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Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Chief Government Whip

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Quite the headline for the National Post. ๐Ÿ‘€

06.03.2026 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Vanessa and I were happy to attend the launch of Maple Madness 2026 at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. ๐Ÿ

Great to see the recent renovations and improvements to the sugar shack and wagons!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Maple Madness opens Saturday, March 7
๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/46KCz69

06.03.2026 13:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One list we should all be proud to be at the bottom of. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

06.03.2026 12:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 82 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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P.S. This reception was extra special, not only because we hosted it in our new office, but also because we had the chance to feature โ€œIN BETWiN,โ€ an art exhibition by Sergio Jaua, a Canadian-Venezuelan artist whose work highlights the resilience and contributions of immigrants in our community.

05.03.2026 20:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy to have hosted our first Citizenship Reception of the year! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Congratulations to all the new citizens, and thank you for choosing Kingston, and Canada, as your home.

05.03.2026 19:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If youโ€™re a first-generation youth working toward your goals, take a look at the Michael Harris Youth Award.
๐Ÿ—“ Deadline: April 3 at 4:00 PM

More info below ๐Ÿ‘‡
keys.ca/michael-harr...

05.03.2026 14:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Over 900 new homes are coming to Kingston as part of Canadaโ€™s historic expansion of military housing.

The program will use modern construction methods, along with low-carbon materials to deliver sustainable, and scalable housing production.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: bit.ly/3Oxm9aW

05.03.2026 13:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Calling Out Dog-Whistle Politics
Calling Out Dog-Whistle Politics YouTube video by MP Mark Gerretsen

Thank you to Kingston Community Health Centres, KEYS, KIP, and ACFOMI for your leadership and daily impact.

๐Ÿ”—Hereโ€™s my speech: youtu.be/t9qk788D4tA?...

04.03.2026 20:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Standing up for Refugees
Standing up for Refugees YouTube video by MP Mark Gerretsen

Grateful for this letter from local organizations supporting newcomers and refugees in Kingston.

Over 2,000 refugees have made our city home, contributing to health care, education, small businesses, and more. They make our community stronger.

04.03.2026 20:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The National School Food Program delivering to students in Kingston! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅช Spotted today while visiting students at Bayridge Secondary School.

04.03.2026 16:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 25 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A shoutout to the students at Bayridge Secondary School! ๐Ÿ“š

As I shared this morning: you are the future, and the ideas, curiosity, and commitment you show today are what will shape it. Keep asking questions. Keep caring. Your voice always matters.

Thanks again for having me! ๐Ÿ™Œ

04.03.2026 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy Holi! ๐ŸŽ‰
The Festival of Colours, is a vibrant Hindu celebration that marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Itโ€™s a time for joy, renewal, and optimism.

We also celebrate the important contributions of Hindu communities across Canada!

04.03.2026 14:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rehabilitation and reintegration matter. When we invest in training, opportunity, and second chances, we strengthen our entire community.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in getting us here. (3/3)

03.03.2026 19:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Through CORCAN, participants are gaining both hard and soft skills, learning not only how to be better farmers, but building the responsibility, teamwork, and confidence that help people successfully reintegrate into society. (2/3)

03.03.2026 19:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So proud of what this team has accomplished at Joyceville Institution! ๐Ÿ‘

Todayโ€™s CORCAN Farm Advisory Panel close-out meeting was a celebration of years of dedication, advocacy, and hard work to bring farming operations back โ€” and to make them a success. (1/3)

03.03.2026 19:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canada and India are launching a new Canadaโ€“India Talent and Innovation Strategy ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

This initiative will strengthen research exchanges, skills development, and collaboration between our two countries.

๐Ÿ”—For more information: bit.ly/4l391GE

03.03.2026 15:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy Irish Heritage Month! โ˜˜๏ธ
Did you know that Canadians of Irish descent make up 15% of our population, over 4.6 million people?

This March, letโ€™s honour that legacy and celebrate the vibrant Irish spirit that continues to enrich our country.

03.03.2026 14:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Prime Minister Carney and Indian Prime Minister Modi meet in New Delhi, India.

Prime Minister Carney and Indian Prime Minister Modi meet in New Delhi, India.

The Canada-India relationship has created enormous opportunities for our workers and businesses.

Prime Minister Modi and I are building on that โ€” to double our trade, drive massive new investment, and forge new partnerships in energy, talent, and AI.

02.03.2026 11:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 365 ๐Ÿ” 63 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 40 ๐Ÿ“Œ 18
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Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday celebrating courage, resilience, and community.

Jewish communities across Canada and around the world mark the occasion with the reading of the Megillah, sharing food, charitable giving, and festive celebrations.

Chag Purim Sameach! ๐ŸŽŠ

02.03.2026 17:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A graphic with a blurred background showing a flag with green, white, and red horizontal stripes. The title reads โ€œCanadians in the Middle-East โ€“ Emergency Consular Support.โ€ Three white information boxes with red checkmark icons list resources. The first box says: โ€œRegister Your Travel โ€“ travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration.โ€ The second box is titled โ€œEmergency Watch & Response Centreโ€ and lists phone +1 613โ€‘996โ€‘8885, text +1 613โ€‘686โ€‘3658, WhatsApp +1 613โ€‘909โ€‘8881, Signal +1 613โ€‘909โ€‘8087, and email meโ€‘mo.sos@international.gc.ca. The third box says โ€œCanadian Offices in the Regionโ€ followed by a list of countries: Israel, Palestine, Tรผrkiye, Jordan, Pakistan, Egypt, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, UAE, Qatar, and Kazakhstan. At the bottom is the text โ€œMark Gerretsenโ€ with a small maple leaf icon.

A graphic with a blurred background showing a flag with green, white, and red horizontal stripes. The title reads โ€œCanadians in the Middle-East โ€“ Emergency Consular Support.โ€ Three white information boxes with red checkmark icons list resources. The first box says: โ€œRegister Your Travel โ€“ travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration.โ€ The second box is titled โ€œEmergency Watch & Response Centreโ€ and lists phone +1 613โ€‘996โ€‘8885, text +1 613โ€‘686โ€‘3658, WhatsApp +1 613โ€‘909โ€‘8881, Signal +1 613โ€‘909โ€‘8087, and email meโ€‘mo.sos@international.gc.ca. The third box says โ€œCanadian Offices in the Regionโ€ followed by a list of countries: Israel, Palestine, Tรผrkiye, Jordan, Pakistan, Egypt, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, UAE, Qatar, and Kazakhstan. At the bottom is the text โ€œMark Gerretsenโ€ with a small maple leaf icon.

If you are in the Middle-East right now, or know someone who is, please review the following consular resources and support services.

Canadians in Iran are urged to shelter in place and follow the instructions of local authorities.

Please share this information with anyone who may be affected.

02.03.2026 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 25 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Take a look at the Benefits Payment Dates for March, 2026! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ
Share this post with friends and family to help keep everyone informed.

๐Ÿ”—See the full 2026 benefits payment calendar here: bit.ly/4emJUdg

02.03.2026 13:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East

Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East

My statement on Iran-related hostilities in the Middle East:

28.02.2026 12:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 629 ๐Ÿ” 250 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1629 ๐Ÿ“Œ 688
Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy The Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy is a week-long learning opportunity for educators focused on democracy, governance, and citizenship

PD opportunity for teachers! ๐Ÿ“š

Programs like this help strengthen civic education and inspire the next generation to engage in our democracy.

๐Ÿ”—More info: learn.parl.ca/teachers

27.02.2026 13:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Foreign investment surges to Canadaโ€™s strongest level since 2007 Foreign direct investment into Canada jumped in the fourth quarter, pushing yearly inflows to the highest level in 18 years. Read here now

bit.ly/4lhegmt

26.02.2026 21:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Strong news for Canadaโ€™s economy ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Foreign investment has surged to its highest level since 2007, a clear sign that global investors see Canada as a stable, competitive place to grow and do business.

๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/4lhegmt

26.02.2026 21:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 91 ๐Ÿ” 41 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

P.S: You can pin more than once! Members from other communities who support this approach can also pin their comments to Kingston to reinforce the message. The more pins we generate, the louder and clearer it becomes โ€” Kingston must be on this route. Letโ€™s flood that map! ๐Ÿ’ช

26.02.2026 16:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pin Kingston on the map! #highspeedtrain #kingston
Pin Kingston on the map! #highspeedtrain #kingston YouTube video by MP Mark Gerretsen

Kingston, your voice matters! The public consultation for the Alto high-speed rail project is still open. Drop a pin on the interactive map and show your support for a route that comes to our city.

๐Ÿ“ Interactive map: bit.ly/4jHb82a

26.02.2026 16:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take a look at these job opportunities across our country! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
More info below โฌ‡๏ธ
bit.ly/4cgm4SO

26.02.2026 13:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing!

26.02.2026 13:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Calling Out Dog-Whistle Politics
Calling Out Dog-Whistle Politics YouTube video by MP Mark Gerretsen

Yet again, the Conservatives resort to dogโ€‘whistle politics, targeting asylum seekers and others striving to contribute to our countryโ€”some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

25.02.2026 20:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3