I absolutely agree that it's a philanthropic world. That being said, you have added tremendous value to our community. You founded the Centre for International Governance Innovation. You also have the Balsillie School of International Affairs, which is a collaboration between our universities and your foundation to develop policy. You also gave $10 million to our Perimeter Institute, which helped it open. It is literally one of our driving forces of local innovation and tech in Kitchener. On top of that, you've supported our cancer centre at Grand River Hospital and our Waterloo Regional Children's Museum.
You are the example of success when the IP stays in Canada. You can innovate, monetize and scale in the communities where this innovation is developed. What has changed or has not been done in the national landscape that causes companies to no longer be able to monetize and scale here, and what causes them to head south instead?
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House of Commons · November 3, 2025
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House of Commons · November 3, 2025
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Thank you. Mr. Balsillie, as the MP for Kitchener Centre—Canada's innovation capital—I consistently see how the current government is crushing our innovations' economic potential. Something you said really struck me today. You appeared here at this committee in March 2023 and … Read more
recommended building capacity for a knowledge-based, data-driven economy. Since then, almost three years later, not one policy has been created to meet the needs of a strategic orientation. On top of that, your warning of $100 billion lost annually from unowned IP really hits home. It hits home because Kitchener start-ups are directly impacted by red tape, high taxes, no IP strategy and a lack of policy, which is preventing investment. Where is this failure coming from? What can be done to fully unleash Kitchener's innovation engine and reverse the damage of this lost decade?
Facebook · November 3, 2025
It was an incredible honour to attend the Sikh Remembrance Day ceremony in Kitchener. Did you know that Kitchener Centre is the final resting place of Private Buckam Singh one of only ten Sikh soldiers known to have served in the Canadian military during the First World War. Bor… Read more
n in Punjab, India, in 1893, he immigrated to Canada and enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1915. Despite facing discrimination, Singh served with distinction in the 20th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment). Standing alongside community members to honour the legacy of Sikh soldiers, was a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and belonging. Their service is etched into our shared history. Lest we forget.
Facebook · November 4, 2025
This morning, I had the opportunity to sit down with Habitat for Humanity in my office to talk about home ownership, renting, and some of the incredible projects they’re leading in Kitchener Centre and Waterloo region. Habitat for Humanity and access to safe, affordable housing … Read more
is an issue that’s always been close to my heart, long before I became the MP for Kitchener Centre, and I'm very excited to be working further with them in my role. I’m grateful for the ongoing work they do to make home ownership a reality for more families, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate on building a more affordable future for everyone.
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