Your MP at Work
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 · August 15, 2026
Youth homelessness is rarely the starting point. Mental health, addiction and family breakdown can push young people into crisis. That’s why upstream funding matters: investing in prevention and early supports helps keep young people from becoming homeless in the first place.
Facebook · August 13, 2026
This week’s Business Spotlight is The Guitar Corner! A true Kitchener institution, it’s been around so long that locals use it as a landmark. Even better, the owners’ daughter grew up in the store, making it a family business through and through.
Facebook · August 12, 2026
It was great to attend the kickoff of the SOCA Junior Program! Investing in young people through sport helps build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills. Wishing all the participants a fun, successful season ahead!
Facebook · August 11, 2026
Join Hospice of Waterloo Region and help support the compassionate care Hospice Waterloo Region provides to local families. Walk in memory of a loved one, with friends and family, or simply to support a great cause. Every step makes a difference.
Facebook · August 10, 2026
Congratulations to Jeff Kyrzakos on being named Head Coach of the Kitchener Rangers! After an incredible Memorial Cup championship season, I wish Jeff and the entire Rangers organization continued success in the season ahead. Go Rangers!
Facebook · August 9, 2026
AfroVibes was a great reminder of what makes Kitchener special. It was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate culture, community, and the incredible diversity that strengthens our city.
Facebook · August 8, 2026
proud to spotlight one of those extraordinary women, a fierce force in science who has changed the world from right here in our own backyard: Dr. Donna Strickland. Dr. Strickland is a Nobel Prize winning physicist from the University of Waterloo, celebrated globally for her groundbreaking work in laser physics. Her research on chirped pulse amplification revolutionized high‑intensity lasers and paved the way for innovations used in everything from eye surgery to industrial manufacturing. She is the third woman in history to win the Nobel Prize in Physics; a testament to her brilliance, perseverance, and impact. Her achievements remind us that when women lead, innovate, and break barriers, the world moves forward. And Canada is stronger for it.
Facebook · August 6, 2026
A big part of addressing homelessness is recovery. Without access to addiction treatment and recovery services, too many people are left trapped in a cycle that keeps them off the path to stability. Real compassion means helping people recover, not just helping them survive.
Facebook · August 6, 2026
☕🍰Stopped by Holly’s Neighbourhood Café & Bar and it absolutely lived up to the hype! Amazing coffee, delicious food, and desserts that are worth saving room for. If you haven’t checked it out yet, be sure to stop by at 27 Roy St., Kitchener. You’ll be glad you did! ❤️
Facebook · August 5, 2026
Great conversations at our Tech Townhall! Thank you to everyone who came out, shared your questions, and joined the discussion about how we keep our innovation Canadian, how to protect our IP and how to build globally competitive compaines, headquartered here in Canada.
Facebook · August 3, 2026
Looking for your next thrift find? Visit Retail Therapy at 1668 King St E, Kitchener! Every purchase helps support survivors of domestic violence in our community. Shop local, find something unique, and support a great cause. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DYLT8SrTs/
Facebook · July 30, 2026
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Facebook · July 28, 2026
📱Join us for a Town Hall discussion with MPs Connie Cody and Dr. Matt Strauss on the federal social media ban and what it means for Canadians. Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of online access and digital freedoms.
Facebook · July 27, 2026
our community.
Facebook · July 25, 2026
☀️ Mark your calendars! Join us for our Summer BBQ on September 12 for great food, great conversation, and a chance to connect with neighbours from across our community. We hope to see you there!
Facebook · July 25, 2026
Addiction should never be a life sentence. My Private Member’s Bill C-240 supports abstinence-based recovery, giving offenders the opportunity to overcome addiction, restore their lives, and reduce the cycle of crime. Recovery works.
Facebook · July 24, 2026
If you feel like life has knocked you down from addiction, financial hardship, or just trying to make it through another day, just know, hope is real. People can recover. Lives can change. That’s why I believe so strongly in Bill C-240 and the power of abstinence-based recovery
Facebook · July 24, 2026
🍒 It was great spending time with the community at the Cherry Park Neighbourhood Cherry Festival! Thank you to all the volunteers and organizers who made this wonderful event possible, and to everyone who came out to celebrate another great day in our community.
Facebook · July 23, 2026
you for everything you do to help put Kitchener Centre on the map!
Facebook · July 22, 2026
📸 We're looking for 12 outstanding local photos to feature in our 2027 community calendar. Whether it's a beautiful landscape, a local landmark, or a special moment in our community, we'd love to see it. Submit your favourite photo for a chance to be featured!
Facebook · July 22, 2026
$6 million a year for Kitchener’s tent city?! Every dollar spent should be focused on getting people the support they need and helping them move toward safer, more stable housing. We need solutions that deliver results, not allow people to stay stuck.
Facebook · July 21, 2026
It was a pleasure to stop by the Ontario Men's Lawn Bowling Singles Championship and see such great competition on display. Best of luck to all the athletes, and thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success! 🏆🥇
Facebook · July 20, 2026
Reminder! Join us for our CUSMA Roundtable to discuss the future of trade, tariffs, and what they mean for our local economy. We'd love to have you be part of the conversation - RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Facebook · July 20, 2026
I’ve been ensuring that Canadian companies are part of the supply chain when it comes to international procurement, I will be watching and paying close attention to if our Canadian companies will be part of the new contracts, supply chain eco system.
Kelly's work in Ottawa is backed by volunteers and supporters here at home. A monthly donation of any size keeps the local team going, and political contributions earn a generous federal tax credit.