Mark Gerretsen
@markgerretsen.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands 🇨🇦 Chief Government Whip
Happy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating! 🕯️
Wishing you a season filled with unity, reflection, and joy with your loved ones.
Wishing you a season filled with unity, reflection, and joy with your loved ones.
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating! 🕯️
Wishing you a season filled with unity, reflection, and joy with your loved ones.
Wishing you a season filled with unity, reflection, and joy with your loved ones.
Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today! 🎄
Wishing you a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and the magic of the season. Hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends!
Wishing you a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and the magic of the season. Hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends!
December 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today! 🎄
Wishing you a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and the magic of the season. Hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends!
Wishing you a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and the magic of the season. Hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends!
Happy holidays to everyone in our community! Wishing you peace, joy, and a bright season ahead. ✨
December 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy holidays to everyone in our community! Wishing you peace, joy, and a bright season ahead. ✨
Proud to see a new generation stepping up in Parliament. MPs elected in their early 20s are bringing fresh perspectives and working hard to make sure their generation’s voices are heard. 🇨🇦
What’s it like being elected in your early 20s? Canada’s first MPs born in the 21st century weigh in
Nearly eight months after they were first elected, Liberal MPs Fares Al Soud, Tatiana Auguste, Jake Sawatzky and Amandeep Sodhi sat down with the Star.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Proud to see a new generation stepping up in Parliament. MPs elected in their early 20s are bringing fresh perspectives and working hard to make sure their generation’s voices are heard. 🇨🇦
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Democracy is strongest when everyone participates.
Proud of our Youth Caucus for ensuring that young people in Canada have a voice in Parliament.
Proud of our Youth Caucus for ensuring that young people in Canada have a voice in Parliament.
December 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Democracy is strongest when everyone participates.
Proud of our Youth Caucus for ensuring that young people in Canada have a voice in Parliament.
Proud of our Youth Caucus for ensuring that young people in Canada have a voice in Parliament.
So floor‑crossing is supposedly ‘illegitimate,’ yet orchestrating a newly-elected MP in the safest Conservative seat to quit immediately after the election—just to force an expensive by‑election because your own riding tossed you out after you lurched to the far right—is totally fine.” Sure, Jan. 🙄
December 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
So floor‑crossing is supposedly ‘illegitimate,’ yet orchestrating a newly-elected MP in the safest Conservative seat to quit immediately after the election—just to force an expensive by‑election because your own riding tossed you out after you lurched to the far right—is totally fine.” Sure, Jan. 🙄
Yesterday, our community came together in Springer Market Square for the annual Public Menorah Lighting, Light Up the Night. 🕎
Thank you to the organizers and everyone who joined. Happy Hanukkah!
Thank you to the organizers and everyone who joined. Happy Hanukkah!
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yesterday, our community came together in Springer Market Square for the annual Public Menorah Lighting, Light Up the Night. 🕎
Thank you to the organizers and everyone who joined. Happy Hanukkah!
Thank you to the organizers and everyone who joined. Happy Hanukkah!
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🇨🇦Canada’s government is launching public consultations on upcoming free trade agreements to help diversify our trade, create good jobs, and open new markets for Canadian businesses.
🔗 Learn more & participate: www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
🔗 Learn more & participate: www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
December 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🇨🇦Canada’s government is launching public consultations on upcoming free trade agreements to help diversify our trade, create good jobs, and open new markets for Canadian businesses.
🔗 Learn more & participate: www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
🔗 Learn more & participate: www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
Not long ago, a bill tried to ban floor crossings.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner delivered a blunt, clear-eyed case for why that’s a terrible idea — and why she and her colleagues voted it down.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner delivered a blunt, clear-eyed case for why that’s a terrible idea — and why she and her colleagues voted it down.
December 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Not long ago, a bill tried to ban floor crossings.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner delivered a blunt, clear-eyed case for why that’s a terrible idea — and why she and her colleagues voted it down.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner delivered a blunt, clear-eyed case for why that’s a terrible idea — and why she and her colleagues voted it down.
(1/4) This is the Conservative Party of Canada today—bending reality to fit its ideology and hoping no one notices the distortion. And none of this should shock anyone when it’s being pushed by a leading voice of the party’s alt‑right faction, Jamil Jivani, who proudly aligns himself with JD Vance.
December 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
(1/4) This is the Conservative Party of Canada today—bending reality to fit its ideology and hoping no one notices the distortion. And none of this should shock anyone when it’s being pushed by a leading voice of the party’s alt‑right faction, Jamil Jivani, who proudly aligns himself with JD Vance.
Stephen Harper certainly had no problems with MPs crossing the floor.
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Stephen Harper certainly had no problems with MPs crossing the floor.
Since Canadians elected a new government in April, we’ve been moving fast to deliver on our mandate: lowering costs, strengthening our economy, and building Canada strong.
And we’re just getting started. 🇨🇦
And we’re just getting started. 🇨🇦
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Since Canadians elected a new government in April, we’ve been moving fast to deliver on our mandate: lowering costs, strengthening our economy, and building Canada strong.
And we’re just getting started. 🇨🇦
And we’re just getting started. 🇨🇦
Your friendly reminder how Liberals react to floor crossings.
December 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Your friendly reminder how Liberals react to floor crossings.
Tonight at sunset, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world begin celebrating Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. 🕯️
It is a time to celebrate tradition, and reflect on the diversity that strengthens our country.
Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful Hanukkah. Chag Sameach!
It is a time to celebrate tradition, and reflect on the diversity that strengthens our country.
Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful Hanukkah. Chag Sameach!
December 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Tonight at sunset, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world begin celebrating Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. 🕯️
It is a time to celebrate tradition, and reflect on the diversity that strengthens our country.
Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful Hanukkah. Chag Sameach!
It is a time to celebrate tradition, and reflect on the diversity that strengthens our country.
Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful Hanukkah. Chag Sameach!
Great to see so many of you at our Liberal festive gathering today! 🎄
Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Wishing everyone a joyful and happy holiday season!
Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Wishing everyone a joyful and happy holiday season!
December 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Great to see so many of you at our Liberal festive gathering today! 🎄
Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Wishing everyone a joyful and happy holiday season!
Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Wishing everyone a joyful and happy holiday season!
Thanks, Columbo. 😆
Watching Conservative MPs spiral out of control, with *zero* ability to self-reflect, over Michael Ma’s floor crossing is genuinely fascinating.
Watching Conservative MPs spiral out of control, with *zero* ability to self-reflect, over Michael Ma’s floor crossing is genuinely fascinating.
December 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Thanks, Columbo. 😆
Watching Conservative MPs spiral out of control, with *zero* ability to self-reflect, over Michael Ma’s floor crossing is genuinely fascinating.
Watching Conservative MPs spiral out of control, with *zero* ability to self-reflect, over Michael Ma’s floor crossing is genuinely fascinating.
Another floor crossing to the Liberals!
December 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Another floor crossing to the Liberals!
Holiday Scam Alert 🚨
With the holiday season here, scam texts, calls, and emails are popping up more often, including fake messages from Canada Post, CRA, and delivery companies.
Stay safe during this season! 🎄
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU
With the holiday season here, scam texts, calls, and emails are popping up more often, including fake messages from Canada Post, CRA, and delivery companies.
Stay safe during this season! 🎄
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Holiday Scam Alert 🚨
With the holiday season here, scam texts, calls, and emails are popping up more often, including fake messages from Canada Post, CRA, and delivery companies.
Stay safe during this season! 🎄
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU
With the holiday season here, scam texts, calls, and emails are popping up more often, including fake messages from Canada Post, CRA, and delivery companies.
Stay safe during this season! 🎄
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU
Remember: The Canada Strong Pass is back! 🇨🇦
From December 12 to January 15, enjoy free or discounted admission to museums, parks, railways, and more across Canada.
🔗More details here: bit.ly/CanadaStrongPass
From December 12 to January 15, enjoy free or discounted admission to museums, parks, railways, and more across Canada.
🔗More details here: bit.ly/CanadaStrongPass
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Remember: The Canada Strong Pass is back! 🇨🇦
From December 12 to January 15, enjoy free or discounted admission to museums, parks, railways, and more across Canada.
🔗More details here: bit.ly/CanadaStrongPass
From December 12 to January 15, enjoy free or discounted admission to museums, parks, railways, and more across Canada.
🔗More details here: bit.ly/CanadaStrongPass
📢 Office Update
We're moving! Our office is closed for in-person services starting Dec 11.
📞 Still serving you by phone & email.
🏢 New location reopening in the new year.
🛂Passport applications can be submitted at Service Canada (see slide for details)
🎄 Holiday closure: Dec 22–Jan 4.
We're moving! Our office is closed for in-person services starting Dec 11.
📞 Still serving you by phone & email.
🏢 New location reopening in the new year.
🛂Passport applications can be submitted at Service Canada (see slide for details)
🎄 Holiday closure: Dec 22–Jan 4.
December 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
📢 Office Update
We're moving! Our office is closed for in-person services starting Dec 11.
📞 Still serving you by phone & email.
🏢 New location reopening in the new year.
🛂Passport applications can be submitted at Service Canada (see slide for details)
🎄 Holiday closure: Dec 22–Jan 4.
We're moving! Our office is closed for in-person services starting Dec 11.
📞 Still serving you by phone & email.
🏢 New location reopening in the new year.
🛂Passport applications can be submitted at Service Canada (see slide for details)
🎄 Holiday closure: Dec 22–Jan 4.
Today, Minister Fraser tabled the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (Bill C-16), one of the largest updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in a generation.
This legislation takes major steps to protect victims and survivors, and to keep kids safe from predators.
🔗 Read the full news release: bit.ly/4pXAJ8W
This legislation takes major steps to protect victims and survivors, and to keep kids safe from predators.
🔗 Read the full news release: bit.ly/4pXAJ8W
December 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today, Minister Fraser tabled the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (Bill C-16), one of the largest updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in a generation.
This legislation takes major steps to protect victims and survivors, and to keep kids safe from predators.
🔗 Read the full news release: bit.ly/4pXAJ8W
This legislation takes major steps to protect victims and survivors, and to keep kids safe from predators.
🔗 Read the full news release: bit.ly/4pXAJ8W
Carney has a “massive” lead over PP as preferred PM.
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Carney has a “massive” lead over PP as preferred PM.
A big thank you to the Grade 10 Civics students at LaSalle Intermediate and Secondary School for sharing with me their culminating projects.
Hearing directly from young people about their priorities and ideas is so valuable. Their engagement strengthens our community. 👏
Hearing directly from young people about their priorities and ideas is so valuable. Their engagement strengthens our community. 👏
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A big thank you to the Grade 10 Civics students at LaSalle Intermediate and Secondary School for sharing with me their culminating projects.
Hearing directly from young people about their priorities and ideas is so valuable. Their engagement strengthens our community. 👏
Hearing directly from young people about their priorities and ideas is so valuable. Their engagement strengthens our community. 👏
Correction: On this day in 2003, the national political conservative movement was officially hijacked by the former Reform Party. And they never look back. 
December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Correction: On this day in 2003, the national political conservative movement was officially hijacked by the former Reform Party. And they never look back. 
Today our community came together for the vigil of remembrance and reflection on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Thank you to Trellis, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, and Kingston Interval House for sharing important community resources.
Thank you to Trellis, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, and Kingston Interval House for sharing important community resources.
December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Today our community came together for the vigil of remembrance and reflection on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Thank you to Trellis, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, and Kingston Interval House for sharing important community resources.
Thank you to Trellis, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, and Kingston Interval House for sharing important community resources.