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Mark Gerretsen
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Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands 🇨🇦 Chief Government Whip
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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
Graphic with a background of wind turbines and green fields under a blue sky. The headline reads: “Canada’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy – Budget 2025.” Below are five white boxes with checkmarks and text: Clarifying regulations on limiting greenhouse gas emissions. Boosting clean economy investment through tax credits. Strengthening industrial carbon pricing. Supporting critical minerals projects. Mobilising capital for the transition to net-zero. At the bottom is the name “Mark Gerretsen” with a maple leaf icon.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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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. 🍁
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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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
Graphic with a background image of Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower. The headline reads: “$1 Trillion Over the Next 5 Years – Budget 2025.” Below are five white boxes with green checkmarks and bold titles: Introducing a Productivity Super-Deduction – To make it easier to do business and invest in Canada. Enhancing the Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentives – To help businesses innovate and grow. Accelerating nation-building projects through the Major Projects Office – To supercharge growth across Canada. Launching the International Talent Attraction Strategy and Action Plan – To make Canada a magnet for global talent. Strengthening competition and consumer choice – To lower costs and drive innovation. At the bottom is the name “Mark Gerretsen” with a maple leaf icon.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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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!
A corkboard background with a yellow note listing local Remembrance Day ceremonies in Kingston and the Islands. At 10:30 am: City of Kingston’s Civic Ceremony of Remembrance (King St. at George St.), Legion 631 Remembrance Day Ceremony (730 Hillview Rd), and Wolfe Island Remembrance Day Ceremony (1191 County Rd 96). At 1:00 pm: Branch 560 Remembrance Day Ceremony (734 Montreal St). Below the note is a banner with a red poppy and the text: “Local Ceremonies – In Kingston and the Islands,” followed by “Mark Gerretsen.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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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.
A close-up of hands wearing bangles and a yellow silk garment, gently touching an open book. Below the image is a banner with a red Om symbol and the text: “Hindu Heritage Month – A month to honour and celebrate,” followed by “Mark Gerretsen.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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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
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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
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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The Conservative MP benches were EMPTY for today’s budget vote. If they can’t even be bothered to show up for critical House votes, how can they expect to be taken seriously as a political party?!
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Big week for Canada’s future: the launch of Budget 2025 and welcoming MP Chris d’Entremont to our caucus.

👉 Watch the video for the full breakdown!

🔗Read the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Thank you to @Kingston Community Health Centre for hosting today’s Older Adults Fair and to all the local organizations who participated and provide so many opportunities for seniors in our community!
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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It’s been a horrible week for Pierre Poilievre as progressive MPs are one by one abandoning the Conservative Party of Canada.
November 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Good news on jobs!
Canada’s unemployment rate drops to 6.9% in October, marking the second month in a row of positive job growth.

🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/3JAPPls
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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🚨BREAKING: Moments before the vote on a Conservative budget amendment a second Conservative MP - highly lauded as a progressive - has resigned. Another glaring demonstration that Pierre Poilievre’s alt-right agenda has completely taken over the Conservative Party.
November 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Budget 2025 is focused on lowering costs for Canadians by promoting more competition and fairness in key sectors of our economy, such as telecom, banking, and financial services.

🔗 More details in the News Release: bit.ly/43Y4huy
A graphic titled “Measures to Promote Competition and Affordability – Budget 2025” with a background image of Parliament Hill. Below the title, four sections are listed with yellow checkmarks: Lowering telecom costs by increasing competition, access to infrastructure, and cutting red tape. Modernizing Canada’s financial sector to drive innovation and help smaller financial institutions to invest, scale, and compete. Making banking more fair and affordable by prohibiting registered and investment account transfer fees and improving transparency for cross-border payments. Regulating stablecoins with legislation, and promoting the responsible adoption of AI in our financial services. Footer includes text: “Mark Gerretsen” with a maple leaf icon.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Absolutely tone deaf.
Rather than self-reflect and try to understand why their progressive colleagues are abandoning the Conservative Party, their alt-right MPs just shout insults to the media about their former seat mates.
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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As part of Budget 2025, the 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 will invest $51B over 10 years to revitalize infrastructure — hospitals, schools, roads, bridges, water and transit systems.

These investments will create jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada strong. 🇨🇦

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/49D2AGB
Infographic titled “Build Communities Strong Fund – Budget 2025” with a background image of Parliament Hill. Below the title, a green banner reads: “$51B over 10 years | $3B per year ongoing.” Four sections are listed with green checkmarks: Provincial & Territorial Stream: $17.2B over 10 years for housing, health care, education, transit, universities, and water systems. Health Infrastructure Fund: $5B over 3 years to upgrade hospitals, emergency rooms, and urgent care centres. Direct Delivery Stream: $6B for regional projects, building retrofits, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure. Community Stream: $27.8B for local roads, bridges, water systems, and community centres. Footer includes text: “Mark Gerretsen” with a maple leaf icon.
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀’ 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 begins today!
It’s a time to honour the courage, service, and sacrifices of Canadian Armed Forces members, past and present. 🇨🇦

This year, we recognize our military achievements and contributions here in Canada and across the Americas.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oIQfVy
Group of older veterans seated in wheelchairs outdoors, wearing medals and berets; a red poppy graphic and the words read: “With gratitude for their courage & sacrifice. Lest we forget. Veterans’ Week, 2025.”
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Tonight we welcome Chris d’Entremont to the Liberal family!
For years Conservatives have been trading in progressive values for alt-right populism. It shouldnt be a surprise that Conservative MPs are questioning the misguided direction of PP & choosing a progressive alternative by joining the LPC.
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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The 2025 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 is here! 🇨🇦
Focused on smarter spending and generational investments to grow Canada’s economy.

🔗Reed the full 2025 Budget here: bit.ly/4nXfgff
Graphic titled ‘Budget 2025 – Canada Strong’ with a Canadian flag and mountain lake background. Five sections with images and subtitles: ‘Building a stronger Canadian economy.’ ‘Shifting from reliance to resilience.’ ‘Empowering Canadians.’ ‘Protecting Canada’s sovereignty and security.’ ‘Creating a more efficient and effective government.’ Bottom includes Mark Gerretsen’s name and logo.
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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📅 Reminder: 2025 Budget at 4 p.m. today.

It’s an important moment to learn about the government’s priorities and plans ahead.

👉 Watch live: cpac.ca/en
A graphic with CPAC logo and a reminder about the 2025 Federal Budget. Text reads: ‘Reminder: 2025 Federal Budget presented today at 4:00 p.m. Watch live on CPAC!’ Background shows the Parliament. Bottom text says ‘Stay informed’ and includes Mark Gerretsen’s name and logo.
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Let’s kick off November with a quick look at how Bills are progressing in the House.

🔗 Learn more here: bit.ly/3SNJ0y0
📅 Stay tuned for November 4, Budget 2025 is coming!
Infographic titled "House Bills Recap" organized by stage. Under "1st Reading" (blue): Bill C-2, Bill C-10, Bill C-13, Bill C-14. Under "2nd Reading" (yellow): Bill C-3, Bill C-4, Bill C-8, Bill C-9, Bill C-11, Bill C-12. Under "Royal Assent" (green): Bill C-5. Under "To come": Budget 2025 (November 4). Background features Canadian Parliament building.
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Take a look at the Benefits Payment Dates for November! 🗓️

Share this post with friends and family to help keep everyone informed.

🔗 See the full 2025 benefits payment calendar here: bit.ly/4emJUdg
Benefits Payment Dates for November. A calendar with a pinned note lists: November 10 – Ontario Trillium Benefit; November 20 – Canada Disability Benefit; November 20 – Canada Child Benefit; November 26 – Canada Pension Plan & Old Age Security; November 27 – Veteran Disability Pension. The name 'Mark Gerretsen' appears at the bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Vanessa and I stopped by the Empty Bowls Annual Fundraiser today! 🍲

It’s always inspiring to see our community come together and show its support.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!
November 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Today, Kingston unveiled the National Memorial to the Fallen, honouring more than 120,000 Canadians who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇨🇦

Thank you to the National Wall of Remembrance Association (NWORA) for making this possible.
November 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM