Thank you very much for your answer.
Second, what improvements do you think can be made to ensure that our federal research funding programs are flexible enough to captivate community-focused research happening in local innovation hubs, such as mine in particular in Kitchener? How do we not rely on publishing to fund and start to rely more on innovating to fund?
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Back to Ottawa, with Your Voices in Mind Over the summer, I had the privilege of meeting with so many (56 to be exact) incredible people across Kitchener Centre, right here in our office. We had many conversations, some joyful, some difficult, all deeply meaningful. I heard your… Read more
hopes, your frustrations, and your ideas. And while some conversations were hard, we always found common ground. That’s the strength of our community: we listen, we care, and we work together. As Parliament returns to session, I’m bringing your voices with me. Your stories and concerns will guide my work in Ottawa. If you didn’t get a chance to connect this summer, my door is always open. Please reach out, whether you have a concern, an idea, or just want to chat. I’m here to listen. Let’s keep the conversation going
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ategic conversations about how we align our efforts to deliver real results for Kitchener Centre. From housing and transit to small business support and community safety, we’re focused on practical solutions that make a difference. The work ahead is serious, and I’m ready to get to it. Let’s build a future that’s secure, affordable, and full of opportunity, together. Thank you to all, that took the time to meet. Aislinn Clancey - MPP Kitchener Centre Margaret Johnston - Councillor ward 8 Stephanie Stretch - Councillor ward 10 Debbie Chapman - Councillor ward 9 Colleen James - Regional councillor Berry Vrbanovic - Mayor of Kitchener Mike Harris - MPP Kitchener Conestoga Catherine Fife - MPP Waterloo Matthew Rodrigues - Regional councillor Karen Redman - Chair, Regional Municipality of Waterloo Jason Deneault - Councillor ward 3 Dorothy McCabe - Mayor of Waterloo Dave Schnider - Councillor ward 2 Sue Foxton - Mayor North Dumfries
House of Commons · September 17, 2025
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Thank you, Chair. Thank you to everybody for coming today. Thank you for your expertise. I'm from Kitchener. We are home to world-class innovation. Our innovation ecosystem is unmatched. What I see within our ecosystem, though, is some cutting-edge technology not reaching mon… Read more
etization, number one, and number two, not staying within Canada when it does. To that end, $62 billion of net investment left Canada in the past five months. Mr. Doyle, my questions will be for you today. One of your SMART centres is located right in my community. Thank you for coming with your expertise today. First, how does the current spending support real technology adoption through monetization, which is vital in tech hubs like Kitchener?
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