Mark Gerretsen
@markgerretsen.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands 🇨🇦 Chief Government Whip
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!
Yesterday, we hosted our last citizenship reception of the year at my office.
It was great to meet so many new Canadians. Thank you for choosing Canada as your home, and welcome to our community! 🇨🇦
It was great to meet so many new Canadians. Thank you for choosing Canada as your home, and welcome to our community! 🇨🇦
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Yesterday, we hosted our last citizenship reception of the year at my office.
It was great to meet so many new Canadians. Thank you for choosing Canada as your home, and welcome to our community! 🇨🇦
It was great to meet so many new Canadians. Thank you for choosing Canada as your home, and welcome to our community! 🇨🇦
📢 Attention employers!
Applications for 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 2026 are now open.
This program helps employers create paid summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30, helping young people gain skills while supporting local businesses and organizations.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4hTmzmy
Applications for 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 2026 are now open.
This program helps employers create paid summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30, helping young people gain skills while supporting local businesses and organizations.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4hTmzmy
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📢 Attention employers!
Applications for 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 2026 are now open.
This program helps employers create paid summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30, helping young people gain skills while supporting local businesses and organizations.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4hTmzmy
Applications for 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 2026 are now open.
This program helps employers create paid summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30, helping young people gain skills while supporting local businesses and organizations.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4hTmzmy
Today, the federal government announced $36.6 million in combined funding to help build 109 new rental homes at 1752 Bath Road.
This is part of Budget 2025 commitment to building affordable housing through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP).
This is part of Budget 2025 commitment to building affordable housing through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP).
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Today, the federal government announced $36.6 million in combined funding to help build 109 new rental homes at 1752 Bath Road.
This is part of Budget 2025 commitment to building affordable housing through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP).
This is part of Budget 2025 commitment to building affordable housing through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP).
Great to connect with members of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at this morning’s Budget 2025 roundtable. Productive discussions on how the budget can support our community and local industries here in Kingston and the Islands.
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Great to connect with members of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at this morning’s Budget 2025 roundtable. Productive discussions on how the budget can support our community and local industries here in Kingston and the Islands.
Ended the day at the Branch 560 Remembrance Day Ceremony, honouring Canada’s fallen and our living veterans.
Grateful to have joined our community in remembering their courage and sacrifice. 🇨🇦
Grateful to have joined our community in remembering their courage and sacrifice. 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ended the day at the Branch 560 Remembrance Day Ceremony, honouring Canada’s fallen and our living veterans.
Grateful to have joined our community in remembering their courage and sacrifice. 🇨🇦
Grateful to have joined our community in remembering their courage and sacrifice. 🇨🇦
I joined the service at Navy Memorial Park to honour those who served in Canada’s naval forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ⚓️
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I joined the service at Navy Memorial Park to honour those who served in Canada’s naval forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ⚓️
I attended the City of Kingston’s Civic Ceremony of Remembrance, a meaningful gathering to honour the bravery and sacrifices of those who served our country. 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I attended the City of Kingston’s Civic Ceremony of Remembrance, a meaningful gathering to honour the bravery and sacrifices of those who served our country. 🇨🇦
The Wolfe Island Remembrance Day Ceremony brought the community together to honour those who fought for peace and freedom.
Their legacy continues to guide us.
Their legacy continues to guide us.
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Wolfe Island Remembrance Day Ceremony brought the community together to honour those who fought for peace and freedom.
Their legacy continues to guide us.
Their legacy continues to guide us.
At the Legion 631 Remembrance Day Ceremony, the community came together to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to Canada’s veterans. 🍁
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
At the Legion 631 Remembrance Day Ceremony, the community came together to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to Canada’s veterans. 🍁
Today, we pause to remember and honour those who have served — and continue to serve — for peace and freedom. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice.
Lest we forget. 🍁
Lest we forget. 🍁
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today, we pause to remember and honour those who have served — and continue to serve — for peace and freedom. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice.
Lest we forget. 🍁
Lest we forget. 🍁
Today we remember those who served and those who continue to serve. Their courage and sacrifice have shaped the country we live in today.
We honour their memory and give thanks for their service.
𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩. 🍁
We honour their memory and give thanks for their service.
𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩. 🍁
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Today we remember those who served and those who continue to serve. Their courage and sacrifice have shaped the country we live in today.
We honour their memory and give thanks for their service.
𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩. 🍁
We honour their memory and give thanks for their service.
𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩. 🍁
Budget 2025 takes action to protect our environment and strengthen our economy. 🌎
With 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, we’re positioning climate action and economic growth as inseparable.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4ozc4rh
With 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, we’re positioning climate action and economic growth as inseparable.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4ozc4rh
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Budget 2025 takes action to protect our environment and strengthen our economy. 🌎
With 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, we’re positioning climate action and economic growth as inseparable.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4ozc4rh
With 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, we’re positioning climate action and economic growth as inseparable.
🔗 News release: bit.ly/4ozc4rh
Today, I attended the Day of Remembrance Service at Cataraqui Cemetery.
Thank you to everyone who came together to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
Lest we forget. 🍁
Thank you to everyone who came together to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
Lest we forget. 🍁
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today, I attended the Day of Remembrance Service at Cataraqui Cemetery.
Thank you to everyone who came together to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
Lest we forget. 🍁
Thank you to everyone who came together to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
Lest we forget. 🍁
Budget 2025 is about building a stronger, more resilient economy — right here in Kingston and the Islands and across Canada. 🇨🇦
With $1 trillion in investments over the next 5 years, we’re boosting innovation, attracting talent, and creating good jobs.
🔗 More details here: bit.ly/4nISSpx
With $1 trillion in investments over the next 5 years, we’re boosting innovation, attracting talent, and creating good jobs.
🔗 More details here: bit.ly/4nISSpx
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Budget 2025 is about building a stronger, more resilient economy — right here in Kingston and the Islands and across Canada. 🇨🇦
With $1 trillion in investments over the next 5 years, we’re boosting innovation, attracting talent, and creating good jobs.
🔗 More details here: bit.ly/4nISSpx
With $1 trillion in investments over the next 5 years, we’re boosting innovation, attracting talent, and creating good jobs.
🔗 More details here: bit.ly/4nISSpx
Please note that our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. We’ll reopen on Wednesday, November 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
🍁 Take a look at local ceremonies happening in Kingston and the Islands!
🍁 Take a look at local ceremonies happening in Kingston and the Islands!
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Please note that our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. We’ll reopen on Wednesday, November 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
🍁 Take a look at local ceremonies happening in Kingston and the Islands!
🍁 Take a look at local ceremonies happening in Kingston and the Islands!
November is Hindu Heritage Month! 🪔
Did you know? Canada is home to more than 825,000 Hindus, making Hinduism the third-largest religion in the country.
This month, let’s take time to learn about and celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the Hindu-Canadian community.
Did you know? Canada is home to more than 825,000 Hindus, making Hinduism the third-largest religion in the country.
This month, let’s take time to learn about and celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the Hindu-Canadian community.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
November is Hindu Heritage Month! 🪔
Did you know? Canada is home to more than 825,000 Hindus, making Hinduism the third-largest religion in the country.
This month, let’s take time to learn about and celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the Hindu-Canadian community.
Did you know? Canada is home to more than 825,000 Hindus, making Hinduism the third-largest religion in the country.
This month, let’s take time to learn about and celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the Hindu-Canadian community.
This childish statement *actually* came from Pierre Poilievre’s office. Zero ability to self reflect and completely unwillingly to accept even the tiniest amount of responsibility for what happened. 🤦♂️
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This childish statement *actually* came from Pierre Poilievre’s office. Zero ability to self reflect and completely unwillingly to accept even the tiniest amount of responsibility for what happened. 🤦♂️
Satire or not, it’s over.
Poilievre prevents more MPs from leaving party by locking doors, swallowing key
OTTAWA – In an effort to prevent any more defections from caucus, party leader Pierre Poilievre has reportedly locked all Conservative MPs in an undisclosed room in Parliament Hill before swallowing t...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Satire or not, it’s over.
Today we honour 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 who have served in Canada’s military.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have a proud history of serving our country, showing courage and commitment every step of the way.
🔗 Learn more about Indigenous veterans here: bit.ly/490ZSKU
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have a proud history of serving our country, showing courage and commitment every step of the way.
🔗 Learn more about Indigenous veterans here: bit.ly/490ZSKU
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today we honour 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 who have served in Canada’s military.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have a proud history of serving our country, showing courage and commitment every step of the way.
🔗 Learn more about Indigenous veterans here: bit.ly/490ZSKU
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have a proud history of serving our country, showing courage and commitment every step of the way.
🔗 Learn more about Indigenous veterans here: bit.ly/490ZSKU