January 2026 News
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Unemployment rises to 6.8% | Jan 12, 2026
StatsCan’s December Labour Force Survey shows unemployment rose to 6.8%, up from November. That means 73,000 more Canadians are without work, including 27,000 young workers aged 15 to 24. At the same time, the U.S. added jobs and saw unemployment fall.
Canadians need an economy that creates jobs and keeps investment here. Conservatives will focus on putting Canadians first, restoring growth, and bringing good-paying jobs back home.
Happy New Year!! | Jan 7, 2026
As we welcome the year ahead, I want to thank you for the trust you place in me and for the strength you bring to our community every day. Our riding is built on hard work, family, and looking out for one another. That spirit matters now more than ever.
I remain committed to listening to you, standing up for you, and working to make life more affordable, our communities safer, and our future stronger. Wishing you and your family health, hope, and opportunity in the year ahead.
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Chris Lewis MP - Essex
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