Haldimand—Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis says affordability and job insecurity remain the biggest concerns for residents as 2025 draws to a close. In her year-end interview with Norfolk Today, Lewis said she hears daily from families, farmers, and business owners struggling to cope with rising grocery prices, rent, taxes, and energy bills. She noted that many people feel anxious about the future as costs continue to rise faster than wages, adding that “no family should be left worrying about how to put food on the table, especially during the holidays.”
Lewis highlighted accomplishments from the past year, including strong community generosity and advocacy efforts on behalf of vulnerable residents. She said Conservative pressure helped contribute to the elimination of the consumer carbon tax, and pointed to her work in protecting steel and trades jobs from U.S. tariffs, advocating for cost relief for farmers, improving rural internet access, and raising concerns about unsafe trucking practices affecting road safety.
Lewis acknowledged challenges, including fewer sitting days in Parliament, which she says limited opportunities to press the government on affordability, employment, and legislation affecting Charter-protected freedoms.
Looking ahead to 2026, Lewis plans to continue advocating for economic relief, better connectivity, and protections for rights and freedoms. She thanked residents for their trust and encouraged communities to enter the new year with “kindness, hope, and courage.”
Written by Jeremy Hall