Negotiations are Pushing Canadian Jobs Out| May 11, 2021

Today I joined the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology in their study of “Economic Recovery from COVID-19.” Watch the clip for more details on Harper’s negotiations in 2010 and on the expected impact of Line 5’s closure.

Enbridge Line 5 Update| May 11, 2021

12,000 Travel Advisors with Zero Sector Specific Aid | May 11, 2021

Today I had the privilege of bringing forward a vitally important petition, representing over 12,000 Canadians who have been left behind by this Liberal government’s mismanagement of the Covid-19 pandemic response.

National Nursing Week | May 10, 2021

This week is National Nursing Week in Canada!

I wanted to give a sincere thank you to all of the nurses and the important roles each and everyone of you play in the healthcare field.

Mail-In Ballots. Yea or Nae? | May 10, 2021

After only four hours of debate, the Trudeau Liberals gave notice of time allocation for Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, which may trigger a vote in the House of Commons today.

Stop Bill C-10 | May 10, 2021

Two weeks ago, the Liberals voted against the section of their own bill that would have at least partially exempted individual users who upload videos to social media sites like YouTube and Facebook from CRTC regulation under the bill.

Over 200,000 Jobs Lost in April | May 10, 2021

Last month, the job numbers are a massive letdown for more than 200,000 Canadians who lost their jobs as a result of the NDP’s support for Justin Trudeau and the Liberal agenda. Retail (-84,000); accommodation and food services (-59,000); and information, culture and recreation (-26,000).

Happy Mother’s Day! | May 9, 2021

Happy Mother’s Day Mom! We may not agree on who has the best mom, but I think we can all agree that moms, as a rule, rule!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!

Happy International Firefighter’s Day | May 4, 2021

Happy International Firefighters’ Day.

Today we celebrate all Firefighters and Emergency Responders around the world.

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Bill C-10 is an Assault on Free Speech | May 2, 2021

Thank you to all those who reached out to express your concerns with Bill C-10. The Liberals took a bad bill – their own – and amended it in Committee to make it even worse.

Today is First Responders Day | May 1, 2021

Thank you to the Paramedics, Police Officers and Firefighters who keep us safe and protected!

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May 2021 News

Paramedic Services Week | May 25, 2021

Controlled Speech | May 24, 2021

Happy Victoria Day! | May 21, 2021

15th Annual Mayors Luncheon | May 14, 2021

Parliament Passed Three Conservative Bills Today | May 12, 2021

National Nursing Week | May 10, 2021

Happy Mother’s Day! | May 9, 2021

Happy International Firefighter’s Day | May 4, 2021

Bill C-10 is an Assault on Free Speech | May 2, 2021

Today is First Responders Day | May 1, 2021

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