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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 · September 4, 2026

Reminder! Join Kelly DeRidder, Connie Cody MP, and Dr. Matt Strauss on Sept. 10 from 6–8 PM at Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre for a town hall on social media legislation. We want to hear your questions, concerns and ideas. Hope to see you there!

Facebook · September 4, 2026

It was wonderful to celebrate Sikh Community Day 2026! A great day of culture, community and connection, and a chance to celebrate the Sikh community and all that they contribute to Kitchener Centre.

Facebook · September 3, 2026

The Canadian Muay Thai Open is becoming an important part of developing the next generation of athletes. Now in its fourth year, athletes from across Canada and the U.S. are competing for national titles, with some divisions earning a chance to qualify for the 2027 IFMA World Ch… Read more

ampionships. It’s exciting to see Kitchener hosting an event of this calibre!

Facebook · September 2, 2026

It was great to celebrate Arab culture, food, music and community at the Arab Festival in Carl Zehr Square! Events like this are a great reminder of the many cultures and traditions that make Kitchener Centre such a vibrant place to call home.

Facebook · September 1, 2026

Congratulations to the Shanley on their grand opening! 🎉 Our office was happy to celebrate this exciting new addition to our community and meet the team behind it. Wishing the Shanley lots of success as they get started!

Facebook · August 31, 2026

Reminder: Join us for our End of Summer Community BBQ on September 12 from 12–4 PM at Bingemans Outdoor Pavilion! Come out, enjoy some food and connect with neighbours. RSVP to [email protected].

Facebook · August 30, 2026

Great to tour a local STEM camp and see young people getting hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math. Kitchener Centre is home to incredible talent, and investing in the next generation of innovators starts right here in our community.

Facebook · August 29, 2026

It was great to join the community for Pakistan Canada Day in Kitchener! A wonderful celebration of culture, heritage and the strong ties between Pakistan and Canada. Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate and share in the festivities.

Facebook · August 28, 2026

Enough is enough. Drug traffickers are fueling the addiction crisis and putting lives at risk in Kitchener and across Canada. We need tougher penalties for those who profit from trafficking and a justice system that puts victims, families and our communities first.

Facebook · August 28, 2026

Great to tour Ivis Inc. and see firsthand the work being done by Canadian businesses. Meeting with local employers and seeing their operations up close is a great reminder of the people, innovation and hard work driving our economy forward.

Facebook · August 27, 2026

Canada needs a trade strategy that delivers results for Canadian workers, businesses, and families. Here’s my statement on the current trade situation and what needs to happen next.

Facebook · August 27, 2026

Local Business Highlight: 271 West Restaurant 🍽️ We stopped by 271 West Restaurant with @PierrePoilievre and had the chance to meet Zee, the owner, and hear about his experience running a local business in Kitchener. Local businesses are the backbone of our community, and we’r… Read more

e proud to support the people who work hard to keep Kitchener thriving. 📍60 Charles St West. Kitchener

Facebook · August 26, 2026

Think Kitchener Centre is picture-perfect? Send us your best photos of our community for a chance to be featured in our 2027 calendar! Email your photos to [email protected] and show us Kitchener Centre through your lens.

Facebook · August 25, 2026

Great to visit Communitech with Pierre Poilievre and hear directly from our tech & innovation community. Kitchener-Waterloo is Canada’s innovation capital, home to world-class talent and businesses. We need to create the conditions for them to grow, innovate & succeed at home.

Facebook · August 24, 2026

Thank you to @PierrePoilievre for joining us in Kitchener to talk about real solutions to addiction and homelessness. We need to address the root causes, get people the help they need, and ensure our communities are safe. It’s time for action, not more encampments.

Facebook · August 24, 2026

Great discussion at our CUSMA roundtable with local businesses and stakeholders. Thank you to MPs Randy Hoback and Shuv Majumdar for joining us and hearing directly from our community about the future of Canada-U.S. trade and how we can protect Canadian jobs and businesses.

Facebook · August 23, 2026

What a great time at Afrofest! It was wonderful to celebrate the rich cultures, music, food, and traditions that make our community so vibrant. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a fun and welcoming celebration!

Facebook · August 23, 2026

We have to put victims first. It is not acceptable for a high-risk sex offender to be released, only to be re-arrested less than an hour later. We need a justice system that protects victims, keeps dangerous offenders off the streets, and puts public safety first.

Facebook · August 22, 2026

A great weekend of music, community and good times at the Kitchener Blues Festival!🎶 Always a highlight of the summer, bringing incredible artists and thousands of people together in the heart of our community. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s festival a success!

Facebook · August 21, 2026

This week’s Women’s Highlight meets our Tech Highlight! We’re celebrating a local woman-led startup using innovation to rethink women’s health screening. It’s exciting to see women leading the way in technology and developing solutions that could make a real difference for wome… Read more

n’s health.

Facebook · August 20, 2026

A truly accessible home can mean the difference between independence and being forced to rely on others. We need more barrier-free homes designed with accessibility in mind from the start, so people with disabilities can live safely, independently, and with dignity.

Facebook · August 20, 2026

Local Business Feature: Charcoal Steak House! This true Kitchener institution has been a longstanding part of our community, recently celebrating an incredible 70 years in business. Congratulations to the entire team on this amazing milestone and thank you for all you’ve contri… Read more

buted to our community over the years! 📍 2980 King St E, Kitchener

Facebook · August 20, 2026

A great day at the NigeriansIntheRegionofWaterloo Tech Showcase! It was inspiring to see the innovation, talent, and big ideas coming out of our community. Kitchener Centre is Canada’s Innovation Capital and home to incredible people building the future, and it was a privilege … Read more

to see it firsthand.

Facebook · August 18, 2026

Thank you to our CPC interns for coming out to Kitchener Centre and hitting the doors with us! It was great having you here, and we hope you got a chance to experience the people, energy, and community that make Kitchener Centre so special. Come back anytime!

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