Chris Lewis MP | Essex

August 2024 News

Vote For A Carbon Tax Election| Aug 31, 2024

Jagmeet Singh must put Canadian workers before his $2.2 million pension. No one voted for the Liberal-NDP coalition and no one wants another year of Trudeau’s economic misery. The NDP must pull out of the costly coalition and join with Common Sense Conservatives in calling for a carbon tax election. Only then will Canadians have a government that axes the tax and brings home powerful paycheques for everyone.

Happy Labour Day! | Aug 30, 2024

As we enjoy this long weekend, let’s reflect on its rich history. Originating in the late 19th century, Labour Day celebrates the achievements of workers and their contributions to building a fairer society. Whether you’re spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, or just relaxing at home, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication that have shaped our great nation.

Stay safe, and make the most of this well-deserved break! Enjoy the parades, picnics, and rest—here’s to celebrating every worker’s dedication across Canada!

Harrow Fair | Aug 29, 2024

I’m excited for the pie auction to start!!

Head on out to Harrow to enjoy all of the excitement! 170 years!! It is something to celebrate!!

The Friends Of Ojibway Prairie | Aug 23, 2024

Special thank you to the The Friends Of Ojibway Prairie and the Essex County Nature for stopping by my office today. Their combined efforts to give Essex-Windsor an opportunity to be outdoors is amazing.

Thank you for your dedication and for leaving the world a better place than you found it!

Cedar Island Yacht Club (CIYC) | Aug 23, 2024

Cedar Island Yacht Club (CIYC) has grown an incredible summer Youth Sailing Camp from it’s humble beginnings as a 2 week experience to 8 weeks of CANSail for youth from the ages of 8-14. This has been a huge success.

It was a privilege to visit the CIYC this afternoon and seeing the activity and hearing the excitement of the children enjoying their last day of camp for this summer.

It was also an honour to recognize the investment of two fine individuals, with the Annual Bryan Stewart Award, in memory of Bryan, “a long time member and great supporter of Youth Sailing”.

Congratulations Glenn Lethbridge, Executive Director of Ontario Sailing and Paul Cairoli, Past Chair of CIYC’s Youth Sailing Committee for this recognition and your dedication and support by investing in youth and leaving the world a better place than you found it!

Southern Canadian Classic competition | Aug 22, 2024

Another exciting local event putting Essex on the map! It was an honour to be the Grand Marshall starter at the Southern Canadian Classic 3-D Archery shooting competition.

A huge thank you to Bruno Morin and his wife Keri Robinson for organizing such a great event filled with sportsmanship, sponsors and archers from both sides is the border. (Young and old!) To say these folks are sharp shooters is an understatement.

Conservatives stand strongly for legal sport shooters, hunters and firearms owners.

Spirits Canada | Aug 21, 2024

Always a pleasure to see the great folks from Spirits Canada in action, especially with a refreshing selection of cocktails prepared by Mike!

This time, it was at an event with the Essex County Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture last week.

Parliament of Canada Tour | Aug 20, 2024

Giving a tour of Parliament of Canada is always a highlight for me! The thrill of entering the House of Commons has never gotten old – for me, it’s like stepping onto the ice in the Stanley Cup final!

I was happy to share this enthusiasm with the County of Essex representatives who were in Ottawa this week for the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference!

AMO conference | Aug 19, 2024

Headed to Ottawa for the AMO conference. Great to have local pretzels, from Pretzel Central, at the YQG airport!

Looking forward to connecting with Essex County Mayors and Councils!

Rising Violent Crime | Aug 18, 2024

Canada’s once-safe towns and cities have become rife with crime, chaos, drugs and disorder.

Axe the Tax | Aug 15, 2024

The Finance Minister has scrambled to bring in her latest tax hike to pay for their uncontrolled inflationary spending. This is not a tax on the ultra-rich, as the Liberals claim. This is a tax on food, homebuilding, retirement, pensions, doctors, pharmacists, truckers, small business owners, and farmers.

Taxing farmers drives up food costs. Taxing doctors means it’s harder to find one.

Taxing homebuilders means fewer homes. And taxing small businesses means fewer paycheques.

NextStar Energy battery plant | Aug 14, 2024

I toured the NextStar Energy battery plant.

It was informative to see the progress that’s been made on this project first hand.

Essex Centre Business Improvement Area (BIA) | Aug 14, 2024

This local BIA plays a supporting role in boosting our businesses and economy and making Essex an even better place to live and work. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and Common Sense Conservatives will always stand with them!

Whether you’re a local or it’s your first time in Essex, we welcome you to visit and enjoy all

that it has to offer!

Local Catering from License to Sear | Aug 13, 2024

Chef Kyle is a hometown talent with two decades of culinary expertise. His food certainly brings happiness to your taste buds!

Essex County Federation of Agriculture | Aug 12, 2024

I was honoured to attend the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) dinner, along with the great folks from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).

Our farmers work tirelessly to feed Ontario, Canada, and the world. I will always support our hardworking farmers here in Canada.

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Rent at a Record High | Aug 12, 2024

The number of homes built is expected to keep falling for the next two years still.

Compared to a year ago, the average asking rent for purpose-built apartments increased by 7.4 percent while purpose-built two and three-bedroom apartments saw increases of 9.1 percent and 12.1 percent respectively.

Only Common Sense Conservatives will fire the gatekeepers and tie federal infrastructure funding to home building to bring homes that Canadians can afford.

Time for a carbon tax election! | Aug 10, 2024

A new Fraser Institute report has found that Canadians now pay more for taxes than they do on food, shelter, and clothing combined.

The average Canadian family is paying more than $10,000 more in taxes than they were nine years ago. The carbon tax is already causing significant pain for Canadian families, and the Liberals and NDP is promising to quadruple it by 2030.

Pretzel Central | Aug 9, 2024

If you’re looking for a hot pretzel…visit Pretzel Central at the 10th Annual Kingsville Music Festival this weekend!

They are amazing!!

Celebrating 25 years in business! | Aug 9, 2024

Congratulations Richard Kehl of Kehl Window and Door for reaching this noteworthy milestone!

It is good to know that your quality products are locally manufactured! Your commitment to customer service and excellent craftsmanship speak to the success of your company and a promising future!

August is Downtown and Main Street Month | Aug 9, 2024

We’re excited to showcase the passionate, critical businesses that make Harrow/Essex so vibrant, and invite you to come see for yourself!

Harrow has some sweet shops, restaurants and a variety of businesses to explore! We couldn’t capture them all but here is a sampling of what you will find on King St!

Exciting weekend ahead! | Aug 9, 2024

The 38th Annual Show at the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum! This fantastic event showcases the rich history of agriculture and industry with antique tractor pulls, steam engines, hit-and-miss engines, and much more.

A big thank you to everyone involved for keeping this wonderful tradition alive and vibrant. Come out and celebrate our heritage at this incredible event!

Congrats and welcome to the area Rabia! | Aug 8, 2024

Welcoming the new owner of the Arner Stop Gas, variety and Restaurant, Rabia to the area. We have many great breakfast locations in Essex, and this is certainly one of them! Rabia and her staff have excellent food and service!

Corner of County Rd 20 and the Arner Townline between Kingsville and Harrow.

Emergency Meetings On Attempted ISIS Terrorist Attack | Aug 8, 2024

Violent crimes have increased by 50%, highlighting severe national security lapses under this governments leadership.

Another successful Essex County Plowing Match! | Aug 3, 2024

Thank you Dan and Larry Pajot for hosting this year’s event!

Congratulations, Alexis Le Claire, on being named “Queen of the Furrow, Essex County “. Wishing you success in the Ontario competition this fall!

Summer fun!! | Aug 1, 2024

The enthusiasm of the kids at Kiwanis Club Sunshine Point Camp in Harrow is contagious!

Thank you to all of the team members, staff and supporters that make summer camp for kids, possible!

When is it time to say enough is enough? | Aug 1, 2024

The average Canadian family now spends more of its income on taxes (43.0%) than it does on basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing combined (35.6%).
The average Canadian family is paying more than $10,000 more in taxes than they were nine years ago.

Talk to you friends and your closest NDP MP!