Chris Lewis MP | Essex

June 2021 News

Visiting Rockstar Music Hall | June 30, 2021

It is always good to connect with old friends. Though I haven’t seen Stacy since high school, it was great to catch up and get a glimpse of the business that she is fighting for.

$756 Million: The Liberal Gun ‘Buyback’ Program | June 29, 2021

The PBO has found that the actual cost of the buyback will be approximately $756 – three times higher than the Liberal government’s original estimate. This figure does not include the cost to administer the Liberal government’s firearms buyback program.

Visiting the Grove Brew House | June 28, 2021

Always good to connect with local small business. Thank you to The Grove Brew House for taking time out this morning to show me your business.

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Participating in June 27th Miracle Day | June 27, 2021

I was proud to participate in the Windsor-Essex June 27th Miracle Day! Thank you to all of the volunteers across the region who went out of their way to help so many others today.

Conservative Bill to Legalize Single-Event Sports Betting Passes | June 25, 2021

The passage of my colleagues Kevin Waugh, MP Private Member’s Bill is a victory. For too long, black market bookmakers and offshore websites have had a monopoly on single-event betting. It’s time that Canadians take back this massive market.

House of Commons Session Ended: Time to Get Back Out! | June 24, 2021

This session of Parliament is coming to an end for the summer. With restrictions lifting, I hope to be able to get out more to talk to all of you directly. Today is Throwback Thursday. I thought I would start a series of posts to reflect on previous events and memories!

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Conversion Therapy: Bill C-6 | June 24, 2021

As a Member of the Justice Committee, I voted in favour of Bill C-6 at 2nd Reading. I did so because I supported the ban on conversion therapy and wanted to play a role in amending the Bill to address its grave flaws.

Happy St-Jean-Baptiste Day | June 24, 2021

Happy St. Jean Baptiste Day to all our Francophone communities.

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Conservative Bill C-206 Passes in the House of Commons | June 23, 2021

The House of Commons passed Conservative Bill C-206, which will exempt farmers from paying the Liberal carbon tax on natural gas and propane used for farming operations.

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Backdoor Gun Registry Moved Forward by Liberal Government | June 23, 2021

Yesterday, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced that effective July 7, 2021, the Liberal government will be implementing new regulations on firearms

Border Restrictions: Two Sets of Rules | June 22, 2021

Yesterday, I called the Prime Minister out on his latest double standard on border restrictions. While he enjoyed a twelve hour stay in a posh hotel at taxpayers’ expense, Canadians are still required to quarantine

Left Behind By the Liberal Budget | June 22, 2021

Chris Lewis, MP Essex spoke to the Liberal’s Budget Implementation Bill on June 22nd. Later that day he voted against it. Below is a transcript of the speech and a video of him speaking to the Bill.

Bill C-10 Update: Conservatives, Alone, Oppose C-10’s Final Vote | June 22, 2021

Late last night, Bill C-10 was adopted at 3rd reading in the House of Commons with the support of the NDP and Bloc.

Travel Update: what are your Thoughts? | June 22, 2021

Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will be able to enter Canada without undergoing quarantine starting the night of July 5.

Bill C-10 Update: Final Votes Tonight | June 21, 2021

Pierre Poilievre provides an update on tonight’s final fight to keep bill C-10 out.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day | June 21, 2021

On Indigenous Peoples day we celebrate the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada.

There is a long way to go on the path to reconciliation, but I stand with all peoples as we work for a better, stronger future.

C-10 Update: Poilievre’s Short Summary | June 21, 2021

Just this past week, the Liberals and NDP on the Canadian Heritage committee worked together to ram through last minute amendments to Bill C-10 without debate or hearing from experts.

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Delayed Flights and a Long Ride to Ottawa | June 21, 2021

On account of some delayed flights Team Lewis is leaving early to drive up to Ottawa.

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Happy Father’s Day | June 20, 2021

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers out there! Enjoy your day!

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Interview with Chris for Conservative Round-Up | June 18, 2021

I had the opportunity to have a one on one interview with Aidan Mackey of the Conservative Roundup. The Conservative Roundup is a podcast for and about conservative views and ethics.

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Happy Canada Day: Canada Day Signs Available | June 18, 2021

I am looking forward to Canada day. We will be putting up Canada Day signs from June 27th to July 3rd. Follow the link below to fill out an order form.

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Meeting with Local Historian Elise Harding Davis | June 18, 2021

I had a very special visitor to my office today – Elise Harding Davis. Elise possesses a wealth of knowledge of the history of the early refugees fleeing slavery in the US and can trace her own ancestry in Essex County back seven generations.

Petition Regarding Bill C-6 | June 16, 2021

The petitioners’ concerns relate not to the intent of Bill C-6, which they strongly support, but rather to the chilling effect the broad definition contained in Bill C-6 may have on counsel from parents and teachers, as well as professionals and religious counselling that is voluntary and with full consent.

Inflation Rate Climbs 3.6% in May – the Biggest since 2011 | June 15, 2021

Canada’s economy is heading in the wrong direction. We can’t afford more of the same.

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Summer Fishing Contest | June 15, 2021

Contact my office soon to get a fishing lure from me. Take a picture of your fish with the lure still attached. The Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucus expert panel will judge winners. There is a top youth category as well!

Support Windsor Life Centre’s Walkathon | June 15, 2021

In honour of Chris Lewis MPs’ birthday, he would invite you to join in supporting the Windsor Life Centre’s Annual Fundraising Walk-A-Thon. WLC provides a safe haven, counselling, nutrition, education, treatment support and more for women recovering from addiction and trauma. Click here to Learn More

Happy Birthday Chris Lewis MP! | June 15, 2021

Happy Birthday to our Member of Parliament for Essex: Chris Lewis. We are delighted to mark this special day with you. You have been an inspiration to us and future generations. Our democracy is now better because of your skills and leadership. Congrats and have a wonderful birthday celebration! Happy Birthday!!

Manufacturing Jobs Hurt by Government Economic Failures | June 14, 2021

“The report released by Statistics Canada points to the fact that the loss of sales was felt in over half of Canadian manufacturing industries. This is Justin Trudeau’s record on the economy – job losses and declining businesses.

An Update on C-10 | June 14, 2021

Today, Bill C-10 will be reported back to the House from the Canadian Heritage Committee, and the Liberals will move a programming motion to preemptively shut down debate on this legislation at report stage and third reading.

New Ethics Report Released Highlighting Trudeau’s Corrupt Behaviour | June 10, 2021

This report outlines in detail how Justin Trudeau gave a half-billion-dollar contract to the WE Charity, an organization run by well-connected Liberals, who paid Justin Trudeau’s family members over half a million dollars in fees and expenses.

Interviewed by the Conservative Roundup Podcast | June 10, 2021

I joined Aidan to talk about conservative views, my career, and current issues affecting Canadians. Check out the Conservative Roundup podcast to hear some great interviews with some great Conservatives. My Interview will be released later this month

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An Update on C-10 | June 10, 2021

Thank you for those who have reached out to my office to express their concerns about Bill C-10. The Liberals with the help of the Bloc Quebecois voted Monday to time allocate a parliamentary committee’s study of Bill C-10. This tactic has only been used three times in Canadian history.

Conservatives Propose Actions to Immediately Address Housing | June 9, 2021

Yesterday, Canada’s Conservatives demanded that Justin Trudeau take immediate action to address the housing crisis in Canada. Conservatives are asking for common sense solutions to address the housing crisis. This includes:

Over 68,000 Jobs Lost in May | June 5, 2021

The job numbers that came out yesterday are very concerning. There are over 68,000 families affected.

While countries around the world are bouncing back from the pandemic, Canadians are falling behind because of the governments mismanagement of COVID-19.

Speaking to the Lumber Crisis at the Trade Committee | June 4, 2021

18 months after my Conservative colleagues and I sent an open letter to Deputy Prime Minister Freeland recommending that “a panel of experts be appointed to evaluate softwood lumber products “, nothing has been done.

Liberals Almost Shutdown C-10’s Debate | June 4, 2021

Today, the Liberals tried to shut down debate on C-10. Conservatives pushed back hard and succeeded in stalling this move. Call or email the Minister responsible for this attack.

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