Attended the Fallen Firefighter Memorial today, and it was profoundly moving.
With deepest gratitude to the firefighters who risk everything to keep us safe, and to those whose lives were tragically cut short in the line of duty.
We also honour the families of the fallen, whose strength and sacrifice echo through every siren and salute.
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Attended the Fallen Firefighter Memorial today, and it was profoundly moving.
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After 20 Joyful Years, Victoria Party Store Is Saying Goodbye A beloved part of our community is retiring. For two decades, Victoria Party Store has been the heart of all our celebrations, from balloons and banners to unforgettable celebration magic. That big yellow sign on Vic… Read more
toria Street has always meant joy was just around the corner. Now, they’re closing their doors and heading into a well-deserved retirement. Let’s show our appreciation for all the memories they’ve helped create. 🎈 Everything is 50% off until their final day October 18th! 🛍️ Stock up, say thank you, and help send them off with love. We’ll miss you, Victoria Party Store. Thank you for making life more festive 💛
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On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors and remember the children lost to residential schools. Events in Ottawa and in Kitchener Centre remind us of the importance of listening, learning, and acting. Reconciliation must be built on respect and part… Read more
nership, not government overreach. I remain committed to working with Indigenous communities toward meaningful understanding and lasting reconciliation
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September 25, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON – Kelly DeRidder, Conservative Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, seconded by Conservative MP Todd Doherty, introduced Private Member’s Bill C-240: Bill C-240 aims to amend the Criminal Code to empower judges to prescr… Read more
ibe structured rehabilitation programs for individuals whose offences stem from circumstances that can be addressed through skill development, education and recovery as part of a holistic healing process. “Our justice system must do more than punish - it must also heal,” said MP DeRidder. “Bill C-240 empowers courts to prescribe structured rehabilitation measures, including education, skills training, and treatment programs, to be undertaken during custody. These are not soft-on-crime measures; they are smart-on-recovery interventions.” If passed, this legislation will: Allow court-ordered rehabilitation measures for offenders: The bill allows courts to order additional rehabilitative measures during an offender’s custodial sentence, such as participation in educational, training, or treatment programs. Permit stricter penalties for fentanyl traffickers: The bill introduces an aggravating factor in sentencing for individuals convicted of trafficking fentanyl in large quantities, leading to stricter penalties. Include rehabilitation progress in parole decisions: The bill further requires parole boards to consider an offender's progress in completing court-ordered rehabilitation programs when making parole decisions. “Bill C-240 strengthens the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, ensuring that rehabilitation objectives are considered during parole decisions. It amends the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to treat large-scale fentanyl trafficking as an aggravating factor, reflecting the gravity of the harm inflicted on our communities,” DeRidder concluded. “By integrating public health principles into our justice system, we can reduce recidivism, enhance community safety, and break the cycle of harm."
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