Your MP at Work
Kelly DeRidder is out in Kitchener Centre all year long, meeting neighbours and visiting the groups that make this community strong. This page brings together her recent posts about local events and organizations.
Kelly has joined cultural celebrations such as Filipino Canadian Community Day, Sikh Community Day, the Arab Festival in Carl Zehr Square, Pakistan Canada Day, Afrofest and the Far East Asian Night Market with the Kitchener BIA. She has also been at the Kitchener Blues Festival, the Paddle Palooza Pickleball Festival and the Canadian Muay Thai Open, and she wore orange with the Kitchener Panthers for Orange Jersey Day.
She has also met with groups that help people close to home. These include Vision Loss Rehab, Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health, NIROW, the YMCA of Three Rivers and Safe Families Kitchener-Waterloo & Cambridge. She toured a local STEM camp and Ivis Inc., and visited Communitech. She also shined a light on local businesses like Charcoal Steak House, The Guitar Corner and 271 West Restaurant.
Kelly also hosted a town hall on social media safety for kids and a roundtable with victims advocacy groups. Scroll down to see the latest.
353 posts, videos and speeches.
Facebook · September 25, 2026
When more families are turning to meal programs just to put food on the table, we know affordability is a serious issue. A Conservative government will take action to make life more affordable, lower costs, and ensure Canadians can get ahead.
Facebook · September 24, 2026
Women’s Spotlight: Sandy van Solm! Waterloo’s first female Fire Chief, is breaking new ground and paving the way for more women in leadership roles.🔥🚒👩🚒
Facebook · September 24, 2026
ors of gender-based violence in Waterloo Region. Designed with survivors in mind, SHE Builds will help women explore new futures and find work in the skilled trades.
Facebook · September 23, 2026
It was a pleasure to join the community for Filipino Canadian Community Day. A great opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition, and the contributions that make Kitchener Centre and Canada stronger.
Facebook · September 18, 2026
Great to be out at the Paddle Palooza Pickleball Festival! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community, enjoy some friendly competition and celebrate the people who make events like this possible.
Facebook · September 17, 2026
Congratulations to the YouthForce 2026 graduates! It was inspiring to celebrate the hard work, growth and accomplishments of this year’s graduates. Wishing each of you the very best as you take your next steps and continue building your future.
Facebook · September 16, 2026
s, photos and so much more. He has scanned and uploaded these pieces of local history so they can be enjoyed by the community for years to come.
Facebook · September 16, 2026
Great to visit Vision Loss Rehab and learn more about the important work they do to help people living with vision loss maintain their independence, build confidence and stay connected to their communities. Their work makes a meaningful difference every day.
Facebook · September 15, 2026
What a great afternoon at our End of Summer BBQ! Thanks to everyone who came out, grabbed a burger, enjoyed the sunshine, and took the time to chat with us. The kids had a blast on the bouncy castles, and it was great to see so many families out enjoying the day together. ☀️
Facebook · September 14, 2026
A great night with MPs Dr. Matt Strauss and Connie Cody MP at our Social Media Townhall. Lots of good questions and chances to hear directly from parents, teachers and families in our community to help kids navigate safety online. Thanks to everyone who came out!
Facebook · September 14, 2026
A great afternoon with NIROW at their Uncover Your Spark Career Workshop. It was inspiring to see people building confidence, exploring their strengths and thinking about what comes next. Creating opportunities for people to find their path and reach their goals matters.
Facebook · September 13, 2026
’s life and strengthen our community for years to come.
Facebook · September 12, 2026
It’s been a busy summer meeting with constituents, hearing your concerns and talking about the issues that matter most to our community. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with us. Here’s a look at just a few of our meetings from this summer!
Facebook · September 12, 2026
Great to spend time with the YMCA of Three Rivers and celebrate their summer programs! These programs give kids and families a chance to stay active, have fun and build connections in our community. These programs are incredibly impactful in our communities.
Facebook · September 10, 2026
Our arts and culture community here in Kitchener continues to bring people together and make our communities stronger. Conservatives want to support Canada’s arts and culture sector, helping it grow and ensuring Canadian talent has the opportunity to thrive.
Facebook · September 10, 2026
ng and working to build a system that puts victims first.
Facebook · September 9, 2026
A great night at the Far East Asian Night Market! Celebrating culture, food and community, and the many traditions that make our community such a vibrant place to call home. The Kitchener BIA is absolutely the best. Thank you to the team for pulling off this amazing evening.
Facebook · September 6, 2026
Today we wear orange to stand with the Kitchener Panthers and show our support for Orange Jersey Day. 🧡 A reminder that sport has the power to bring our community together, create belonging, and make a difference both on and off the field.
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
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].
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