Andrew Lawton

Parliamentary speech indexes Lawton on justice and petitions

MyMP.ca lists Lawton’s recent February 2 parliamentary speeches, including remarks on justice and petitions. The page is a public record of his Commons activity and does not indicate a specific controversy or news event.

Lawton warns Bill C-9 could weaken free expression protections

A Rebel News YouTube post describes Lawton raising concerns that the Liberal government’s ‘Combating Hate Act’ could expand government power over lawful expression and weaken religious freedom protections. The framing is critical of the bill and highlights Lawton’s opposition.

Another video shows Lawton attacking the government's 'censorship bill' push

A YouTube clip from June 16 features Lawton arguing that the government was rushing Bill C-9 through committee. He framed the legislation as a threat to Canadians’ speech and online conversations.

Lawton criticized the Liberal government's approach to Bill C-9 in video comments

In a YouTube video from June 16, Andrew Lawton commented on proposed Bill C-9 and raised concerns about freedom of expression. He argued the bill could expand hate-related enforcement in ways that might chill online speech.

CBC covered calls for Lawton’s removal over past discriminatory remarks

CBC reported that the Hikma Public Affairs Council and local constituents called for Conservative officials to remove Andrew Lawton as a candidate. The group cited his past comments about Muslims, women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and Indigenous communities as inconsistent with inclusive democratic values.

CBC reports Andrew Lawton won his riding in Elgin—St. Thomas—London South

CBC reported that former radio host Andrew Lawton secured a key victory for the Conservatives in Elgin—St. Thomas—London South. The article says he led by a wide margin over the second-place Liberal candidate as polls were counted late on election night.

MP Andrew Lawton defends freedom of expression against Bill C-9

In a must-watch intervention, Lawton argued that the Liberal government's attempt to rush Bill C-9 through the Justice Committee lowers the legal threshold for 'hate,' setting the stage to censor Canadians' online posts.

Lawton grills Justice Minister Fraser over gun confiscation and sentencing laws

A tense Justice Committee hearing erupted as Lawton aggressively questioned Justice Minister Sean Fraser over the government's firearms confiscation programme and sentencing reforms, highlighting political divisions on crime policy.

Lawton discusses Bill C-9 amendment on religious beliefs with Bridge City News

Lawton joined Bridge City News to discuss the intensifying debate over Bill C-9, which includes an amendment potentially removing protections for religious beliefs under hate speech legislation.

Conservative MP Andrew Lawton criticizes Liberals on trade and food affordability

MP Andrew Lawton commented on Bill C-36 and criticized the Liberal government's recent actions on trade negotiations and food affordability during a session of Conservative MPs.

Conservative MP Andrew Lawton updates on Bill C-9 status at Parliament Rally

At a rally at Parliament, MP Andrew Lawton confirmed that Bill C-9 did not make the order today and is not on the agenda for tomorrow, expecting it to return around the 23rd or 24th.

No recent mentions of Andrew Lawton found in the last 7 days.

Search results indicate that Andrew Lawton, a Conservative MP for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South in Ontario, was mentioned in older news articles and social media posts, but no recent news, social media posts, or public mentions were found within the last 7 days (July 5–11, 2026).

Andrew Lawton's official MP and public pages continue to present his recent parliamentary role and public activity.

His official MP site and public vote record confirm his current role as Member of Parliament for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South and show recent House voting activity. His Substack also indicates active campaign and commentary work, suggesting ongoing public visibility, though no specific post from the last 7 days was provided in the search results.

Conservative MP Andrew Lawton exposes privacy risks in Bill C-22.

Lawton describes Bill C-22 as a tool for government surveillance, stating 'They Want to Watch You.' The video discusses how the bill could enable monitoring of Canadians through metadata. It appears in recent uploads alongside other political content.

MP Andrew Lawton shares personal experience and warns about MAiD expansion to mental illness in interview.

In a Bridge City News interview, Conservative MP Andrew Lawton discusses his proposed 'Right to Recover Act' and the risks of expanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to those with mental illness. He highlights the impending 2027 parliamentary decision that could automatically legalize it without changes. Lawton emphasizes this as a life-or-death issue affecting thousands of Canadians.

CBC News mentions Conservative MP Andrew Lawton on Bill C-22 during NDP Leader Avi Lewis news conference coverage.

CBC News video on new NDP Leader Avi Lewis's first news conference references Conservative MP Andrew Lawton in connection with Bill C-22. The mention occurs amid broader parliamentary discussions. No detailed content on Lawton's statements is provided in the clip description.

Conservative MP Andrew Lawton exposes privacy risks in Bill C-22, warning of surveillance state threats.

In a Canada Info video, MP Andrew Lawton criticizes Bill C-22 for enabling secret ministerial orders and metadata collection that could lead to warrantless searches. He argues the legislation threatens Canadians' civil liberties and erodes trust in institutions. Lawton urges caution to avoid getting the privacy balance wrong.