Chris Lewis
- Political Experience
- Canadian MP
- Notable
- Born 1975/76
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Chris Lewis had a career in the agricultural sector. He was reportedly involved in his family's farming operations in the Essex area. He also owned and operated a business called Chris Lewis Firewood. His public service career began at the municipal level, where he served as a councillor for the Town of Kingsville, Ontario.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2023, Chris Lewis faced scrutiny over a letter he sent on House of Commons letterhead to a U.S. official. The letter raised concerns about a Chinese company, Gotion High-Tech, planning to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, near his riding. The letter also mentioned Stellantis, which has a major automotive plant in his region. Critics, including the NDP, asked the Ethics Commissioner to investigate whether Lewis used his position to improperly influence a business matter that could benefit his constituency. According to reports, the Ethics Commissioner's office reviewed the complaint but decided not to launch a formal inquiry, concluding that his actions did not violate the conflict of interest code for Members of Parliament.
Public Controversies
In 2021, Chris Lewis was involved in a controversy after posting a video from his parliamentary office that featured a large 'Where's Waldo?' style cutout. The face on the cutout was that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The video drew criticism from members of other parties, who called it disrespectful to the office and Parliament. Following the criticism, Lewis issued an apology for his 'lapse in judgment' and removed the video from his social media accounts.
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Chris Lewis won with 46,123 votes (57.5%)
Total votes cast: 80,181
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Mr. Speaker, nearly one in five young people in Windsor-Essex who wants to work cannot find a job. That is thousands of youth being denied the opportunity to get ahead, buy a home and build a future for themselves. After 10 years of the Liberal government, youth unemployment in Windsor-Essex is higher than the national average of 13.7%. Young people are paying the price for a decade of failed
Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of the 6,000 auto workers in Windsor-Essex at the Windsor assembly plant. Next week, these workers will be laid off by Stellantis, marking the fourth shutdown before Christmas. The Liberal government has handed more than $6 billion to Stellantis, yet these workers are still without work. The government is also spending billions in foreign aid abroad and opening our
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