Kelly DeRidder

DeRidder’s court-ordered rehabilitation bill passed second reading

Local coverage reported that DeRidder’s Bill C-240, which would add court-ordered rehabilitation measures and tougher penalties for large-scale fentanyl trafficking, passed second reading unanimously. The bill then moved to committee for further study.

DeRidder voted against Bill C-30’s third reading in the House of Commons

Parliamentary records show Kelly DeRidder voted Nay on the third reading and adoption of Bill C-30, the spring economic update implementation bill. The bill nevertheless passed, and the vote was recorded on June 18, 2026.

Kelly DeRidder posted about housing, bridge compensation, and Canada’s AI strategy

In a Facebook post, DeRidder discussed having the Shadow Minister of Housing in town and criticized the government’s handling of the Gordie Howe International Bridge deal. She also raised concerns about transparency in Canada’s AI strategy, saying foreign companies with business interests in Canada were consulted while some consultations remain listed as pending.

Rebel News video highlights DeRidder’s refusal to cross the floor

A Rebel News video clips DeRidder saying she is not turning her back on the people who elected her and will not help any government gain power through backroom conversations. The item centers on her opposition to the reported recruitment effort.

Juno News says DeRidder described the pitch as involving fear, flattery, and promises for her riding

Juno News reported that DeRidder said Liberal outreach to her started with fear, shifted to flattery, and included suggestions it would benefit her riding. The report presents her as rejecting the effort and then speaking publicly about it.

The Deep Dive summarizes DeRidder’s claim of a Liberal recruitment attempt

The Deep Dive published a report saying DeRidder accused the Liberals of trying to recruit her to cross the floor. The piece quotes her framing the outreach as a backroom power move and says she publicly rejected the approach.

CBC reports DeRidder says Liberals tried to convince her to cross the floor

CBC reported that Kitchener Centre MP Kelly DeRidder said the Liberal Party contacted her and tried to persuade her to switch parties. She said she declined and did not intend to change allegiances, making the item notable both for the allegation and for her firm rejection.

MP Kelly DeRidder discusses her journey from homelessness and addiction to the House of Commons

Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder recounts her personal history of homelessness and drug addiction while advocating for mandatory rehabilitation programs in prison sentences and tougher penalties for fentanyl traffickers.

CBC reports on Conservative MP DeRidder's refusal to cross floor after Liberal party member called

CBC news reported that Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder, representing Kitchener Centre in Ontario, received a phone call from a Liberal Party member attempting to convince her to cross the floor, but she firmly declined the offer and reaffirmed her loyalty to her Conservative Party and constituents.

Instagram reel highlights DeRidder's refusal to cross floor and her commitment to constituents

In an Instagram reel featuring her testimony, Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder stated she was not turning her back on the people who elected her and would not help any government build power through backroom conversations, emphasizing her refusal to cross the floor.

Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder refuses to cross the floor to join Liberal government

Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder publicly confirmed she was personally approached by a Liberal Party member to cross the floor and join the government benches, but she unequivocally refused, stating she would not abandon the constituents who elected her.

Kelly DeRidder's parliamentary profile identifies her as the MP for Kitchener Centre.

A public biographical page lists Kelly DeRidder as a Canadian politician and the member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre since 2025. The entry also notes her affiliation with the Conservative Party of Canada and her background as a technologist and educator.

A second YouTube segment featured Kelly DeRidder criticizing the government on crime legislation.

A YouTube post focused on DeRidder challenging the government over Bill C-22 and crime-related issues. The segment presents her as taking a confrontational stance on legislation and public safety.

A political commentary video discussed Kelly DeRidder's claims about Liberal pressure to cross the floor.

A YouTube commentary video highlighted DeRidder's allegation that Liberals used fear and promises in an attempt to persuade her to switch parties. The clip frames the story as a partisan controversy and amplifies the broader political dispute.

Pierre Poilievre urges Conservatives to keep fighting at Canada Strong and Free Network event.

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre addressed the Canada Strong and Free Network, Canada's largest gathering of the conservative movement, encouraging party members to continue winning debates and fighting for the country. The event took place on May 7, 2026, amid ongoing political tensions including recruitment attempts by the Liberal government.

Kitchener Centre MP Kelly DeRidder claims Liberals tried to recruit her to cross the floor.

Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder claims the Liberal Party contacted her attempting to convince her to cross the floor to join the governing party. DeRidder stated that the Liberals used various tactics including offers of better alignment on artificial intelligence policy and compliments on her work on the science and research committee. She believes the recruitment effort was a leader-driven initiative ordered from senior Liberal leadership.

Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder refuses to cross the floor to join the government benches.

Kelly DeRidder, a Conservative MP, was personally approached to join the government but responded unequivocally 'NO'. The YouTube video captures this powerful moment. It highlights her loyalty to the Conservative party.

Kelly DeRidder shares her journey from homelessness and addiction to Parliament.

Former addict Kelly DeRidder slept in Victoria Park and women's shelter in Kitchener, Ontario. The video recounts her secret battle with addiction. It details her path from streets to becoming an MP.

Conservatives accuse Liberals of stifling public debate in House committees.

Tories claim Liberals wasted no time shutting down debate at health and ethics committees after gaining majority. New Liberal MPs led to closed-door sessions minutes into meetings. Kelly DeRidder is associated as a Conservative MP involved in these events.