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1042 | Stand in Front of the Stigma To Change It with Kelly DeRidder, MP

Episode 1042 Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Description

In this episode, Marsha speaks with Kelly DeRidder. Kelly is a Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, and she is committed to representing the riding with hard work, integrity, and fiscal responsibility.

With a technology career as an automation and engineering project manager, she understands the community’s innovative spirit and aims to bring meaningful change to the area.

Kelly is focused on simplifying complex issues, balancing strategy with execution, and connecting with constituents to ensure their voices are heard and actioned in Ottawa.

Through her outreach and collaborative approach, Kelly has gained widespread support, cultivating strong relationships across Kitchener Centre’s diverse cultural communities.

She is dedicated to bringing fresh energy and strong leadership to Kitchener Centre, advocating for policies that promote prosperity and opportunity for all residents.

She is supported by her devoted husband and is a mother to an exceptional daughter. Her strength derives from her family and community, and she is committed to providing Kitchener Centre with the logical and necessary result-driven representation it requires.

Chapters:

[04:52] - Kelly Deridder's Journey and Advocacy

[10:00] - Understanding Addiction and Recovery

[19:22] - The Importance of Rehabilitation in Incarceration

[26:29] - The Crisis of Overdose in Canada

[27:25] - Addressing Addiction and Community Action

[35:16] - The Journey to Recovery: Finding Your People

[41:43] - The Journey of Healing and Choices

Connect with Kelly DeRidder, MP:

Website: https://kellyderiddermp.ca/

Email: kelly.deridder@parl.gc.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyderiddermp