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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 14h

Our housing plan is working! I toured the soon-to-be opened Salus supportive housing building near the Cityview curling club. This will provide stable housing for older adults with a history of addictions, mental health challenges and homelessness so that they can age in place with dignity. #OttWN

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 4d

Today I joined colleagues to announce a new rental construction project with 316 units in #OttWN! Through the Apartment Construction Loan Program, we are increasing the number of rental units to bring costs down. This demonstrates how government and the private sector can work together for results.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 6d

To everyone in Ottawa West-Nepean and beyond, I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 10d

Musicability is a wonderful program taking place at Britannia United Church that provides a fun space for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism to enjoy singing and music. I joined them for a wonderful afternoon singalong and saw the pure joy that this brings. Music is truly magic!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 13d

Pinecrest Terrace is a close-knit community where everyone looks out for each other. I was thrilled to join their family fun day, listen to neighbours and participate in a drumming circle. We hosted a pop-up constituency office. Thanks to all the volunteers who make this a welcoming community.#OttWN

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 13d

I joined @mhottawa #rideforrefuge in Centrepointe, which raised $20,000 for an expanded furniture bank warehouse. Matthew House is so important in supporting newcomers when they first arrive. Many of those newcomers who were helped are now volunteering and contributing back to our community. #OttWN

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 14d

What a beautiful day for the Qualicum Graham Park Community Association Fall Fun Day and craft fair. We have so many talented artists in our community. Great to see @lainejohnson_college and so many community volunteers. I absolutely loved the creative pumpkins from the carving competition. #OttWN

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Laine Johnson @lainejohnson.bsky.social · 14d

What a gorgeous day to spend with neighbours in Qualicum! Many thanks to the Qualicum-Graham Park Community Association for organizing a fun event. And thanks, too, to Councillor @jleiper.bsky.social , MP @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social , and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for coming out!

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Ben Carr @bencarrwpg.bsky.social · 14d

I wanted to share this op-ed I have written that discusses the dangerous rise in antisemitism.

nationalnewswatch.com/2025/10/04/d...

Don’t Make Jews A Proxy

National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

nationalnewswatch.com

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 18d

Some poignant photos capturing the spirit of today’s ceremony on Parliament Hill in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 18d

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to reflect on the harms caused by colonialism, inter-generational trauma of residential schools, the current crisis of MMIWG, and the remaining inequalities. But it is also a day for hope - that we can heal the pain and move forward in a good way.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 19d

Lincoln Heights community, spitting distance from my constituency office, is a hidden gem. On the edge of Mud Lake, an ecological treasure, it’s a special neighbourhood. My team and I were thrilled recently to have a pop-up-booth at the Mud Lake community association summer fun day. #OttWN

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 20d

It was a gorgeous day for our day of action. What a great team of volunteers to go door to door with me and find out the priorities of local residents, and issues they would like me to raise in Parliament. I had some great conversations. Thanks to the Liberal party volunteers who helped out! #OttWN

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 20d

What a beautiful day for the McKellar Park Fall fun day. I met volunteers who taught me about their community rain garden, plant species that divert and clean rainwater runoff. I also discussed local issues with community leaders, listened to some great local musicians and saw the Dovercat mascot!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 21d

Sept 25th is Hazara Massacre Memorial Day. I met with community leaders in Parliament to commemorate the 1891-1893 genocide of the Hazara people in Afghanistan & also to commit to to ending ongoing persecution, human rights abuses & atrocities against Hazara peoples today, especially women & girls.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 21d

Ottawa West-Nepean has many innovative women-owned businesses. I recently joined our local City Councillor @lainejohnson_college at the @bbcafe_ottawa in the Bleeker mall on Merivale road for coffee and sweets. Amazing owners, ambiance and very tasty goodies! #ottwn

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 23d

💚🤍 Cette année, nous célébrons les 50 ans du drapeau franco-ontarien, symbole de fierté et de résilience. En ce 25 septembre, honorons la richesse de la culture francophone et l’apport des francophones et francophiles à nos communautés. Bonne journée des Franco-Ontariens et Franco-Ontariennes !

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 23d

Last week I welcomed Winnie Byanyima and a delegation from UNAIDS that testified at Foreign Affairs committee about the alarming situation regarding HIV/AIDS globally if the current funding gap is not met. It is always special to reconnect with powerful women who make such a difference in the world.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 24d

This summer my team and I had opportunities to set up booths and meet with constituents. The Central Park community association held a fun and informative family fun day, with booths by community service providers, a bouncy castle and food. Thanks to community volunteers who made it possible! #OttWN

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 26d

Shana Tova U'metukah! This evening marks the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It is a festive time where families gather for meals, prayers, and reflection. To the Jewish community in Ottawa West–Nepean and beyond, I wish you a happy, sweet, and healthy New Year!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 27d

Autumn in #OttWN is full of community and flavours! I went to the Bayshore community oven where they baked creative flatbreads, then to Woodpark Common Ground community garden harvest festival and enjoyed music, poetry and fresh veggies. And finally I topped it off at the Fisher Heights Corn Bake!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 28d

In Edmonton we toured the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute where we met scientists who are applying AI in everything from medical ultrasounds, prosthetics, combatting online hate and more. With the support of our federal government, Canada will lead in innovation and the responsible use of AI.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 28d

During our National Caucus retreat, I visited the Edmonton International Airport where I visited the flight simulator and drove a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero CO2 emissions. There is so much innovation happening in Canada, especially green innovation supported by our federal government.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 28d

While in Edmonton for our national caucus I visited the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group at the 3rd Canadian Division Support Base. We heard from members of the PPCLI, combat engineers, medics and drone operators, and had a chance to go onto the various armoured vehicles. It was truly impressive!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 28d

I attended the Aero Gatineau Air Show where I met Dee - one of the first two women fighter pilots in the Canadian Armed Forces. I went inside the cockpit of the CC-130 Hercules, and watched the amazing Canadian Armed Forces Skyhawks and the Snowbirds! What a great show! @canadianforces.bsky.social

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