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 · 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 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 18, 2026
It was great meeting with Kitchener's own DJ Dub J, who recently won a JUNO Award as a producer!🎶 Congratulations on this incredible achievement, and thank you for representing our community so well!
Facebook · July 17, 2026
Local radio matters. It’s where communities hear their stories, local news, and emergency updates. If you oppose the shutdown of local radio stations, add your name to our petition. Sign up through the link in bio.
Facebook · July 16, 2026
🍎 This week’s Small Business Feature is Markatoo Fresh Produce! 🥕 From fresh fruits and vegetables to quality local products, they’re helping keep our community stocked with affordable fresh food. Stop by 162 Victoria St S, Kitchener and support this great local business! 🛒
Facebook · July 16, 2026
Congratulations to CYAC on 10 years of serving our community! It was a pleasure to celebrate this incredible milestone and recognize the lasting impact you’ve had on so many lives. Wishing you continued success for many years to come!
Facebook · July 15, 2026
It was great to stop by the Nihal Grewal Summer Open House at Fierce & Fit Boxing! Thank you to everyone who welcomed us and for all you do to build confidence, discipline, and community through sport. Wishing you continued success! Check them out at 41 River Rd E, Kitchener!
Facebook · July 14, 2026
It was a pleasure to attend the Philippine Extravaganza and celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of the Filipino community. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a wonderful success!
Facebook · July 13, 2026
Congratulations to the graduating class of Grand River Collegiate Institute! Wishing each of you the very best as you take this exciting next step. Your hard work has paid off, and your future is full of opportunity. Congratulations, Class of 2026!🎉🎓
Facebook · July 11, 2026
Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with great food, great company, and great conversation! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours for an afternoon of community and connection. We can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🍔🌭
Facebook · July 11, 2026
It was great to see so many athletes take to the court at the Kitchener-Waterloo Kids Badminton Tournament! Congratulations to everyone who participated, and thank you to the organizers, volunteers, coaches, and families for making it such a fantastic event.
Facebook · July 9, 2026
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and it’s always a pleasure to highlight the people behind them. This week we’re featuring Mac Repair Man, providing trusted tech support and repair services while helping keep our community connected. 💻🔧👏
Facebook · July 8, 2026
so raises immediate concerns about the future of Kitchener Rangers radio coverage and whether those broadcasts will find a new home. Rogers Communications continues to benefit from substantial federal support, including: - Millions in taxpayer-funded programs intended to protect jobs and sustain local journalism; - A telecom environment shaped by federal policy that limits competition and shields major players from new market entrants. Despite these advantages, and despite commitments to preserve local media, Rogers has chosen to close stations anyway. This underscores how the current federal government’s strategy for safeguarding local news and employment is simply not working. After approving the Rogers-Shaw merger, Former Industry Minister and now Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne promised to ‘watch Rogers like a hawk,’ insisting the merger would benefit consumers. Yet here in Kitchener, workers have lost their jobs and residents have lost a vital source of community news. Conservatives stand for protecting jobs, ensuring fair treatment for consumers and taxpayers, and strengthening local journalism. Canadians deserve more opportunities to have their stories told, not fewer. Local journalism is instrumental in a healthy democratic society. The current federal government must explain how its extensive support for Rogers is serving Canadians.
Facebook · July 8, 2026
A strong community is built through arts, culture, and the people who bring them to life. It was a pleasure to attend the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony season launch and celebrate another exciting year of incredible music and local talent. 🎼🎻✨
Facebook · July 7, 2026
Your voice matters. Are you and your business affected? Join us for a CUSMA Roundtable to discuss the future of trade with the U.S. and Mexico. Email for details.
Facebook · July 6, 2026
Healing starts with hope, community, and people who refuse to give up. It was a privilege to visit the Oasis Centre and see the life-changing work being done to support those rebuilding their lives. Thank you to everyone making a difference every day.
Facebook · July 5, 2026
Building Canada's future starts with innovation. Great conversations at the Waterloo Region Innovation Corridor Summit on growing our economy, supporting local talent, and making sure Canadian businesses have what they need to compete, create, and lead. 🇨🇦
Facebook · July 4, 2026
A great weekend at Multicultural Festival! Thank you to the many volunteers whose hard work made this celebration possible. Your dedication helps bring our community together and showcase the cultures that make Kitchener so special.
Facebook · July 3, 2026
Small Business Feature: Mom’s Bread & Pie Co.🥧 Whether you’re craving a sweet pie or a savoury one, it all starts with the crust, and Mom’s Bread & Pie Co. does it right. Thank you to the team for serving Kitchener Centre with delicious baking and friendly service.
Facebook · July 3, 2026
ernment and Indigenous communities can come together in meaningful ways.
Facebook · July 2, 2026
Congratulations to CYAC on 10 years of impact, leadership, and community engagement. Over the past decade, you’ve helped bring people together, foster new opportunities, and make a lasting difference. Here’s to the next 10 years of success!
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.