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 · 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
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
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 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 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 20, 2026
buted to our community over the years! 📍 2980 King St E, Kitchener
Facebook · August 20, 2026
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!
Facebook · August 15, 2026
olunteers who surround families with care, connection and practical support when they need it most. Walk, run, hike, bike, paddle or choose your own adventure this summer and make a difference close to home!
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 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
ctoria Street North. Kitchener
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!
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