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, manufacture and capture the jobs and the wealth. From your experience, what are the biggest systematic barriers—like high taxes, inflationary pressures or slow approvals—that are pushing biotech commercialization and our talent to the U.S. instead of keeping it here in Canada?

d data through our research funding and tax credits in Canada?

in this country, because that's the economic growth out of all of our start-ups. What is this current government doing to ensure that we are retaining our intellectual property and data within our start-up ecosystem?

y is truly inspiring. From feeding those in need to uplifting local initiatives, Little Mushroom Catering embodies the spirit of compassion and community leadership that makes Kitchener Centre so special. Thank you for all that you do, you make our community proud.

osphere was filled with warmth and celebration. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers for creating such a meaningful space. Events like this remind us of the strength and beauty of our diversity. I’m proud to stand with the Nigerian community and celebrate all that you bring to our region.

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ilding skills, and learning the life-saving ability of swimming in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Huge congratulations to the team behind this amazing initiative. Your passion for water safety and your commitment to our community is inspiring. Welcome to Kitchener, we’re lucky to have you! 💙

the Scouts have been shaping young lives through outdoor adventure, teamwork, and service. Their impact in Kitchener is immeasurable, from campfires and canoe trips to lifelong friendships and leadership skills that last a lifetime. Thank you to all the volunteers, leaders, families, and alumni who make this community so strong. Here's to the next 70 years of inspiring the next generation! 🌟

nity. The problem I see, though, is that we do a very good job of incubating and educating, but because of the current climate—high taxes and red tape—scaling-up isn't happening, so B and C funding isn't available to these start-ups. We're paying taxes to promote and incubate these companies, but then they're leaving Canada because it's easier to scale up in, say, the United States. What do you think would be a solution to that? How can we make more of an investment climate for scalability here in Canada so there isn't a negative net return on our investments, as things stand today?

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.

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.

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?

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?