Anita Vandenbeld
@anitavandenbeld.bsky.social
I am the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Ottawa West-Nepean (Canada). This is a personal account.
I spoke in the House of Commons about a new 54-unit supportive housing construction soon to open in Ottawa West-Nepean. This project by Ottawa Salus will house older adults with a lifetime of addictions and mental health challenges, allowing them to age in place in dignity and safety.
November 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I spoke in the House of Commons about a new 54-unit supportive housing construction soon to open in Ottawa West-Nepean. This project by Ottawa Salus will house older adults with a lifetime of addictions and mental health challenges, allowing them to age in place in dignity and safety.
Today is the 113th anniversary of Albanian independence. I was thrilled to join the Ottawa Albanian and Kosovar communities to celebrate the rich culture and contributions of Albanian-Canadians to our country. I even enjoyed participating in the traditional dance! Gezuar!
November 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Today is the 113th anniversary of Albanian independence. I was thrilled to join the Ottawa Albanian and Kosovar communities to celebrate the rich culture and contributions of Albanian-Canadians to our country. I even enjoyed participating in the traditional dance! Gezuar!
Recently I took my mom to the church bazaars at Woodroffe United Church and Our Lady of Fatima parish. The items for sale -all donated - go to help good causes. It’s a great way to get the Christmas list completed early! Thanks to the volunteers who do enormous amount of work to make this a success.
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Recently I took my mom to the church bazaars at Woodroffe United Church and Our Lady of Fatima parish. The items for sale -all donated - go to help good causes. It’s a great way to get the Christmas list completed early! Thanks to the volunteers who do enormous amount of work to make this a success.
To launch the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, I joined the Grandmothers Advocacy Network, OCTEVA and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at Ottawa City Hall. Our Federal Budget committed $660 million for front-line women’s organizations. Thanks to all who joined us to end Violence Against Women.
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
To launch the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, I joined the Grandmothers Advocacy Network, OCTEVA and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at Ottawa City Hall. Our Federal Budget committed $660 million for front-line women’s organizations. Thanks to all who joined us to end Violence Against Women.
The Belair community association is a very active and socially engaged group of community leaders. It was my pleasure to speak at their recent Annual General meeting about the federal budget, and to answer questions. I look forward to ongoing conversations with members of this unique neighbourhood.
November 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Belair community association is a very active and socially engaged group of community leaders. It was my pleasure to speak at their recent Annual General meeting about the federal budget, and to answer questions. I look forward to ongoing conversations with members of this unique neighbourhood.
So much energy, optimism and great policy ideas from Liberal members at the LPCO convention in Hamilton. It was great to join a panel discussion about Canada’s place in the world and to speak at the “Add Women, Change Politics” panel discussion and to meet so many young women making a difference!
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
So much energy, optimism and great policy ideas from Liberal members at the LPCO convention in Hamilton. It was great to join a panel discussion about Canada’s place in the world and to speak at the “Add Women, Change Politics” panel discussion and to meet so many young women making a difference!
I joined the Trans-Atlantic Legislators Liberty Dialogue with MPs from Canada and Europe to share strategies how to confront the challenges facing liberal democracies. Legislators are the front line of democracy, we must build resilient societies that meet the needs of citizens & the changing times.
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I joined the Trans-Atlantic Legislators Liberty Dialogue with MPs from Canada and Europe to share strategies how to confront the challenges facing liberal democracies. Legislators are the front line of democracy, we must build resilient societies that meet the needs of citizens & the changing times.
Every Remembrance Day Ottawa Fire Services hosts a breakfast for local elected officials. It’s special to see firefighters, some of whom are also veterans, pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. I also thanked these First Responders for keeping our community safe every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Every Remembrance Day Ottawa Fire Services hosts a breakfast for local elected officials. It’s special to see firefighters, some of whom are also veterans, pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. I also thanked these First Responders for keeping our community safe every day.
One of the most touching things that the Legion does is being Remembrance Day to local nursing homes where veterans and residents would otherwise not be able to attend at the local cenotaph. Today I was honoured to lay the wreath for Canada at Embassy West and at New Orchard Lodge. #lestweforget
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
One of the most touching things that the Legion does is being Remembrance Day to local nursing homes where veterans and residents would otherwise not be able to attend at the local cenotaph. Today I was honoured to lay the wreath for Canada at Embassy West and at New Orchard Lodge. #lestweforget
This week I joined Forum of Federations 25th anniversary for an engaging and insightful panel about federalism with three former premiers: Bob Rae, Christy Clark and Philippe Couillard. For 25 years the Forum has shared best practices about federalism and democracy. Here’s to another 25 years!
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
This week I joined Forum of Federations 25th anniversary for an engaging and insightful panel about federalism with three former premiers: Bob Rae, Christy Clark and Philippe Couillard. For 25 years the Forum has shared best practices about federalism and democracy. Here’s to another 25 years!
Recently I attended the Whitehaven community association harvest festival. It was great to connect with community volunteers and listen to their plans and vision for this special neighbourhood. Everyone had a fun time! What a wonderful and active neighbourhood association! #ottwn
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Recently I attended the Whitehaven community association harvest festival. It was great to connect with community volunteers and listen to their plans and vision for this special neighbourhood. Everyone had a fun time! What a wonderful and active neighbourhood association! #ottwn
8 years ago Mesi and young women came to me to advocate recognizing economic abuse as intimate partner violence.I helped them secure funding,they founded the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment,and now #Budget2025 includes a Code of Conduct to prevent economic abuse in federally regulated banks.
November 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
8 years ago Mesi and young women came to me to advocate recognizing economic abuse as intimate partner violence.I helped them secure funding,they founded the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment,and now #Budget2025 includes a Code of Conduct to prevent economic abuse in federally regulated banks.
To mark Remembrance week for the first time a poppy flag was raised on Parliament Hill. This week we honour and express gratitude to all veterans. Today is Indigenous Veterans Day, a moment to reflect on the unique challenges and contributions of First Nations, Métis & Inuit veterans. #LestWeForget
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
To mark Remembrance week for the first time a poppy flag was raised on Parliament Hill. This week we honour and express gratitude to all veterans. Today is Indigenous Veterans Day, a moment to reflect on the unique challenges and contributions of First Nations, Métis & Inuit veterans. #LestWeForget
Today I joined colleagues alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel at the Ottawa Civic Hospital where we toured health care simulators and learned about innovations in health research. Our federal #budget2025 includes $5 Billion for health infrastructure. #OttWN
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Today I joined colleagues alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel at the Ottawa Civic Hospital where we toured health care simulators and learned about innovations in health research. Our federal #budget2025 includes $5 Billion for health infrastructure. #OttWN
Today we released #Budget2025, an investment budget that makes generational investments to build, protect and empower Canada. You can read more at Budget.Canada.ca.
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Today we released #Budget2025, an investment budget that makes generational investments to build, protect and empower Canada. You can read more at Budget.Canada.ca.
It was fun to join the kids at the Parkwood Hills Halloween fun day to paint pumpkins and enjoy the spooky decorations. Thanks to the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) for hosting this great family event! #OttWN
November 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It was fun to join the kids at the Parkwood Hills Halloween fun day to paint pumpkins and enjoy the spooky decorations. Thanks to the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) for hosting this great family event! #OttWN
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October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Our Liberal government announced that the federal Budget will include a new tax credit for Personal Support Workers (PSW’s) up to $1100 per year. I met with PSW’s from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in my riding to discuss the new tax credit. We owe PSW’s our gratitude and respect.
November 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our Liberal government announced that the federal Budget will include a new tax credit for Personal Support Workers (PSW’s) up to $1100 per year. I met with PSW’s from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in my riding to discuss the new tax credit. We owe PSW’s our gratitude and respect.
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
October 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Happy Halloween!
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.
October 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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.
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.
October 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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.
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.
October 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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.
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.
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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.
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
October 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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