Mark Gerretsen
@markgerretsen.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands 🇨🇦 Chief Government Whip
Great evening at Kingston’s 21st Annual Nighttime Santa Parade! 🎅
So nice to see our community come together to kick off the holiday season! 🎄
So nice to see our community come together to kick off the holiday season! 🎄
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Great evening at Kingston’s 21st Annual Nighttime Santa Parade! 🎅
So nice to see our community come together to kick off the holiday season! 🎄
So nice to see our community come together to kick off the holiday season! 🎄
Today is National Housing Day, a day to raise awareness about housing and homelessness across Canada. 🏠
🔗Learn more about Canada’s housing programs: bit.ly/3XLpPad
🔗Explore National Housing Day 2025: bit.ly/4oSPtWI
🔗Learn more about Canada’s housing programs: bit.ly/3XLpPad
🔗Explore National Housing Day 2025: bit.ly/4oSPtWI
November 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today is National Housing Day, a day to raise awareness about housing and homelessness across Canada. 🏠
🔗Learn more about Canada’s housing programs: bit.ly/3XLpPad
🔗Explore National Housing Day 2025: bit.ly/4oSPtWI
🔗Learn more about Canada’s housing programs: bit.ly/3XLpPad
🔗Explore National Housing Day 2025: bit.ly/4oSPtWI
Reposted by Mark Gerretsen
Just landed in Johannesburg for the G20.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just landed in Johannesburg for the G20.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
Here are five Budget 2025 highlights that will make a real difference in Kingston and the Islands. 🇨🇦
🔗 Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
🔗 Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Here are five Budget 2025 highlights that will make a real difference in Kingston and the Islands. 🇨🇦
🔗 Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
🔗 Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
Reposted by Mark Gerretsen
By making deals abroad and building major projects at home, we’re sending a clear message to the world: Canada is ready to build. Build with us.
November 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
By making deals abroad and building major projects at home, we’re sending a clear message to the world: Canada is ready to build. Build with us.
Canada is investing $1.5B in youth through Budget 2025, supporting ~175,000 youth in 2026–27 with jobs, training, and skills for rewarding careers.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4ibRue4
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4ibRue4
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Canada is investing $1.5B in youth through Budget 2025, supporting ~175,000 youth in 2026–27 with jobs, training, and skills for rewarding careers.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4ibRue4
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4ibRue4
Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed the new 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗙𝗜𝗣𝗔)! 🇨🇦🇦🇪
They also launched CEPA negotiations to cut tariffs and expand market access for Canadian businesses.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/47RLunh
They also launched CEPA negotiations to cut tariffs and expand market access for Canadian businesses.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/47RLunh
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed the new 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗙𝗜𝗣𝗔)! 🇨🇦🇦🇪
They also launched CEPA negotiations to cut tariffs and expand market access for Canadian businesses.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/47RLunh
They also launched CEPA negotiations to cut tariffs and expand market access for Canadian businesses.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/47RLunh
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour transgender and gender-diverse people who have lost their lives to violence. 🕯️
It’s a reminder that 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination. Everyone deserves to feel safe and be themselves.
It’s a reminder that 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination. Everyone deserves to feel safe and be themselves.
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour transgender and gender-diverse people who have lost their lives to violence. 🕯️
It’s a reminder that 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination. Everyone deserves to feel safe and be themselves.
It’s a reminder that 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination. Everyone deserves to feel safe and be themselves.
📢REMEMBER
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 runs from December 12 to January 15!
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 runs from December 12 to January 15!
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November 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
📢REMEMBER
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 runs from December 12 to January 15!
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 runs from December 12 to January 15!
🇨🇦🇸🇪 Canada and Sweden have launched a new 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 to boost cooperation in clean power, critical minerals, defence, innovation, and more.
This means new opportunities for workers and stronger supply chains.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3X4OWEM
This means new opportunities for workers and stronger supply chains.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3X4OWEM
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🇨🇦🇸🇪 Canada and Sweden have launched a new 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 to boost cooperation in clean power, critical minerals, defence, innovation, and more.
This means new opportunities for workers and stronger supply chains.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3X4OWEM
This means new opportunities for workers and stronger supply chains.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3X4OWEM
The #HolidaySmileCookie is back! 🍪
From Nov 17–23, Holiday Smile Cookies at Tim Hortons are supporting communities, with 100% Kingston proceeds going to United Way KFL&A.
If you have a chance, pick up a cookie this week and help support families in our community!
🔗More info here: bit.ly/481Aq5J
From Nov 17–23, Holiday Smile Cookies at Tim Hortons are supporting communities, with 100% Kingston proceeds going to United Way KFL&A.
If you have a chance, pick up a cookie this week and help support families in our community!
🔗More info here: bit.ly/481Aq5J
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The #HolidaySmileCookie is back! 🍪
From Nov 17–23, Holiday Smile Cookies at Tim Hortons are supporting communities, with 100% Kingston proceeds going to United Way KFL&A.
If you have a chance, pick up a cookie this week and help support families in our community!
🔗More info here: bit.ly/481Aq5J
From Nov 17–23, Holiday Smile Cookies at Tim Hortons are supporting communities, with 100% Kingston proceeds going to United Way KFL&A.
If you have a chance, pick up a cookie this week and help support families in our community!
🔗More info here: bit.ly/481Aq5J
Canada is becoming our own best customer. 🇨🇦
New regulations are now bringing the 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘵 to life, making it easier for workers and businesses to succeed across the country.
We’re building one Canadian economy, together.
🔗 More details: bit.ly/43yF1eu
New regulations are now bringing the 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘵 to life, making it easier for workers and businesses to succeed across the country.
We’re building one Canadian economy, together.
🔗 More details: bit.ly/43yF1eu
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Canada is becoming our own best customer. 🇨🇦
New regulations are now bringing the 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘵 to life, making it easier for workers and businesses to succeed across the country.
We’re building one Canadian economy, together.
🔗 More details: bit.ly/43yF1eu
New regulations are now bringing the 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘵 to life, making it easier for workers and businesses to succeed across the country.
We’re building one Canadian economy, together.
🔗 More details: bit.ly/43yF1eu
Budget 2025 passed in the House of Commons last night — an important step forward for Canada. Now the work continues to put this plan into action and deliver real results for Canadians.
🔗Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
🔗Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Budget 2025 passed in the House of Commons last night — an important step forward for Canada. Now the work continues to put this plan into action and deliver real results for Canadians.
🔗Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
🔗Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
Tonight Budget 2025 passed on a vote of 170 - 168.
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Tonight Budget 2025 passed on a vote of 170 - 168.
On behalf of the Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, I announced over $1M to support Francophone talent across southern Ontario.
In Kingston, ACFOMI will receive $103K. The FGA and Collège Boréal are also receiving support to expand training and opportunities. 🇨🇦⚜️
In Kingston, ACFOMI will receive $103K. The FGA and Collège Boréal are also receiving support to expand training and opportunities. 🇨🇦⚜️
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On behalf of the Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, I announced over $1M to support Francophone talent across southern Ontario.
In Kingston, ACFOMI will receive $103K. The FGA and Collège Boréal are also receiving support to expand training and opportunities. 🇨🇦⚜️
In Kingston, ACFOMI will receive $103K. The FGA and Collège Boréal are also receiving support to expand training and opportunities. 🇨🇦⚜️
November marks Canada’s third Lebanese Heritage Month.
Over 210,000 Lebanese Canadians enrich our country—wishing everyone a joyful celebration!
Over 210,000 Lebanese Canadians enrich our country—wishing everyone a joyful celebration!
November 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
November marks Canada’s third Lebanese Heritage Month.
Over 210,000 Lebanese Canadians enrich our country—wishing everyone a joyful celebration!
Over 210,000 Lebanese Canadians enrich our country—wishing everyone a joyful celebration!
November 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Canadians don’t want a Christmas election.
They want a budget that meets today’s realities.
Budget 2025 does that by strengthening national defence, accelerating major nation-building projects, and boosting trade diversification for the economy of tomorrow.
They want a budget that meets today’s realities.
Budget 2025 does that by strengthening national defence, accelerating major nation-building projects, and boosting trade diversification for the economy of tomorrow.
Canadians do not want a Christmas election
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November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Canadians don’t want a Christmas election.
They want a budget that meets today’s realities.
Budget 2025 does that by strengthening national defence, accelerating major nation-building projects, and boosting trade diversification for the economy of tomorrow.
They want a budget that meets today’s realities.
Budget 2025 does that by strengthening national defence, accelerating major nation-building projects, and boosting trade diversification for the economy of tomorrow.
Someone is coming for you, Pierre. 😬
November 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Someone is coming for you, Pierre. 😬
Big conservation news in the Frontenac Arch! 🌲
@ncccnc.bsky.social is protecting Christie Lake, Loughborough Wilderness, and Upper Awada Lake — over 340 hectares of ecologically significant land supported by federal investments.
Proud to see this important work move forward!
@ncccnc.bsky.social is protecting Christie Lake, Loughborough Wilderness, and Upper Awada Lake — over 340 hectares of ecologically significant land supported by federal investments.
Proud to see this important work move forward!
November 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Big conservation news in the Frontenac Arch! 🌲
@ncccnc.bsky.social is protecting Christie Lake, Loughborough Wilderness, and Upper Awada Lake — over 340 hectares of ecologically significant land supported by federal investments.
Proud to see this important work move forward!
@ncccnc.bsky.social is protecting Christie Lake, Loughborough Wilderness, and Upper Awada Lake — over 340 hectares of ecologically significant land supported by federal investments.
Proud to see this important work move forward!
Canada has announced the 2nd round of projects under the Major Projects Office.
These investments will create new careers and unlock economic opportunities across the country. 🇨🇦
🔗 More in the news release: bit.ly/3Xsgbcr
These investments will create new careers and unlock economic opportunities across the country. 🇨🇦
🔗 More in the news release: bit.ly/3Xsgbcr
November 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Canada has announced the 2nd round of projects under the Major Projects Office.
These investments will create new careers and unlock economic opportunities across the country. 🇨🇦
🔗 More in the news release: bit.ly/3Xsgbcr
These investments will create new careers and unlock economic opportunities across the country. 🇨🇦
🔗 More in the news release: bit.ly/3Xsgbcr
Good news! The 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘆-𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 announced earlier this year is now in effect. 🇨🇦
This increase means an 8% raise for colonels and above, 13% for lieutenant‑colonels and below, and a 20% increase in starting pay for privates in the Regular Force.
🔗More info here: bit.ly/48eRx5i
This increase means an 8% raise for colonels and above, 13% for lieutenant‑colonels and below, and a 20% increase in starting pay for privates in the Regular Force.
🔗More info here: bit.ly/48eRx5i
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good news! The 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘆-𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 announced earlier this year is now in effect. 🇨🇦
This increase means an 8% raise for colonels and above, 13% for lieutenant‑colonels and below, and a 20% increase in starting pay for privates in the Regular Force.
🔗More info here: bit.ly/48eRx5i
This increase means an 8% raise for colonels and above, 13% for lieutenant‑colonels and below, and a 20% increase in starting pay for privates in the Regular Force.
🔗More info here: bit.ly/48eRx5i
Pssst…the whole world is talking about it now. 😱
November 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Pssst…the whole world is talking about it now. 😱
Reposted by Mark Gerretsen
Today, Mark Carney and our new Liberal government announced the second tranche of major projects to build our economy.
We're unlocking Canada’s full potential, creating new careers, and taking control of our future.
We're unlocking Canada’s full potential, creating new careers, and taking control of our future.
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Today, Mark Carney and our new Liberal government announced the second tranche of major projects to build our economy.
We're unlocking Canada’s full potential, creating new careers, and taking control of our future.
We're unlocking Canada’s full potential, creating new careers, and taking control of our future.
Happy to have joined the Canadian Club of Kingston to talk about Budget 2025: Canada Strong. 🇨🇦
Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful questions!
Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful questions!
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy to have joined the Canadian Club of Kingston to talk about Budget 2025: Canada Strong. 🇨🇦
Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful questions!
Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful questions!