Leslyn Lewis

Dr. Leslyn Lewis, born on December 2, 1970, in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, is a Canadian lawyer and politician. She immigrated to Canada at the age of five and was raised in East York, Ontario. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College, Toronto, a Master of Environmental Studies, a Juris Doctor, and a PhD in international law from York University. Before entering politics, she practiced law and later founded her own firm, specializing in commercial litigation, international trade, and energy policy. CityNews Toronto+5+5Kiddle+5

In 2021, Lewis was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Haldimand—Norfolk, representing the Conservative Party. She previously ran for the party leadership in 2020 and 2022, placing third both times. Notably, she was the first visible minority woman to run for the federal Conservative Party leadership. Lewis is recognized for her socially conservative views and has advocated for policies such as restricting access to abortion and opposing carbon taxes. liferadio.ca+13+13Kiddle+13

Lewis's public statements often reflect her commitment to individual freedoms and national sovereignty. She has expressed concerns about international organizations encroaching on Canadian liberties, stating, "We have a lot of international organizations encroaching on our freedoms and on our liberties and somebody with international experience that can dissect these treaties and understand how these treaties affect our sovereignty is very, very important." Additionally, she has emphasized the importance of unity and shared values, saying, "To focus on what makes us different, whether that's race, gender or religion, rather than what we have in common, has never served to bring people together." CityNews Toronto+2Vancouver Is Awesome+2BrainyQuote+1BrainyQuote