Your MP at Work
Safe communities are a big part of Kelly DeRidder's work as Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre. This page brings together her posts, videos and House of Commons speeches on public safety, support for victims, and recovery from addiction.
Kelly has put her Private Member's Bill, C-240, at the center of this work. The bill supports abstinence-based recovery and rehabilitation for offenders, with the goal of breaking the cycle of addiction and crime. She has also spoken in the House about the Protecting Victims Act and the Offender Rehabilitation Act, and she has backed Bill C-229 and a possible restorative justice centre in Waterloo Region.
Closer to home, Kelly hosted a roundtable with victims advocacy groups and support centres about their experiences with the justice system. She held a Social Media Townhall on keeping kids safe online. She met with the Canadian Police Association during National Police Week. She toured Gigi's House and the Oasis Centre, and she wrote to the Minister of Housing in support of Fire Station 8 and 281 affordable homes. She also celebrated Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, SASC Waterloo Region and YWCA Cambridge for their work on the SHE Builds program, and she encouraged shoppers to visit Retail Therapy, which supports survivors of domestic violence.
134 posts, videos and speeches.
Facebook · October 15, 2026
trapped in addiction.
YouTube · October 15, 2026
trapped in addiction.
Facebook · October 15, 2026
Honoured to attend the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing’s Radiant Ladies Night Fundraising Dinner, supporting important work in housing and addressing gender-based violence. Grateful to everyone working to build safer, stronger communities.
House of Commons · October 7, 2026
ow many more lives need to be lost? How many more families torn apart before this government finally reacts? When will this government reverse course, admit that its policies are failures and start focusing on recovery, rehabilitation and treatment?
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 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 10, 2026
ng and working to build a system that puts victims first.
Facebook · September 8, 2026
Healing from addiction isn’t easy. It’s messy, uncomfortable and some days, it just sucks. But recovery is worth fighting for. We need to make sure people have the treatment, support and second chances they need to build a better life.
Facebook · August 28, 2026
Enough is enough. Drug traffickers are fueling the addiction crisis and putting lives at risk in Kitchener and across Canada. We need tougher penalties for those who profit from trafficking and a justice system that puts victims, families and our communities first.
Facebook · August 24, 2026
Thank you to @PierrePoilievre for joining us in Kitchener to talk about real solutions to addiction and homelessness. We need to address the root causes, get people the help they need, and ensure our communities are safe. It’s time for action, not more encampments.
Facebook · August 23, 2026
We have to put victims first. It is not acceptable for a high-risk sex offender to be released, only to be re-arrested less than an hour later. We need a justice system that protects victims, keeps dangerous offenders off the streets, and puts public safety first.
Facebook · August 6, 2026
A big part of addressing homelessness is recovery. Without access to addiction treatment and recovery services, too many people are left trapped in a cycle that keeps them off the path to stability. Real compassion means helping people recover, not just helping them survive.
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 25, 2026
Addiction should never be a life sentence. My Private Member’s Bill C-240 supports abstinence-based recovery, giving offenders the opportunity to overcome addiction, restore their lives, and reduce the cycle of crime. Recovery works.
Facebook · July 24, 2026
If you feel like life has knocked you down from addiction, financial hardship, or just trying to make it through another day, just know, hope is real. People can recover. Lives can change. That’s why I believe so strongly in Bill C-240 and the power of abstinence-based recovery
Facebook · July 22, 2026
$6 million a year for Kitchener’s tent city?! Every dollar spent should be focused on getting people the support they need and helping them move toward safer, more stable housing. We need solutions that deliver results, not allow people to stay stuck.
Facebook · July 20, 2026
I've written to the Minister of Housing urging approval of federal funding for Kitchener's Fire Station 8 and affordable housing project. This investment would strengthen emergency services, create 281 affordable homes, and save taxpayers millions by building both together.
Facebook · July 11, 2026
Breaking the cycle of crime means investing in accountability, healing, and rehabilitation. A restorative justice centre in Waterloo Region could help change lives, and the passage of Bill C-229 would be an important step toward making initiatives like this possible.
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 2, 2026
My story is not unique. Across Canada, there are people battling addiction who need support, accountability, and a path forward. That’s why I introduced Bill C-240, which would expand rehabilitation opportunities and help break the cycle of addiction and crime.
Facebook · June 29, 2026
WATCH! We are here for victims of crime, for public safety, and for justice. That’s why we continue to oppose the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for serious offences.
Facebook · June 23, 2026
We should never confuse tolerance with compassion. Leaving people homeless and trapped in addiction isn’t helping them. Compassion means offering a path to housing, recovery, and a chance to rebuild their lives.
Facebook · June 18, 2026
ard treatment, recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.
Facebook · June 17, 2026
Hate has no place in Waterloo Region. Thank you to everyone involved in the 5th Annual Snapshot of Hate for helping us better understand these challenges and work toward a more welcoming community for all. We will always remember the Afzaal family.
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.