Your MP at Work
Kitchener Centre is known as Canada's Innovation Capital, and Kelly DeRidder is working to keep that talent and technology growing right here at home. She has toured local companies such as Ivis Inc., SmartTrace Software Development and SkyWatch Space Applications. She also visited Communitech, joined the Waterloo Region Innovation Corridor Summit, and took part in the Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo Tech Showcase. Kelly also hosted a Tech Townhall to talk about keeping innovation Canadian and protecting intellectual property.
Kelly has also spoken up for local jobs and trade. She held a CUSMA roundtable with local businesses and was joined by MPs Randy Hoback and Shuv Majumdar to hear how Canada-U.S. trade affects the community. She has said that Canadian companies should be part of the supply chain and that procurement should focus on Canadian innovation.
Her weekly business features shine a light on local favourites like 271 West Restaurant, Charcoal Steak House, The Guitar Corner, Metro Restaurant, Markatoo Fresh Produce, Mom's Bread & Pie Co. and Mac Repair Man. She also congratulated Rapid Precision Machining and Gearing on 50 years in business. She has supported career and skills programs such as NIROW's Uncover Your Spark workshop and the YouthForce 2026 graduation. Browse the posts, videos and speeches below.
184 posts, videos and speeches.
Facebook · October 19, 2026
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Facebook · October 13, 2026
Finest Sausage and Meat, and Sproll’s Fine German Bakery. From clean technology to family-run businesses carrying on generations of German baking and sausage-making traditions, it was a great opportunity to showcase the local businesses that make our community special. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us!
Facebook · October 6, 2026
This is the amazing thing that happens in community when we have globally competitive companies, headquartered right here in Kitchener!
Facebook · October 5, 2026
If your business, job, or workplace has been affected by tariffs, check the link bio to learn more and reach out to our office. We want to hear how these measures are affecting businesses, workers and employers here in Kitchener Centre, and find ways we can help.
Facebook · October 3, 2026
make it happen.
Facebook · October 2, 2026
Congratulations to Marvelous Minds Early Learning Centre on your grand opening! It’s exciting to see new spaces opening in our community where children can learn, grow and thrive. Wishing the team many years of success!
Facebook · October 1, 2026
re in Kitchener and our entrepreneur's need an environment that they can thrive.
Facebook · September 29, 2026
Stronger international relationships mean new opportunities for Canada’s Innovation Capital, Kitchener Centre. Proud to see our work with Angola continue to grow.
Facebook · September 27, 2026
Canada has the talent and ideas to lead. What’s missing is a system that helps Canadian innovation grow here, protects our IP, and keeps the value of our research in Canada. Kitchener Centre shows what’s possible when talent, research and commercialization come together.
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 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 15, 2026
are here. Now we need to make sure procurement is focused on Canadian innovation.
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 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 · 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 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
Canada needs a trade strategy that delivers results for Canadian workers, businesses, and families. Here’s my statement on the current trade situation and what needs to happen next.
Facebook · August 27, 2026
e proud to support the people who work hard to keep Kitchener thriving. 📍60 Charles St West. Kitchener
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 24, 2026
Great discussion at our CUSMA roundtable with local businesses and stakeholders. Thank you to MPs Randy Hoback and Shuv Majumdar for joining us and hearing directly from our community about the future of Canada-U.S. trade and how we can protect Canadian jobs and businesses.
Facebook · August 21, 2026
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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 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.
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.