Chris Lewis MP | Essex

June 2024 News

Time for a Carbon Tax election??? | Jun 29, 2024

Voters are done with you too. End your coalition.

Time for a carbon tax election.

Celebrating milestones with the Olsens | Jun 29, 2024

Vicky’s 80th and Shannon’s 85th birthdays! May this coming year bring you much joy!

Chamber Breakfast | Jun 28, 2024

This morning was a fantastic opportunity to talk about all things government with my colleagues on a federal and provincial level and to bring attention to our priorities as they affect our local economy and our constituents.

Thank you Leamington Chamber of Commerce for organizing and hosting the breakfast and conversation and to the sponsors, without you, events like the Chamber Breakfast wouldn’t be possible!

CAMM AGM | Jun 27, 2024

I appreciate the opportunity to attend the Canadian Association of Moldmakers (CAMM) AGM and to meet so many representatives of the industry in Windsor.

I look forward to ongoing conversations in how we bring this industry and Essex-Windsor back to the thriving beacon of hope and success as we lead the way in Canada and the world!

New numbers from Statistics Canada show inflation ticking up | Jun 26, 2024

Life is becoming unaffordable for Canadians. The reckless spending and increased taxes, supported by the NDP, have driven up the cost of everything, with food costing $700 more this year. Inflation just hit 2.9% despite the Liberals’ claims of control. Their 23% carbon tax hike is making family vacations unaffordable, and rent is up 8.9%.

Only Common Sense Conservatives will axe the tax and fix the budget to bring home lower prices for Canadians.

Conservatives win Toronto byelection | Jun 24, 2024

Congratulations to Don Stewart and the Conservative Party of Canada – Parti conservateur du Canada team in Toronto-St. Paul’s on a big win last night! Don is ready to join Pierre Poilievre’s team to Axe the Tax, Build the Homes, Fix the Budget, and Stop the Crime.

Looking forward to a future Common-Sense Conservative Government that gets it right!

Congrats to Aaron Ekblad! | Jun 24, 2024

Congratulations to Aaron Ekblad, originally from Belle River in our Essex riding, on winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers!

The 28-year-old defenceman hoisted Lord Stanley’s mug Monday night after a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. As a local legend and assistant captain, Aaron makes us all proud. He’s also the younger brother of former Essex 73’s goaltender Darien Ekblad, who led Essex to a deep Schmaltz Cup run in 2013-14.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! | Jun 24, 2024

To all the students graduating this month, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your incredible achievement! You’ve worked hard, persevered, and successfully reached this significant milestone. As you embark on your future endeavors, remember that this is just the beginning of your journey. Keep striving for excellence, follow your passions, and make a positive impact in whatever path you choose. Wishing you all the best for a bright and successful future!

Celebrating people is always a highlight! | Jun 22, 2024

I was happy to join the Good Neighbour Club in celebrating Seniors at the Senior Awards Dinner on Sunday! Congratulations to Award Recipients: Joan Byrne, JP Drouillard, Marcy Charrette, and Stan Renaud.

Leaving the world a better place than they found it!

Highland Games! | Jun 22, 2024

It was a fantastic weekend for the Kingsville Essex Highland Games.

Congratulations to Mayor Roger’s on his Haggis Hurl victory!

CPC Bill Will Recognize Campgrounds As Small Businesses | Jun 22, 2024

The proposed bill will recognize campgrounds as small businesses, cutting their taxes and allowing them to reinvest in conservation, facilities maintenance, wildlife management, and services. Conservatives aim to support over 5600 campgrounds that employ 140,000 Canadians and provide outdoor experiences for 70% of Canadians. While the NDP-Liberals tax the camping industry heavily, Conservatives will deliver tax relief to help these small businesses thrive and offer affordable vacation options for families.

Trudeau Finally Lists IRGC | Jun 21, 2024

Canada has never been more vulnerable to foreign interference. The Liberal government’s refusal to stand up to hostile foreign states has undermined our democracy while leaving Canadians open to harassment and violence. It is unacceptable that it took six years for the Liberal Government to finally act, and only after years of Conservative calls for action. Canadians cannot wait another six years for the Liberal government to take further action to protect Canada’s national security. Only Common Sense Conservatives will protect Canadians and stand with the people of Iran in their fight for freedom.

Working to Axe the Tax! | Jun 20, 2024

The Liberal-NDP coalition have driven up the cost of everything with their inflationary taxes and continue to keep interest rates high with $60 billion of new inflationary spending. As a direct result of this, a record number of Canadians are lining up outside of food banks, while the cost of heating and gas has become unaffordable. This is happening at a time when Canadian living standards are in sharp decline after Trudeau made it impossible to do business and earn powerful paycheques. That’s why Common Sense Conservatives have been fighting hard in Parliament, holding the Liberal-NDP coalition accountable until a Conservative Government can bring common sense back to Ottawa.

Fight for Canadians | Jun 19, 2024

Conservatives put forward motions in multiple Committees requesting to continue working through the summer on the issues facing Canadians, the Liberal-NDP coalition and the Bloc all voted against them. Worse still, one NDP member put forward motions that would’ve ensured committees could not investigate Trudeau’s $60 million ArriveScam, which is now under multiple RCMP investigations, as well as corruption at the Green Slush Fund. Conservatives fought off these motions so Canadians can get the transparency they deserve. Canadians don’t get a three month summer vacation, so neither should Justin Trudeau and the NDP-Liberal Government.

Bill C-405 | Jun 18, 2024

Bill C-405 will ensure stronger accountability for the Parliament of Canada to the citizens of Canada by including a minimum penalty of imprisonment for a term of six months for cases of perjury before a House of Parliament. It also amends the Parliament of Canada Act to provide that a House of Parliament may impose a fine of not more than $50,000 on a person who engages in conduct that amounts to contempt of Parliament.
People must respect Canada’s Parliament, our laws, and our institutions. Conservatives believe in restoring Canadians’ confidence in Parliament to bring home accountability.

After 9 years | Jun 17, 2024

Tent cities across the country are not what Canadians were hoping for. Homelessness is up 38% over the last nine years.

Watch here.

Accelerate | Jun 17, 2024

I met with Andrew McKinnon and Matthew Fortier from Accelerate (Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Supply Chain Alliance ZEV). Accelerate is Canada’s industrial alliance of mining, advanced materials, batteries, fuel cells, R&D, indigenous interests, labour, vehicle manufacturing, the public sector, and infrastructure, whose overarching goal is to ensure Canada thrives from the creation of new supply chains. We had a fantastic discussion on maximizing Canada’s supply chain potential. Excited for more insightful conversations ahead!

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there! | Jun 16, 2024

Today, we celebrate the unwavering support, wisdom, and love that fathers bring into our lives. Whether you’re a dad, stepdad, grandfather, or father figure, your role is invaluable and deeply appreciated.

Happy Birthday, Chris Lewis! | Jun 15, 2024

From all of us on your team, we want to wish you a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and celebration. Your dedication, hard work, and leadership inspire us every day. Here’s to another year of making a positive impact and achieving great things together!

Cheers to you, Chris!

Worse than we thought | Jun 14, 2024

Yesterday, hidden Liberal data revealed that families are paying an extra $1,824 annually due to Trudeau’s carbon tax. Despite millions struggling to make ends meet and relying on food banks, Trudeau/NDP hiked the carbon tax by 23%, misleading Canadians about its benefits. A secret report, exposed by a Common Sense Conservative motion, shows the carbon tax will cost Canadians $30.5 billion yearly by 2030. Trudeau and his minister, Steven Guilbeault, knew this but kept it hidden. Guilbeault must resign, and Trudeau must release all related documents. Only Common Sense Conservatives will axe the carbon tax and bring home lower prices for all Canadians.

Is this the track you want Canada to continue in? | Jun 14, 2024

Since this government came into power, 9 in 10 middle-class families pay more in
income tax. An American worker now is nearly 50% more productive per hour than a Canadian worker. Canada was ahead of the United States when it came to investment. But every year since Trudeau’s election, the US has received more in investment from Canada than Canada has from them – now totaling $460 billion, or $11,500 more per person leaving Canada for the US than Canada got back.

Tax Reform Task Force | Jun 14, 2024

Under this government, Canada has had the worst growth in income per person (or GDP per capita) of any government since the 1930s. Before they came into power, Canada’s GDP per capita grew at the same rate as that of the United States. But since 2015, Canada’s economy has weakened significantly. Productivity is output per hour worked. Canadians worked a total of 34.6 billion hours in 2023 to generate a GDP of USD$1.8. trillion. This works out to USD$53 per hour worked. After we are elected, we will name a Tax Reform Task Force of entrepreneurs, inventors, farmers and workers.

BREAKING | Jun 13, 2024

During testimony at committee, PBO Yves Giroux stated that the government had provided him with a copy of their own estimates of the impact of the carbon tax but had put him under a gag order not to talk about it. Conservatives are calling for the government to release their own data. They did so this morning as our motion started being debated.

Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Government cannot be trusted to be honest with Canadians. That’s why Common Sense Conservatives have launched a motion calling on Trudeau to release their full data on how the carbon tax hurts Canadians.

Conservatives Oppose Trudeau’s Job-Killing Tax! | Jun 11, 2024

Trudeau’s new tax hikes are hitting Canadians hard:
– Taxes on homebuilding during a housing shortage
– Taxes on doctors during a doctor shortage
– Taxes on farmers during a food cost crisis
– Taxes on small businesses while paycheques shrink

Parade time in the Town of LaSalle | Jun 8, 2024

8th Anniversary of D-Day | Jun 6, 2024

Today, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who took part in D-Day, a pivotal moment in history. On this anniversary, we remember the courage of the soldiers who fought for our freedom and the enduring impact of their actions. Their legacy continues to inspire us all.

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New GDP numbers from Statistics Canada show GDP/capita falling again | Jun 4, 2024

This was confirmed by Statistics Canada today, who revealed that real GDP per capita declined by 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2024. If Canada had remained on the same path that the former Conservative Government left them on, Canadians would be $4200 richer. In the most recent budget, the Liberal Government added $61 billion in new inflationary spending, costing the average Canadian family an extra $3,687. Only Common Sense Conservatives will axe the tax and cap the spending to bring home powerful paycheques for everyone.

Axe the Tax for Summer | Jun 2, 2024

Conservatives brought forward a motion to Axe the Taxes for summer, putting hundred of dollars back in Canadians pockets. Families will have to pay $700 more for food this year than they did in 2023. Last year, food banks had to handle a record 2 million visits in a single month, with a million more visits expected in 2024. In the middle of this historic cost-of-living crisis, Trudeau and his NDP coalition partners decided to hike the carbon tax by 23 percent. Conservatives will axe the tax on everything for everyone in a carbon tax election, but until that can happen, Trudeau must adopt this common-sense measure to give Canadians a summer break.