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Dr. Leslyn Lewis

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Dr. Leslyn Lewis

@LeslynLewis

Member of Parliament for Haldimand-Norfolk. JD, MES, PhD

Haldimand-Norfolk, Ontario

Joined November 2011

Dr. Leslyn Lewis
@LeslynLewis
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As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, we must protect what makes us human. Technology should strengthen human capability, not weaken human agency. Canadians must never be reduced to data points, profiles, algorithms or QR codes. The goal cannot
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 9
Thank you to my colleague and friend, @LucBerthold, for his courage in sharing his family's personal experience with addiction and for turning that experience into action. Addiction affects families in every corner of our country, and those who have lived through it understand
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 9
Canadians do not need a report to tell them that the economy is under pressure. They see it when 112,000 jobs disappear in just four months, when food bank usage reaches record highs, and when more families struggle to afford the basics. These are not just economic indicators.
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 8
Canadian is the only G20 nation experiencing a recession. Everyone could feel the low confidence in the economy. It’s felt when businesses delay investment, opportunities become harder to find, and families feel less secure about the future. A recession is more than a
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 8
Canada’s immigration system is not serving Canadians, and it is not serving newcomers either. Indian officials publicly warned Canada on multiple occasions about criminal elements and outstanding extradition concerns. For years, concerns were raised about screening, enforcement
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 7
Bill C-22 is being rushed through Parliament without fully addressing how this surveillance framework will affect Canadians, especially those in rural communities. The impacts of this legislation will be felt across rural Canada, where population density, connectivity, and
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 6
Canadians deserve clear answers about the Liberal government’s plans to invest in AI data centres across the country. If taxpayers are being asked to support billions of dollars in new AI infrastructure, Canadians have a right to know how it will affect privacy, energy demand,
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 5
Artificial Intelligence will play a major role in shaping Canada’s future, but Canadians deserve a serious conversation about where this technology is taking us. Innovation, economic growth and building a digital infrastructure matter. But so do privacy, transparency, human
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 4
More than 200,000 Canadians spoke out on Bill C-9 because they were concerned about protecting fundamental freedoms, including freedom of religion and freedom of expression. Their voices were heard. The Senate recently rejected several amendments that would have taken the
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 3
As more services move online, too many seniors, especially in rural communities, are being left behind. Our seniors built this country. Canada’s digital future should work for them too. The people who built this country should not be left behind.
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 2
It was a pleasure to visit Toyotetsu Canada in Simcoe and see firsthand the incredible work being done by the more than 1,100 employees who help drive Ontario’s manufacturing sector forward. Thank you to Toyoda President Yasuhiko Sakamoto, the leadership team, and all the
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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Jun 1
Building and maintaining a coalition means making difficult choices and being honest about tradeoffs. Telling every group what it wants to hear is not a plan. If Canada is serious about being an energy superpower while meeting environmental goals, then Canadians deserve
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis
@LeslynLewis
May 31
Thank you to FINPRO Toronto for the opportunity to speak on the future of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and financial systems. AI is evolving at a remarkable pace, and as these technologies become increasingly embedded in everyday life, the question is not
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