Chris Lewis MP - Essex
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Free Holiday Skate | Dec 27, 2025
Join us for a free community ice-skating afternoon at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre! Bring your family, lace up your skates, and enjoy a fun, friendly holiday event hosted by MP Chris Lewis.
Event Details:
• Saturday, December 27, 2025
• 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
• Atlas Tube Recreation Centre – 447 Renaud Line, Belle River
• Free admission for all ages
This is a great chance to meet neighbours, enjoy the holiday season, and share the ice in a relaxed setting.
Helmets recommended for young children. Please bring your own skates.
Sponsored by the Essex Conservative Association
Ringing the Bells in Amherstburg | Dec 19, 2025
Ringing the bells, for the Salvation, at Sobeys in Amherstburg, this afternoon.Pop by and say hello and share some Christmas cheer with folks less fortunate.
Free Holiday Skate | Dec 18, 2025
Reminder of the FREE public skate happening in Harrow this Sunday!!
See you there!
Erie Health Care Hospital Lunch | Dec 17, 2025
It was honour to serve lunch for the amazing doctors, nurses and all the support staff at the Erie Health Care hospital on behalf of the Lewis Family.
Thank you for ALL that you do! You are truly all heroes! Merry Christmas!
Meeting with Ashley Dedrick, RMT | Dec 15, 2025
It was a productive meeting, this morning, with Ashley Dedrick, a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) dedicated to the industry and the well-being of the people she treats.
RMTs, as licensed and regulated health professionals, are asking the government to recognize massage therapy as healthcare and remove GST/HST from those expenditures.
If you would like to support RMTs in this, there is a sponsored petition you can sign here.
Essex Santa Claus Parade | Dec 13, 2025
There were great crowds braving the cold at the Essex Santa Claus Parade, this evening!
Thank you Team Lewis for joining me and thank you Essex for the warm reception!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Essex County Federation of Agriculture Breakfast | Dec 13, 2025
A hearty breakfast this morning with Dave Epp, at Wagner Orchards and Estate Winery, for the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) AGM.
Good food and good conversation with our local farmers.
Special Christmas Message | Dec 12, 2025
Stay tuned for a special Christmas message coming soon!
Meeting with ACTA | Dec 12, 2025
As an associate member of the Transportation Committee (TRAN), I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Suzanne from the ACTA – Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) to discuss the Air Passenger Protection Regulations and the Trusted Traveler Program.
Thank you, Suzanne, for such an insightful and delightful conversation!
Meeting with the Canadian Coatings Association | Dec 11, 2025
I had a very informative discussion today with Dave Carey from the Canadian Coatings Association, an organization representing the companies that provide coatings used on cars, airplanes, pipelines, and much more.
We discussed how excessive regulations from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada are pushing their members’ businesses to the U.S.
This Liberal government’s unnecessary red tape is costing jobs in our communities and creating barriers that the coatings industry says simply don’t make sense. A common-sense Conservative solution? Let’s cut the tape.
We discussed how excessive regulations from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada are pushing their members’ businesses to the U.S.
This Liberal government’s unnecessary red tape is costing jobs in our communities and creating barriers that the coatings industry says simply don’t make sense. A common-sense Conservative solution? Let’s cut the tape.
Merry Christmas, Essex | Dec 11, 2025
I am truly grateful to represent the generous community of Essex—a community that cares deeply for each other and works to make life better for those in need.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas, Essex!
Conservative Christmas Party | Dec 10, 2025
My team, Allison and I enjoyed an evening of Christmas cheer, with Pierre and Anaida, at the annual Conservative Christmas Party.
Carney Stands in the Way of New Pipelines | Dec 10, 2025
The government signed an energy agreement saying a pipeline to Asia was a priority. Yesterday, the government voted against a motion that used the exact wording from that same agreement.
That contradiction is what concerns people.
Conservatives believe Canada needs clear decisions and follow-through so projects get built, paycheques grow, and investment moves.
Great Lakes – St Lawrence Hill Day | Dec 9, 2025
The Great Lakes are vitally important to the economies of both Canada and the United States, supporting manufacturing, transportation, farming, tourism, recreation, energy production and other forms of economic growth. They contain one fifth of the earth’s fresh water supply, providing drinking water to over 28 million people in North America.
It was a fantastic evening meeting with the various organizations at the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Day on the Hill Reception. Especially great to connect with Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) from the University of Windsor and to discuss they great work they are doing in City of Windsor and LaSalle.
A bonus to see the cabernet from, none other than, Essex County’s North 42 Degrees Estate Winery as a feature wine!!
Debate on the Auto Sector | Dec 9, 2025
Since October 28, the Liberals have been filibustering a critical study on Driver Inc, a model that enables tax fraud and worker exploitation.
Canadians deserve transparency, and victims of Driver Inc. deserve the chance to share their stories. Why are the Liberals blocking these testimonies and silencing the voices of those most affected?
Debate on the Auto Sector | Dec 8, 2025
As co-chair of the Conservative Auto Caucus, I’ve heard one message loud and clear from industry leaders: the EV mandate is unrealistic. Consumer demand is slowing, and Canada’s auto sector needs flexibility. Why won’t the Liberal government listen to the experts?
Parliamentary Outdoor Cucaus | Dec 8, 2025
I joined colleagues at the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus breakfast to discuss how we can support outdoor activities that matter to Canadians; whether it’s hunting, fishing, or spending time with family enjoying the fresh air.
These traditions strengthen communities and remind us why protecting access to our natural spaces is so important. Proud to keep advocating for these priorities in Parliament!
Free Ice Skating | Dec 7, 2025
Join us in Harrow for free ice skating on Sunday, December 21! Hope to see you there!
Jenisa in Essex | Dec 6, 2025
During Remembrance week, we brought our Legislative Assistant, Jenisa, to Essex so she could see the riding and meet the people, we serve!
On Saturday, the team did a mini tour – starting with decorating the Essex Constituency Office for the holidays. Lunch at Wolfhead Distillery & Restaurant. Wine tasting at Sanson Estate Winery. A visit with Santa at the Christmas Market at Mastronardi Estate Winery. A walk through Kingsville at the Fantasy of Lights Parade followed by a late dinner at Kingscoast Estate Winery.
Meeting with CHRA | Dec 5, 2025
It was great to sit down with the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association today to talk about practical solutions for affordable housing.
Strong communities start with safe, secure homes, and I’ll keep advocating for policies that make life more affordable for families in Essex and across Canada.
Thank you to CHRA for your leadership on this important issue!
Emergency Auto Debate | Dec 5, 2025
My Conservative colleagues and I held an emergency debate to confront the crisis in our auto industry, driven by harmful Liberal policies and tariffs.
Our message was clear: Windsor auto workers matter.
It’s time for the Liberal government to step up and start putting auto workers first.
Meeting with Unifor Local 222 | Dec 4, 2025
As co-chair of the Conservative Auto Caucus, I was pleased to meet with Jeff Gray, President Unifor Local 222 in Oshawa, alongside my colleagues.
We had a productive discussion about our shared commitment to protecting auto workers’ rights and securing their jobs.
My Conservative colleagues and I will continue to stand for auto workers in Canada and will do everything we can to support and strengthen Canada’s auto industry.
Canada Summer Jobs 2026: Applications Now Open | Dec 4, 2025
The employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2026 is now open until December 11, 2025.
Here’s what employers need to know:
• Funding has been increased to support 100,000 youth jobs next summer.
• The program helps young people earn money, gain real work experience, and build skills for their future careers.
• Wage subsidies are available to help employers hire students for the summer.
• Priority goes to employers offering opportunities to youth who face barriers to employment.
• High-demand sectors being prioritized include:
– Construction
– Green and environmental protection jobs
– Technology and digital skills, including foundational AI skills
Canada Summer Jobs remains one of Canada’s main programs helping youth develop the skills they need to enter the workforce.
If your business or organization wants to hire a student next summer, now is the time to apply.
Meeting with CAFC | Dec 4, 2025
As a former firefighter, I enjoyed meeting with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs to discuss the needs of local emergency services.
These brave men and women do an amazing job protecting our communities! Between fighting fires, rescue operations, and HazMat responses, it’s important to ensure departments across the country are properly equipped.
Debate on Canada’s Auto Sector | Dec 3, 2025
The auto industry in the Essex area and across Canada is under immense pressure from unrealistic EV mandates and harmful tariffs. These policies put the jobs of 24,000 auto workers in the Windsor-Essex area at risk. The Liberal government must prioritize Canadian auto workers and help attract investment into the sector and secure our future.
Watch the debate here: https://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/…/PowerBrow…/20251203/-1/44092
Meeting with CAPP | Dec 3, 2025
During these uncertain times in our economy, it is important to increase domestic projects that help Canadians prosper.
During my meeting with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) I learned that Canada’s LNG production is among the cleanest in the world, and that the Oil and Natural Gas projects like the Trans Mountain Pipeline contributes millions to Canada’s GDP every month.
Conversations like this help us understand how to invest in Canada the right way.
Breakfast at Stornoway | Dec 2, 2025
I had the honor of joining Pierre this morning for an early breakfast to discuss issues in Essex and Canada!
I appreciate his eagerness to listen to the issues facing my constituents, as well as our healthy dialogue to push forward fresh ideas to make life more affordable for Canadians.
Bill C-4 | Dec 2, 2025
Canada’s affordability crisis isn’t just statistics, it’s real Canadians who work hard and dream big, but are slowly losing hope because life keeps getting more expensive.
Enough is enough, Bill C-4 must go further and provide effective solutions to bring down the cost of living and put money in Canadians pockets.
Conservatives will keep fighting for affordability so that everyone can have the life they dream of, from coast to coat to coast.
Feed Ontario’s new Hunger Report | Dec 1, 2025
Food bank use in Ontario has reached historic levels:
• Over 1 million Ontarians relied on a food bank this year — 1 in 16 people.
• 8.7 million total food bank visits — 24,000 visits every day.
• Usage is up 87% since 2019–2020.
• In Central Ontario, visits are up 257%.
• Half of Ontario food banks say they’re struggling to keep up.
• One third may need to pause, reduce, or end services.
• Nearly 1 in 4 food bank users are employed, meaning a job is no longer enough to keep up with rising costs.
• The top reasons for visits: food costs (56%) and housing costs (27%).
• Essential expenses have risen faster than workers’ incomes since 2019.
These numbers reflect a growing affordability crisis. Canadians are doing everything right, yet can’t get ahead — even with full-time work.
Conservatives continue to press for practical steps to lower costs on families, including ending taxes and policies that increase the price of food, fuel, and housing.
Chris Lewis MP - Essex
Constituency Office
- 35 Victoria Avenue, Unit 7B
- Essex, Ontario, N8M 1M4
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