Happy National Tourism Week! 🇨🇦
Let’s celebrate the places, experiences, and people that make our region so special.
Thank you to everyone working in the tourism sector. Your work showcases the very best of our community.
Posts by Mark Gerretsen
Kingston, we’re so close!
The Spire now has 13,000+ votes and is still in 2nd place in the Next Great Save.
We can get it to #1 but we need one final push.
Let’s support this vital community space. Every single vote counts!
🗳️ Vote every day until Friday, April 24
👉 Vote now: bit.ly/41vgRA8
CAF have reached their highest recruitment level in over 30 years 🇨🇦
The milestone reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen and grow Canada’s military capacity.
đź”— News release: bit.ly/48I7MYs
Yesterday, the India-Canada Association of Kingston hosted its Annual Heritage Day celebration! 🇮🇳 🇨🇦
A great way to celebrate culture, community, and the vibrant contributions of the Indo-Canadian community in Kingston and the Islands.
It’s National Volunteer Week 🇨🇦
Thank you to the thousands of volunteers supporting organizations across our community.
Special shoutout to everyone who has helped at our community events over the years.We appreciate your time, energy, and dedication!
Was happy to welcome artist Sergio Jaua at a citizenship reception hosted in my office earlier this year. His art exhibition “IN BETWiN” is a powerful reminder that immigration is not abstract — it’s about people, families, and futures.
đź”— Learn more: bit.ly/4sEjPwY
👉 My speech: bit.ly/4vCgL7m
🗓️ The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit top-up is coming on June 5.
Eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up to help with the cost of groceries and everyday essentials. This top-up will be equal to 50% of the GST/HST credit for the 2025-26 benefit year.
đź”—bit.ly/486TKzx
Today marks the 44th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 🇨🇦
Since 1982, it has helped protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Canadians.
Let’s continue to uphold these values for everyone.
đź”—More info: bit.ly/3O9Y9uI
Canada doesn’t need a last hope.
It needs leaders who can work across the aisle, trust Canadians, and solve problems together — not tell Canadians to trust only them.
👉 youtube.com/shorts/trrvd...
Whether a minority or majority, Parliament works best when we work together to make the best decisions for Canadians. 🇨🇦
👉 youtube.com/shorts/g7gu6...
Great news for young people in our community! 🇨🇦
Through Canada Summer Jobs, 514 jobs are being created in Kingston and the Islands, supported by over $2.4M in funding.
🗓️ Opportunities will be posted starting April 20
👉 Get ready to apply! Find jobs here: www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
🗓️ Have your say on men and boys’ health!
The Government of Canada is gathering input to help shape the country’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy.
Join the conversation!
đź”—Complete the questionnaire by June 1, 2026: Canada.ca/HealthyMen
📬 Check your mailbox!
My latest spring householder is on its way.
Inside, you’ll find information on trade agreements, international partnerships, and key investments in our country. 🇨🇦
Be sure to take a look!
Glad to hear the program is making a difference! 🙌
If you’re enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, make sure to renew your coverage between April 15 and June 1 to avoid any interruptions.
It’s quick and can be done online or by phone. Just make sure you’ve filed your taxes first!
đź”— Renew here: Canada.ca/dental
Kingston, let’s keep going!
The Spire is currently 2nd place with over 7,000 votes in the Next Great Save, but we can get it to #1.
Let’s come together and support this vital community space!
🗳️ Vote every day until April 24 at 1:00pm
đź”— bit.ly/41vgRA8
PM Mark Carney has announced a temporary suspension of the federal fuel tax on gasoline and diesel.
🗓️ From April 20 to September 7
â›˝ 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline and 4 cents on diesel
This measure will help lower costs for Canadians and businesses.
đź”— News release: bit.ly/3QbhCf5
Thank you to the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC) for organizing the first Community Connections Breakfast.
A great initiative to help our community better understand and support military families.
My statement on today's by-elections in University—Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest, and Terrebonne.
This is a time to come together so we can build a Canada strong for all.
My statement on today's by-elections in University—Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest, and Terrebonne.
The real story inside the conservative tent this morning isn’t about the three losses. It’s about the historically low performance in all three ridings.
Happy Vaisakhi to all those celebrating in our community and across Canada!
This day marks the founding of the Khalsa and the start of the spring harvest, a time to reflect on equality, service, and community.
April is also Sikh Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of Sikh Canadians.
Floor crossings and Poilievre’s hypocrisy.
Tonight marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. 🕯️
We pause to remember the six million Jews murdered, honour survivors, and recognize the bravery of those who resisted.
By-elections happening today!
Looking ahead to the possibility of a majority government, and parliamentarians working together to get more things done for Canadians. 🇨🇦
Such a great weekend in Montreal at the Liberal National Convention! 🇨🇦
Thanks to all the volunteers and attendees for coming!
#LIB2026
It’s Citizenship Week 🇨🇦
A time to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, and to celebrate the many individuals who have chosen Canada as their home.
We’re grateful for the diversity, strength, and shared values that continue to shape our communities.
Happy Orthodox Easter to all those celebrating in our community and across Canada. ✝️ Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Easter.
Hear, hear!
The man. The myth. The legend. Bruce Fanjoy! @brucefanjoy.bsky.social