Kelly DeRidder on Jobs, innovation and local business

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

re feeling it. Canada used to be the leader in EV technological innovation and Canada makes the best cars. Unfortunately, this government instead made a deal with China that floods Canadian markets with China made EVs. I believe in Canada’s auto sector and I believe that Canada makes the best cars and for the sake of our auto workers, I hope this government does too.

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.

This is not just an economic issue, it’s a human one. I will continue working for lower taxes, affordable housing, and practical solutions that restore stability and hope for families in our community. #kitchenercentre #affordability #community

ant to see. Your feedback will help shape policies that cut red tape, support growth, and protect jobs. If you’re a small business owner in Kitchener Centre, I encourage you to take a few minutes, press the link below, and share your input today. https://www.conservative.ca/small-business/

represent, it is my home and my heart. Let’s move forward with courage, focus on real solutions, and prove that public service is about building a better future together. #kitchenercentre #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. #kitchenercentre #innovation #tech

This is not just an economic issue, it’s a human one. I will continue working for lower taxes, affordable housing, and practical solutions that restore stability and hope for families in our community. #kitchenercentre #affordability #community

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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?

um-sized companies in Canada, and how government can help drive a strong economic recovery. Conservatives are committed to ensuring these businesses thrive, not just survive, by providing the solutions they need to overcome today's challenges and build a future of growth and prosperity. The past decade of economic stagnation will not define the next. Together, we can turn the page and create a stronger, more competitive Canada.

kers in Kitchener are feeling it. Canada used to be the leader in EV technological innovation and Canada makes the best cars. Unfortunately, this government instead made a deal with China that floods Canadian markets with China made EVs. I believe in Canada’s auto sector and I believe that Canada makes the best cars and for the sake of our auto workers, I hope this government does too. #kitchenercentre #auto #ev

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.