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Facebook · March 5, 2026

❗️REMINDER ❗️ I am hosting our first ever Seniors Clinic at the Rockway Centre on March 13th from 12pm-4pm! This free event will connect seniors in Kitchener Centre with helpful resources, information, and professional services all in one place. Looking forward to welcoming o… Read more

ur community!

YouTube · March 5, 2026

Why I Got Into Politics & How My Private Member's Bill Tackles Canada’s Drug Crisis

Incredibly grateful to join my local community news station with Carla Fitzsimmons to talk about WHY I got into politics and how I’m using my Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-240, to help turn those values into real action for our community. I am fortunate to have the opportunity t… Read more

o draft, table, and advance my own legislation that reflects the needs of our communities and Canada. The drug crisis is something that not only affects Kitchener Centre, but all 343 ridings across this country. Take a listen as I walk viewers through how my Bill strikes the right balance between getting tough on drug trafficking while ensuring accountability is paired with meaningful rehabilitation in our justice system. How has the drug crises impacted you? Leave a comment or DM me and let me know.

Facebook · March 5, 2026

Incredibly grateful to join my local community news station with Carla Fitzsimmons to talk about WHY I got into politics and how I’m using my Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-240, to help turn those values into real action for our community. I am fortunate to have the opportunity … Read more

to draft, table, and advance my own legislation that reflects the needs of our communities and Canada. The drug crisis is something that not only affects Kitchener Centre, but all 343 ridings across this country. Take a listen as I walk viewers through how my Bill strikes the right balance between getting tough on drug trafficking while ensuring accountability is paired with meaningful rehabilitation in our justice system. How has the drug crises impacted you? Leave a comment or DM me and let me know. #kitchenercentre #community #rehabilitation

Facebook · March 4, 2026

New data from the Waterloo Regional Police Service shows human trafficking cases in our region are now nearly triple the national average. The most common age of girls being trafficked in Canada is just 13 years old. At the same time, the ongoing drug crisis continues to fuel e… Read more

xploitation, violence, and addiction in our communities. A large piece of the puzzle is traffickers preying on the vulnerable, the impact is being felt across Waterloo Region. Law enforcement is working tirelessly to keep our streets safe, but failed federal policies have placed unnecessary strain on the very officers we rely on. We need stronger enforcement after arrest, real consequences for traffickers and drug dealers, and meaningful supports for survivors and those seeking recovery. Our children are not commodities and our community deserves better.

Facebook · March 4, 2026

In my maiden speech, I spoke about the harsh reality of the drug crisis in our community. This crisis is not just economic or statistical, it is deeply human. Families are grieving, businesses are struggling, and children in our downtown deserve to grow up safe and secure. Th… Read more

e answer is not stigma: it is compassion, treatment, and stronger supports for recovery. We must protect our communities and ensure every child can live, learn, and play without fear.

Facebook · March 3, 2026

This past year, we were fortunate enough to connect with Child Witness Centre and tour their downtown Kitchener locations. They provide compassionate, individualized support to children and youth who are victims or witnesses, ensuring they and their families are guided and supp… Read more

orted throughout the court process. We were especially grateful to learn more about Monet, the Region’s first accredited facility dog, who brings comfort and stability to young victims and witnesses. Thank you to the entire team for the vital work you do in our community. https://childwitness.com/

Facebook · March 3, 2026

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I’m grateful for the work being done by House of Friendship and their dedicated staff, who walk alongside people with compassion and provide people with real hope for recovery. From long-term abstinence-based programs to wraparound health supports, they are meeting people where… Read more

they are and helping them rebuild their lives. Addiction is a health issue and recovery must be rooted in treatment, accountability, and a path forward. Organizations like House of Friendship are proof that recovery is possible, and that caring, structured rehabilitation saves lives and strengthens our community.

Facebook · March 2, 2026

It was a pleasure to join the Kitchener Telugu community for a wonderful afternoon of celebration and connection. I truly enjoyed the conversations we shared about our families, our stories, and the values that bring us together. Thank you for the warm welcome, our community … Read more

is stronger because of gatherings like this.

Facebook · March 2, 2026

I had the chance to appear on Now You Know with Rob Snow to discuss my Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-240, which will be entering into second this Spring. Take a moment to listen as I explain to Rob how our justice system must do more than punish, it must also heal. Holding indi… Read more

viduals accountable for their actions is important but so is helping people break cycles of addiction and reoffending. My Bill has a balanced approach that is tough on drug trafficking while recognizing that accountability must be paired with meaningful rehabilitation.

Facebook · March 1, 2026

Honoured to visit Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice on Homer Watson, a peaceful, nature-filled space that brings real comfort to families. Their creative art programs help families express love and memory in meaningful ways, while staff are supported through initiatives like ‘Wellnes… Read more

s Wednesdays’. The compassion, care, and after-support services they provide make a lasting difference in our community. Grateful for the work they do.

Facebook · March 1, 2026

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With housing prices up more than 70% over the past decade, innovative solutions are urgently needed. I’m encouraged by organizations within the community partnering together to develop a scalable model for affordable homeownership. Initiatives like this can help reshape housi… Read more

ng in Waterloo Region and beyond.

Facebook · March 1, 2026

Great news for Kitchener and Waterloo Region, nearly 5 million visitors came in 2024, generating over $829 million in revenue and showing our community is a key travel destination. This success reflects the strength of our arts, culture, festivals, and local attractions that ma… Read more

ke our riding unique and vibrant. Tourism supports local businesses, creates jobs, and brings new energy to our streets and I’m proud of the role our community plays in Ontario’s visitor economy. https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2026/01/22/millions-of-visitors-revenue-show-region-as-key-travel-destination/

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