Kelly DeRidder on Canada's Innovation Capital

protections, improving incentives to scale in places like Kitchener Centre - Canada’s Innovation Capital - and safeguarding sensitive technologies, we can ensure Canadian ideas stay in Canada; building prosperity, resilience, and real leverage abroad. #kitchenercentre #IP #innovation

rsity of Waterloo and Conestoga College are helping turn new ideas into better outcomes for seniors.

how that when we lift each other up, we don’t just help individuals, we strengthen our entire innovation community and power the future of technology.

ight here in Kitchener. At a time when the U.S. is doubling down on “Buy America,” Canada should be just as intentional. If we want economic resilience, security, and growth, we need to choose Canadian companies, choose Canadian talent, and choose Kitchener Centre.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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?

steadfast in proposing common sense solutions to the issues facing Canadians - like affordability, crime and housing. I will always advocate for how Kitchener Centre can play a role in the solutions we propose, ensuring we have a seat at the table.

this project is remarkable, and I can’t wait to see these homes take root in our community as they break ground on their first property here. It’s truly exciting to be a part of this future-forward moment. #kitchener #community #affordablehousing

he future of the medical technology industry. We had a candid conversation about the troubling trend of entrepreneurs who often grow just big enough to be bought by a foreign company. But real success, the kind that keeps innovation truly Canadian, takes resilience, conviction and determination. This is not the path forward for Canadian innovation. We need a sovereign approach where the government’s role is clear, create the environment for these companies to monetize and scale here in Canada, not elsewhere. #kitchener #innovation #tech #medtech

rnment needs to get out of the way so they can scale locally. We must create an environment that is less risk-averse and allows SMEs to grow right here at home. XL Tool is doing the work, now we need to support them and remove barriers.

Canadian Innovation, Grateful for your confidence and trust. Together, we'll keep building a stronger, safer Kitchener Centre.