Mark Gerretsen
@markgerretsen.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands 🇨🇦 Chief Government Whip
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honour the six million Jews and all those who were murdered in the Holocaust.
We remember the past, stand with Jewish communities, and commit to confronting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
We remember the past, stand with Jewish communities, and commit to confronting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
January 27, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honour the six million Jews and all those who were murdered in the Holocaust.
We remember the past, stand with Jewish communities, and commit to confronting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
We remember the past, stand with Jewish communities, and commit to confronting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
We remember and reflect on Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, and the lasting impact it had on those who served.
Their service, their sacrifice, and the impact on their families and communities will never be forgotten.
𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵.
Their service, their sacrifice, and the impact on their families and communities will never be forgotten.
𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵.
January 26, 2026 at 7:29 PM
We remember and reflect on Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, and the lasting impact it had on those who served.
Their service, their sacrifice, and the impact on their families and communities will never be forgotten.
𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵.
Their service, their sacrifice, and the impact on their families and communities will never be forgotten.
𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵.
The federal government is introducing the 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 (formerly the GST Credit) to provide more support for Canadians.
✅ 25% increase for five years starting July 2026
✅ One-time payment this year equal to a 50% increase
🔗 News release: bit.ly/466ca2b
✅ 25% increase for five years starting July 2026
✅ One-time payment this year equal to a 50% increase
🔗 News release: bit.ly/466ca2b
January 26, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The federal government is introducing the 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 (formerly the GST Credit) to provide more support for Canadians.
✅ 25% increase for five years starting July 2026
✅ One-time payment this year equal to a 50% increase
🔗 News release: bit.ly/466ca2b
✅ 25% increase for five years starting July 2026
✅ One-time payment this year equal to a 50% increase
🔗 News release: bit.ly/466ca2b
Statistics Canada surveys are taking place throughout the year. 📊
Not sure if a survey is legitimate? You can verify by:
📞 1-877-949-9492
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 statcan.gc.ca
Not sure if a survey is legitimate? You can verify by:
📞 1-877-949-9492
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 statcan.gc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Statistics Canada surveys are taking place throughout the year. 📊
Not sure if a survey is legitimate? You can verify by:
📞 1-877-949-9492
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 statcan.gc.ca
Not sure if a survey is legitimate? You can verify by:
📞 1-877-949-9492
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 statcan.gc.ca
Tax season is coming! 📄
The CRA is continuing its shift to digital and will no longer proactively mail paper tax packages.
Filing on paper?
👉Order or download a package starting Jan 20, 2026
👉Or order by phone (SIN required): 1-855-330-3305
👉Online filing opens Feb 23, 2026
🔗 canada.ca/cra-forms
The CRA is continuing its shift to digital and will no longer proactively mail paper tax packages.
Filing on paper?
👉Order or download a package starting Jan 20, 2026
👉Or order by phone (SIN required): 1-855-330-3305
👉Online filing opens Feb 23, 2026
🔗 canada.ca/cra-forms
January 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Tax season is coming! 📄
The CRA is continuing its shift to digital and will no longer proactively mail paper tax packages.
Filing on paper?
👉Order or download a package starting Jan 20, 2026
👉Or order by phone (SIN required): 1-855-330-3305
👉Online filing opens Feb 23, 2026
🔗 canada.ca/cra-forms
The CRA is continuing its shift to digital and will no longer proactively mail paper tax packages.
Filing on paper?
👉Order or download a package starting Jan 20, 2026
👉Or order by phone (SIN required): 1-855-330-3305
👉Online filing opens Feb 23, 2026
🔗 canada.ca/cra-forms
Know someone who truly represents the values of the Canadian flag? 🇨🇦 Nominate them as a Community Flag Bearer!
🔗 bit.ly/4r7zh4t
🔗 bit.ly/4r7zh4t
January 23, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Know someone who truly represents the values of the Canadian flag? 🇨🇦 Nominate them as a Community Flag Bearer!
🔗 bit.ly/4r7zh4t
🔗 bit.ly/4r7zh4t
What the world thinks of Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social 🇨🇦
January 22, 2026 at 3:46 PM
What the world thinks of Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social 🇨🇦
Haven’t participated in the Alto high-speed rail public consultation yet? There are several ways to make your voice heard!
👉 Get all the details: bit.ly/4pUJNey
👉 Get all the details: bit.ly/4pUJNey
January 22, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Haven’t participated in the Alto high-speed rail public consultation yet? There are several ways to make your voice heard!
👉 Get all the details: bit.ly/4pUJNey
👉 Get all the details: bit.ly/4pUJNey
Canada and Ontario are investing $20 million to help local farmers and agribusinesses grow and compete. 🌾
📅 Applications open February 17, 2026 and close March 17, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4r8zrc4
📅 Applications open February 17, 2026 and close March 17, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4r8zrc4
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Canada and Ontario are investing $20 million to help local farmers and agribusinesses grow and compete. 🌾
📅 Applications open February 17, 2026 and close March 17, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4r8zrc4
📅 Applications open February 17, 2026 and close March 17, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4r8zrc4
After watching Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social demonstrate real global leadership at the World Economic Forum yesterday, it’s worth remembering the kind of approach Pierre Poilievre would have taken to keep his alt‑right, conspiracy‑driven base satisfied.
January 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
After watching Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social demonstrate real global leadership at the World Economic Forum yesterday, it’s worth remembering the kind of approach Pierre Poilievre would have taken to keep his alt‑right, conspiracy‑driven base satisfied.
Alto, Canada’s new high-speed rail project, is seeking public input!
The south corridor runs 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧, this could be a game-changer if we make the case for a stop near us.
👉 Leave your comments at the end of this survey: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
♻️ Please share!
The south corridor runs 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧, this could be a game-changer if we make the case for a stop near us.
👉 Leave your comments at the end of this survey: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
♻️ Please share!
January 20, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Alto, Canada’s new high-speed rail project, is seeking public input!
The south corridor runs 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧, this could be a game-changer if we make the case for a stop near us.
👉 Leave your comments at the end of this survey: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
♻️ Please share!
The south corridor runs 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧, this could be a game-changer if we make the case for a stop near us.
👉 Leave your comments at the end of this survey: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
♻️ Please share!
Once one of the most vocal critics of the federal government, Scott Moe agrees that PM Carney is “elevating Canadian credibility”.
January 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Once one of the most vocal critics of the federal government, Scott Moe agrees that PM Carney is “elevating Canadian credibility”.
Mind-boggling that Conservative MPs don’t realize this kind of bloated rhetoric only serves to rile their existing hard-core base, while leaving everyone else, including moderate Conservatives, rolling their eyes.🤯
January 19, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Mind-boggling that Conservative MPs don’t realize this kind of bloated rhetoric only serves to rile their existing hard-core base, while leaving everyone else, including moderate Conservatives, rolling their eyes.🤯
Student loan forgiveness has been expanded 🎓
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
January 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Student loan forgiveness has been expanded 🎓
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
This is our chance to speak up. 🚆
ALTO is studying high-speed rail routes, and community input will help shape the outcome.
👉 Fill out the survey and leave comments at the end: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
📍 Comment directly on the map: bit.ly/4jHb82a
📝 Upload your brief: bit.ly/49HoSp2
ALTO is studying high-speed rail routes, and community input will help shape the outcome.
👉 Fill out the survey and leave comments at the end: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
📍 Comment directly on the map: bit.ly/4jHb82a
📝 Upload your brief: bit.ly/49HoSp2
January 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
This is our chance to speak up. 🚆
ALTO is studying high-speed rail routes, and community input will help shape the outcome.
👉 Fill out the survey and leave comments at the end: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
📍 Comment directly on the map: bit.ly/4jHb82a
📝 Upload your brief: bit.ly/49HoSp2
ALTO is studying high-speed rail routes, and community input will help shape the outcome.
👉 Fill out the survey and leave comments at the end: bit.ly/3YKVNUN
📍 Comment directly on the map: bit.ly/4jHb82a
📝 Upload your brief: bit.ly/49HoSp2
Take a look at this!🚆
This map shows the high-speed rail options being studied by Alto, including a route closer to Kingston.
👉 Have your say through Alto’s online consultation: bit.ly/3LuvcIC
This map shows the high-speed rail options being studied by Alto, including a route closer to Kingston.
👉 Have your say through Alto’s online consultation: bit.ly/3LuvcIC
January 15, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Take a look at this!🚆
This map shows the high-speed rail options being studied by Alto, including a route closer to Kingston.
👉 Have your say through Alto’s online consultation: bit.ly/3LuvcIC
This map shows the high-speed rail options being studied by Alto, including a route closer to Kingston.
👉 Have your say through Alto’s online consultation: bit.ly/3LuvcIC
Happy Thai Pongal to everyone celebrating in our community! 🌾
This harvest festival is a time to give thanks, come together with family and friends, and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the Tamil community in Canada.
Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Thai Pongal!
This harvest festival is a time to give thanks, come together with family and friends, and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the Tamil community in Canada.
Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Thai Pongal!
January 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Happy Thai Pongal to everyone celebrating in our community! 🌾
This harvest festival is a time to give thanks, come together with family and friends, and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the Tamil community in Canada.
Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Thai Pongal!
This harvest festival is a time to give thanks, come together with family and friends, and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the Tamil community in Canada.
Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Thai Pongal!
Great to take part in the 2026 State of the City!
Thanks to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce for bringing together leaders and the local business community.
Thanks to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce for bringing together leaders and the local business community.
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Great to take part in the 2026 State of the City!
Thanks to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce for bringing together leaders and the local business community.
Thanks to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce for bringing together leaders and the local business community.
If someone uses faith as a prop while ignoring every other teaching, then yes — it deserves to be called out. I’m glad we’re finally seeing the difference named out loud.
January 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
If someone uses faith as a prop while ignoring every other teaching, then yes — it deserves to be called out. I’m glad we’re finally seeing the difference named out loud.
Scam Alert 🚨
Claims about $680 or $2,000 relief payments are 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞. Verify benefits through official government websites.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/49g2kwU
Claims about $680 or $2,000 relief payments are 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞. Verify benefits through official government websites.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/49g2kwU
January 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Scam Alert 🚨
Claims about $680 or $2,000 relief payments are 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞. Verify benefits through official government websites.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/49g2kwU
Claims about $680 or $2,000 relief payments are 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞. Verify benefits through official government websites.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/49g2kwU
Build Canada Homes is moving projects forward! 🏠
Thousands of affordable homes are in the pipeline, with more breaking ground in
2026.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4aPqkrR
🔗 Build Canada Homes: bit.ly/4jGHWsb
Thousands of affordable homes are in the pipeline, with more breaking ground in
2026.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4aPqkrR
🔗 Build Canada Homes: bit.ly/4jGHWsb
January 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Build Canada Homes is moving projects forward! 🏠
Thousands of affordable homes are in the pipeline, with more breaking ground in
2026.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4aPqkrR
🔗 Build Canada Homes: bit.ly/4jGHWsb
Thousands of affordable homes are in the pipeline, with more breaking ground in
2026.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4aPqkrR
🔗 Build Canada Homes: bit.ly/4jGHWsb
Today, we observe the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, remembering the passengers of Flight PS752 and all lives lost in air tragedies.
To the families and loved ones, know that Canadians continue to mourn your loss. We honour their memory and will never forget.
To the families and loved ones, know that Canadians continue to mourn your loss. We honour their memory and will never forget.
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Today, we observe the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, remembering the passengers of Flight PS752 and all lives lost in air tragedies.
To the families and loved ones, know that Canadians continue to mourn your loss. We honour their memory and will never forget.
To the families and loved ones, know that Canadians continue to mourn your loss. We honour their memory and will never forget.
It was a pleasure to attend the grand opening of Mint Leaf Pizza today. Congratulations to the team, and all the best going forward! 👏
January 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the grand opening of Mint Leaf Pizza today. Congratulations to the team, and all the best going forward! 👏
Today is the International Day to End Conversion Therapy. We honour survivors, raise awareness of its harms, and stand for affirming, evidence-based care for LGBTQ+ people everywhere. 💜
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Today is the International Day to End Conversion Therapy. We honour survivors, raise awareness of its harms, and stand for affirming, evidence-based care for LGBTQ+ people everywhere. 💜