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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 11h

Today is the 25th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Canada is leading in ensuring women participate in all aspects of peace and security. I asked Minister Anita Anand about #WPS at the Foreign Affairs committee. #WomenPeaceandSecurity

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 19h

Happy Halloween!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 4d

30 years ago I joined 100,000 Canadians who travelled to Montreal for a massive Unity Rally, encouraging Quebecers to vote “no” in the independence referendum. It was exhilarating as a student in Canadian history to feel like I was contributing to that history. I will never stop fighting for Canada.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 5d

À l'occasion de la Semaine du Congo à Ottawa j'ai rejoint les communautés de la diaspora congolaise-canadienne pour une célébration de l'art, de la musique et de la culture. Je tiens à remercier la Communauté congolaise du Canada Ottawa-Gatineau de m'avoir invitée pour une semaine tellement réussie.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 6d

This week at the Foreign Affairs committee we heard from newly appointed Arctic Ambassador, Virginia Mearns, as part of our study about Canada’s arctic. She spoke about her role in co-developing strategies with local communities and indigenous rights-holders to build on Canada’s arctic diplomacy.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 7d

I hosted a meeting of the all-party democracy caucus w/ European Commissioner Michael McGrath, who spoke about the new European Democracy Shield to combat disinformation & foreign interference. We shared ideas about how Canada & Europe can protect shared values and create more resilient democracies.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 11d

Northwest One is more than a condo complex, it’s a village. I celebrated with them the 50th anniversary of construction of the Poulin and Regina towers - complete with a cake in the shape of the buildings! This week I had great conversations at their 4 o’clock connection discussion group. #OttWN

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 12d

10 years ago today I was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean. It is the honour of my life to have continued to earn the trust of my constituents for an entire decade and through 4 successful election campaigns. Thank-you to all my supporters, volunteers and constituents!

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 12d

Tamir is an incredible organization that provides supports for people with developmental disabilities. I joined them for their family fun day at Centrepointe park & met them to discuss how the federal government could help to build more supportive housing for adults with developmental disabilities.

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Anita Vandenbeld @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 17d

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 · 18d

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 · 23d

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 · 26d

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 · 26d

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 · 27d

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 · 27d

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 · 27d

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 · Oct 1

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 · Sep 30

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 · Sep 29

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 · Sep 29

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 · Sep 28

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 · Sep 27

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 · Sep 27

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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