Kristina Tesser Derksen

Spent a sunny Saturday at the 8th annual RunForMilton organized by Mercy 4 Mankind & Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Assn. Over $100K raised for Milton District Hospital Foundation! Thanks to all runners & amazing volunteers. This is community at its best!

Canadians deserve to feel safe. That’s why our Liberal government is reforming the bail system and toughening the criminal code—to hold violent and repeat offenders accountable and restore confidence in our justice system. #cdnpoli #PublicSafety

Proudly joined Halton Regional Police at the Canadian Police & Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. Held each September it honours those who gave their lives in service. We remember their sacrifice & thank all who keep our communities safe

On National Day for Truth & Reconciliation we honour the children who never came home, Survivors, their families. Grateful to Grandmother’s Voice for the Walk to Remember the Children, a powerful reminder that reconciliation means action. Every child matters.

Honoured to join the Glen Bicentennial Fair today as Glen Williams celebrates 200 years! Shared a message from PM Mark Carney - thank you to our whole community for making this incredible milestone possible. Here’s to the next 200 years!

Grateful to meet with Chris Kirby, co-founder of The Ironwood Project, a volunteer-run org supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse and working to prevent future abuse.

Thank you for the powerful work you’re doing to heal and protect our community.

Today is the UN International Day of Sign Languages—a time to celebrate the richness of sign languages & the communities, cultures & identities they represent. Thanks to all who celebrated the flag raising this morning!

Yesterday in the House of Commons, I shared the story of the Georgetown Boys—over 100 orphaned Armenian children resettled in Canada in the 1920s.
It was our first humanitarian resettlement, setting a lasting example of compassion. Canada can and must remain a force of hope.

Honoured to join Seniors for Climate, Halton Hills Climate Action, and GASP for Draw the Line in Georgetown yesterday.
Thank you to all who came together for climate action — across generations, we’re stronger together. #HaltonHills

Today on Armenian Independence Day, we reflect on the deep ties between Canada and Armenia—especially the story of the Georgetown Boys, Canada’s first humanitarian resettlement. A legacy of compassion, courage, and hope. 🇦🇲🇨🇦

Had a wonderful time at Tour the Hills in Georgetown! A beautiful way to explore the countryside while supporting Cancer Assistance Halton Hills. Huge thanks to the organizers, volunteers & riders—your efforts truly make a difference in our community

Cheers to 10 years of the Head for the Hills Craft Beverage Festival! 🍻 Run entirely by volunteers, it supports local charities through Georgetown’s 5 service clubs. Grateful to the organizers for their incredible work and community spirit!

It was a pleasure to attend Pivot Point’s End of Summer BBQ at Country Heritage Park in Milton this wknd. Thank you for the warm welcome & for your impactful work supporting & empowering individuals of all ages with diverse abilities.

Far too many Canadians, especially young people can’t find an affordable home. It’s time to build.

This week, the PM launched Build Canada Homes to double housing construction over the next decade. Smart. Sustainable. Scaled. Let’s build Canada strong 🇨🇦

So many friends, neighbours & supporters joined the Adam Malki Walkathon this weekend at Milton Community Sports Park.

Funds support a scholarship in Adam’s memory—$21K awarded to 9 MDHS students this June. Thank you to the Malki family for this inspiring legacy.

Had a great time at yesterday’s 5th Annual HerQuest for Hospice Race supporting the Townsend Smith Foundation. Huge thanks to the teams & volunteers who made it such a joyful day! Together, we’re 1 step closer to building North Halton’s first palliative care hospice

I was in Edmonton this week for meetings ahead of our return to Ottawa. Grateful to connect w colleagues working for a better Canada. I’m bringing your priorities from Milton East—Halton Hills South back to Parliament next week. We’re building better 🇨🇦

As the U.S. redefines trade, our government has announced historic trade resilience measures: worker retraining, $5B adaptation fund, Buy Canadian Policy, small biz loans & support for farmers. We're building a stronger, resilient economy.

Today, on Labour Day, we honour the hard work and resilience of workers here in our community and all across Canada.

Happy Labour Day!

Had an amazing time at Go Green Halton Hills! 🌱 A fun, free, family-friendly event showcasing local climate action initiatives and how small changes make a big impact. Great to see the community come together for a greener future!

Joined the community in downtown Georgetown for the Hope in Every Step Walk to support Halton Women’s Place and stand against gender-based violence. Grateful to Aditee Goswami & Councillor Hilson for organizing & all who walked to raise awareness.

Honoured to join the unveiling of a new x-ray room at Milton District Hospital, generously supported by the Clement family. A powerful example of local philanthropy making a real difference. #Milton

At AMO Policy Conference I met with local leaders to hear what matters most. As a former councillor I know strong collaboration between all levels of govt delivers results. Because building Canada strong takes all of us.

Please see my statement regarding the Air Canada strike.

Years ago, Mustafa Sajid shared his vision to support children with autism and their families. This weekend, that dream came to life at Milton Autism’s first sensory-friendly Neurodiversity Fair. A huge milestone—congratulations to Mustafa and the whole team!

Honoured to join the Canadian Indian Association of Halton to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day here in Milton. A wonderful evening of culture, heritage & community. Thank you for the warm welcome! 🇮🇳🇨🇦

Great evening at Country Heritage Park for the Halton Chambers’ Mega Business After Hours. Spoke with new and old friends about the challenges & rewards of running a business—small businesses truly are the backbone of our economy & communities.

Stopped by Van Dongen’s Garden Centre to meet amazing students working through the Canada Summer Jobs program! Great to see youth gaining skills, supporting local business & growing with the team—some even started as CSJ students & stayed on! Thanks to Michael & team!

Stopped by Dribble Dreams Foundation’s Summer Basketball Camp yesterday — so many smiles, so much heart.
Founded to break down socio-economic barriers to sport, Dribble Dreams is empowering youth here and abroad. From local camps to courts in Kenya & Uganda — true community spirit.

Had a fantastic time at the 5th Annual Milton African and Multicultural Festival! Huge thanks to Jean Assamoa and all the volunteers for bringing people together to celebrate diversity & cultures