Kelly DeRidder on Advocacy for Kitchener Centre in the House of Commons

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.

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.

e want to compete in Al, when will the government help create the right conditions in our innovation ecosystem to turn world class research into Canadian owned IP? #kitchenercentre #IP #patent

compete. The solution is clear: invest in Canadian IP, strengthen patent‑collective tools, and give our innovators the ability to operate and scale here at home. #kitchenercentre #innovation #tech

is time. While conditions appear to be stabilizing, shelter-in-place orders remain in effect in areas including Jalisco State, and Canadians should continue to follow local authorities’ guidance and monitor airline updates closely. Puerto Vallarta International Airport has reopened to domestic traffic, with international operations resuming this evening. Air Canada and Air Transat are set to resume flights today, with decisions from other Canadian airlines expected shortly. If you have family in Mexico or are a constituent from Kitchener Centre currently affected and need assistance, please ensure you are registered through the Registry of Canadians Abroad: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration and consult Global Affairs Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories for Mexico. The Emergency Watch and Response Centre (EWRC) is available 24/7 at +1 613-996-8885, by text at +1 613-686-3658, via WhatsApp at +1 613-909-8881, via Signal at +1 613-909-8087, or by email at [email protected]. Canadians requiring emergency consular assistance may also contact the Embassy of Canada in Mexico City at +52 55-5724-7900 or [email protected].

re feeling it. Canada used to be the leader in EV technological innovation and Canada makes the best cars. Unfortunately, this government instead made a deal with China that floods Canadian markets with China made EVs. I believe in Canada’s auto sector and I believe that Canada makes the best cars and for the sake of our auto workers, I hope this government does too.

sis, a prosperous innovation ecosystem and real opportunities so families can once again build secure lives. I will always work to restore the Canadian promise for families in our community.

This is not just an economic issue, it’s a human one. I will continue working for lower taxes, affordable housing, and practical solutions that restore stability and hope for families in our community. #kitchenercentre #affordability #community

represent, it is my home and my heart. Let’s move forward with courage, focus on real solutions, and prove that public service is about building a better future together. #kitchenercentre #community

chnology, and more. With the right policies, we can attract investment, empower local talent, and build a resilient, future-focused economy. Kitchener Centre’s best days are ahead and I will continue working to ensure our community thrives. #kitchenercentre #innovation #tech

This is not just an economic issue, it’s a human one. I will continue working for lower taxes, affordable housing, and practical solutions that restore stability and hope for families in our community. #kitchenercentre #affordability #community

sis, a prosperous innovation ecosystem and real opportunities so families can once again build secure lives. I will always work to restore the Canadian promise for families in our community. #kitchenercentre #community

for sharing their views that reflect their beliefs. That’s why I’m hosting a town hall with my colleague MP Andrew Lawton to walk through what this bill could mean, answer your questions, and hear directly from the community because your voice matters in this discussion. Please use the link below to RSVP in advance if you plan to attend, we hope to see you there! http://bit.ly/4r557zc

er most to you, my door is always open. I am honored to amplify your voices in Kitchener Centre as your MP. Thank you for your continued trust and support.  #kitchenercentre #community

views that reflect their beliefs. That’s why I’m hosting a town hall with my colleague MP Andrew Lawton to walk through what this bill could mean, answer your questions, and hear directly from the community because your voice matters in this discussion. Please use the link below to RSVP in advance if you plan to attend, we hope to see you there! http://bit.ly/4r557zc

ile also reducing long-term costs for taxpayers. When we focus on pathways to stability, everyone benefits. Responsibility ensures a return on tax payer investment #kitchenercentre #affordablehousing #housing

ing materials that reflect their beliefs. That’s why I’m hosting a town hall with my colleague MP Andrew Lawton to walk through what this bill could mean, answer your questions, and hear directly from the community because your voice matters in this discussion. Please use the link below to RSVP in advance if you plan to attend, we hope to see you there! http://bit.ly/4r557zc

if the government doesn’t put guardrails in place on research investment to ensure the IP they create stays sovereign. Otherwise, it’s a net negative return on tax payer investment. #kitchenercentre #innovation #ip

that's completely untrue. We don't have the infrastructure we need for our computing capacity. We hold only 12% of our own Canadian patents, while 87% have become foreign-owned. Our commercialization is limited, costing us $75 billion yearly, or 2.7% of our GDP, and $5 billion in lost tax revenue. These failures are leading to a brain drain. Our talent is leaving our country because we cannot commercialize. What is your file doing to protect the intellectual property generated here in Canada and control our licensing terms to enable our own commercialization in sustained manufacturing?

t housing partners. Together, we’re tackling the affordability crisis head‑on by creating a community where deeply affordable, affordable, and for‑sale units are all built side by side. We also met with Mayor @berryonline to discuss the impressive work the City of Kitchener is doing to accelerate homebuilding, from streamlining approvals to reducing development charges, ensuring that more homes get built, faster, right here in our community. @scottaitchison left genuinely impressed by the progress we’re making in Kitchener, and he’s committed to championing strong, practical solutions to get more homes built across the country. #kitchener #affordable #housing

eans helping people learn to live, cope with stressors, and emotionally regulate without substances, supported by an abstinence based community. They have not told me perpetuating addiction through taxpayer-funded drugs is the solution.

ed were raw and real, highlighting the gaps in our systems that too often fail to support people in rebuilding their lives. This wasn’t about enabling, it was about accountability, healing, and ensuring that rehabilitation is more than a word. It’s about action, outcomes, and support that truly helps people move forward. I’m committed to carrying these conversations into my work in Parliament. We need policies that prioritize effective rehabilitation, protect communities, and give people the tools they need to change their lives for the better. Thank you to Mayor Liggett and all the courageous voices who made this conference so impactful. Your leadership is helping drive the change we need.

eeps people trapped in addiction and focus on abstinence based rehabilitation; take the billions we are spending to manage misery and invest them instead in 50,000 real treatment beds, medical detox, and recovery housing; and sue the drug companies that flooded our country with poison to help pay for it. There is hope for a better quality of life in abstinence based rehabilitation.