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Kelly DeRidder's posts, videos and House of Commons speeches about her work for Kitchener Centre. Search by topic, or browse by month.
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Facebook · June 30, 2026
ok forward to bringing the voices of Kitchener Centre to this important portfolio and continuing to serve as a strong voice for our community in Ottawa.
Facebook · June 29, 2026
Kitchener Centre is Canada's Innovation Capital. Join me for a Tech Town Hall to share your ideas, challenges, and priorities for the future of Canada's tech sector. July 9, 6-8pm. RSVP at the link in bio.
Facebook · June 29, 2026
WATCH! We are here for victims of crime, for public safety, and for justice. That’s why we continue to oppose the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for serious offences.
Facebook · June 29, 2026
is event so welcoming.
Facebook · June 27, 2026
Thank you to NIROW for organizing the Solidarity Vigil for Abducted Children and Teachers. It was a meaningful opportunity to stand together, honour those affected, and raise awareness for children and educators who continue to be held captive around the world.
Facebook · June 26, 2026
Congrats to the Class of 2026! Know someone graduating this year? We’d love to help celebrate their achievement! 🎓 Reach out to our office to request a congratulatory certificate recognizing their hard work and dedication.
Facebook · June 26, 2026
Over the past week, I’ve been able to reflect on everything that happened this session. From standing up for taxpayers and pushing for affordability to meeting with residents and local organizations across Kitchener Centre, it’s been a busy and productive few months!
Facebook · June 25, 2026
It was great to stop by the Kitchener-Waterloo Greek Food Festival and celebrate the food, culture, and traditions that bring our community together. Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this year’s festival a success.
Facebook · June 24, 2026
Congratulations to Rapid Precision Machining and Gearing on 50 years of excellence. Reaching this milestone is a testament to decades of hard work, innovation, and commitment to quality. Here’s to continued success in the years ahead!
Facebook · June 24, 2026
Canada Day sign pickup is TODAY at 12-4pm in Victoria Park! 🇨🇦 Stop by, say hi and grab your sign to help us get ready to celebrate Canada Day. See you there!
Facebook · June 23, 2026
Canada Day sign pickup is tomorrow at 12 PM in Victoria Park! Swing by, grab your sign, and help show your Canadian pride. 🇨🇦
Facebook · June 23, 2026
We should never confuse tolerance with compassion. Leaving people homeless and trapped in addiction isn’t helping them. Compassion means offering a path to housing, recovery, and a chance to rebuild their lives.
Facebook · June 23, 2026
It was a pleasure to attend SEA Fest and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Southeast Asian communities in our region. Thank you to the Filipino Women’s Association and everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success.
Facebook · June 22, 2026
Great meeting with the Waterloo Food Bank to discuss the growing demand they are seeing, the challenges facing families across our community & the important work being done to ensure people have access to food when they need it most. Thank you for all that you do.
Facebook · June 18, 2026
Community starts with belonging. It was wonderful to join the Kitchener Belong-A-Thon and celebrate the people and organizations helping build a more connected, welcoming, and compassionate community for everyone.
Facebook · June 18, 2026
ard treatment, recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.
House of Commons · June 18, 2026
think is required to ensure that they're supported through the Build Canada Homes program?
House of Commons · June 18, 2026
Canada; communities across the country continue to experience rising homelessness, ongoing substance use harms and increasing pressure on frontline services; the current approaches have not delivered the outcomes Canadians deserve; Canadians are demanding a renewed focus on prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, housing stability and community reintegration, with measurable outcomes that help individuals achieve long-term health, stability and independence; and it is important that federal investments support measurable outcomes, accountability and access to services that help Canadians achieve long-term recovery, stability and independence; the committee report to the House its recommendation that the Government of Canada: evaluate whether current approaches are achieving their intended outcomes and prioritize investments that demonstrate measurable results in treatment, recovery, housing stability, and long-term independence; and administer existing federal initiatives and funding commitments in a way that prioritizes: stronger access to treatment, recovery and mental health supports; expanded access to stable housing options, including transitional and supportive housing where appropriate; prevention and early interventions that reduce the risk of homelessness and substance use harms; measurable outcomes, accountability and long-term support for individuals seeking stability, recovery and independence; and collaboration among federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, indigenous and community partners to improve outcomes for Canadians affected by homelessness, addiction and related social challenges. Thank you, Chair.
Facebook · June 17, 2026
Hate has no place in Waterloo Region. Thank you to everyone involved in the 5th Annual Snapshot of Hate for helping us better understand these challenges and work toward a more welcoming community for all. We will always remember the Afzaal family.
Facebook · June 16, 2026
Addiction and homelessness are not moral failures. The Kitchener encampment ruling highlighted a difficult reality: we don’t have enough housing or recovery services. It’s time to invest more in treatment and recovery, and less in managing addiction indefinitely.
YouTube · June 16, 2026
Addiction and homelessness are not moral failures. The Kitchener encampment ruling highlighted a difficult reality: we don’t have enough housing or recovery services. It’s time to invest more in treatment and recovery, and less in managing addiction indefinitely.
Facebook · June 16, 2026
A lemonade stand, a great cause, and some quality mother-daughter time🍋 Proud to support LemonAID Day and help raise funds so more local children can attend camp and enjoy opportunities every child deserves.
Facebook · June 15, 2026
Congratulations to Harold and Norma Blake on celebrating an incredible 75 years of marriage! Your lifelong commitment to one another is an inspiration and a testament to love, faith, and dedication. Wishing you many blessings as you celebrate this remarkable milestone.
Facebook · June 15, 2026
The Ankara Carnival is a wonderful reminder that our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Thank you to everyone who helped bring our community together to celebrate, learn, and connect.
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