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

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Extending my heartfelt condolences to everyone in Tumbler Ridge.

Your community is facing an unimaginable loss, and Canadians across the country are holding you close in our thoughts.

In moments like this, we need to stand together โ€” offering strength, compassion, and solidarity.

11.02.2026 13:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿ‘‰ Tell Alto now: bit.ly/4pUJNey
๐Ÿ‘‰ Tell the Minister of Transportation: TC.MinisterofTransport-MinistredesTransports.TC@tc.gc.ca

10.02.2026 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Community consensus on Alto has been clear: Kingston deserves a stop on this high-speed rail network but the currently proposed alignments won't work.

A stop near Kingston and a route that runs closer to it is what our community needs.

10.02.2026 20:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Thanks, Jamil Jivani. Your efforts are clearly paying off in spades!

10.02.2026 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 66    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Family Day is just a week away! โ›ธ๏ธ
Join MPP Ted Hsu and me at Invista at 2pm.

๐Ÿ‘‰Please RSVP here: forms.gle/GDTbj454E2zo...

09.02.2026 16:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hold upโ€ฆnow it was suddenly a โ€œlearning exerciseโ€?! I swear he said he was going there to fix everything. ๐Ÿ™„

09.02.2026 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 85    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Conservatives tried this in Canada. They raised the aged of retirement to 67. They have never formed government since. Liberals immediately reinstated the age of retirement to 65 when we were elected in 2015.

08.02.2026 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 724    ๐Ÿ” 186    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 114    ๐Ÿ“Œ 19
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There is absolutely no possible way that Harper actually wishes Poilievre was the Prime Minister at this exact moment in history.

08.02.2026 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Petition e-7148 - Petitions

๐ŸšจPLEASE SHARE๐Ÿšจ
Bruce Fanjoy - who beat Pierre Poilievre in the riding of Carleton - has officially sponsored a petition which calls on all party leaders to have a security clearance.
Sign here: tinyurl.com/yhu4hbth

08.02.2026 02:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 275    ๐Ÿ” 159    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 38    ๐Ÿ“Œ 30

Thanks for sharing this. Youโ€™re right. Making sure training leads to real opportunities is so important!

06.02.2026 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic titled โ€œImproving access to skilled trades apprentices.โ€ Background photo shows two people wearing safety helmets and high-visibility vests in a training or work setting. Overlaid text highlights key points: doubled funding for union-led training programs, support for modern training equipment, shipping and installation costs covered, and up to 70% federal funding in remote or infrastructure-limited areas. Mark Gerretsen logo appears at the bottom.

Graphic titled โ€œImproving access to skilled trades apprentices.โ€ Background photo shows two people wearing safety helmets and high-visibility vests in a training or work setting. Overlaid text highlights key points: doubled funding for union-led training programs, support for modern training equipment, shipping and installation costs covered, and up to 70% federal funding in remote or infrastructure-limited areas. Mark Gerretsen logo appears at the bottom.

Building Canada strong means investing in skilled trades ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

New investments will make it easier for apprentices to access modern training equipment and support the next generation of skilled trades workers.

๐Ÿ”—News release: bit.ly/4rEtgg4

06.02.2026 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s time for Conservatives to stop the obstruction and start working for Canadians.

06.02.2026 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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1. The National Post is taking shots at PP โ€”that in itself is newsworthy. ๐Ÿ‘€

2. Hereโ€™s some breaking news for The National Post: Itโ€™s already over for him. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

06.02.2026 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The world knows Canada is ready for our next chapter.

06.02.2026 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 71    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Join Ted Hsu and me this Family Day!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Please RSVP here: forms.gle/GDTbj454E2zo...

06.02.2026 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our health system is ready for the future ๐Ÿฅ

The Government has introduced Bill S-5, the ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐š๐๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐€๐œ๐ญ.

Data saves lives, and this is a step toward a more connected, safer healthcare system.

๐Ÿ”— News Release: bit.ly/4rqGQDE

05.02.2026 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Big news for Canadaโ€™s auto industry ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

This is about strengthening our economy and creating opportunities here at home.

๐Ÿ”—News Release: bit.ly/3ZQAjpR

05.02.2026 18:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to the Canadian Museum of Health Care on this exciting milestone, marking their new name and expanded national vision. ๐Ÿ‘

Proud to see a Kingston-based institution growing! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

04.02.2026 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Globe and Mail article that reads โ€œOttawa, Seoul agree to work on bringing South Korean auto sector manufacturing to Canadaโ€

Globe and Mail article that reads โ€œOttawa, Seoul agree to work on bringing South Korean auto sector manufacturing to Canadaโ€

Weโ€™re working with international partners to create new high-paying careers, build up our domestic auto sector, and boost productivity in Canada.

03.02.2026 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 941    ๐Ÿ” 204    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 60    ๐Ÿ“Œ 29
A design of a green ALTO highโ€‘speed train travelling through a snowy, forested landscape. Text on the image reads: โ€œKingstonโ€™s voice can shape the route.โ€ A yellow button says โ€œJoin the public consultation,โ€ and Mark Gerretsenโ€™s name appear at the bottom.

A design of a green ALTO highโ€‘speed train travelling through a snowy, forested landscape. Text on the image reads: โ€œKingstonโ€™s voice can shape the route.โ€ A yellow button says โ€œJoin the public consultation,โ€ and Mark Gerretsenโ€™s name appear at the bottom.

As you might already know, the Alto route isnโ€™t decided โ€” and community input will shape the final route and stops.

A stop near Kingston would bring real benefits to our community. But that outcome depends on strong public support.

Have your say ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4pUJNey

03.02.2026 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ‘‡

03.02.2026 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bill Blair has served the people of Scarborough Southwest and all Canadians with dedication for years.

Thank you, Bill, for your tireless work to keep communities safe, and your unwavering commitment to Canada and Canadians.

02.02.2026 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Graphic with the headline โ€œHonouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrowโ€™s Visionaries.โ€ The design features Panโ€‘African colours (red, black, yellow, and green), stylized silhouettes of people in these colours, and a banner reading โ€œBlack History Month โ€” Marking 30 years in Canada.โ€ Mark Gerretsenโ€™s name appears at the bottom.

Graphic with the headline โ€œHonouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrowโ€™s Visionaries.โ€ The design features Panโ€‘African colours (red, black, yellow, and green), stylized silhouettes of people in these colours, and a banner reading โ€œBlack History Month โ€” Marking 30 years in Canada.โ€ Mark Gerretsenโ€™s name appears at the bottom.

February is Black History Month and 30 years of this recognition in Canada.

This month is a time to honour the contributions, resilience, and leadership of Black Canadians across generations โ€” and to recommit to building a more just and inclusive country.

02.02.2026 17:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Benefits Payment Dates for February 2026. A calendar with a pinned note lists: 
Ontario Trillium Benefit - February 10
Canada Disability Benefit - February 19
Canada Child Benefit - February 20
Canada Pension Plan & Old Age Security - February 25
Veteran Disability Pension - February 26
The name 'Mark Gerretsen' appears at the bottom.

Benefits Payment Dates for February 2026. A calendar with a pinned note lists: Ontario Trillium Benefit - February 10 Canada Disability Benefit - February 19 Canada Child Benefit - February 20 Canada Pension Plan & Old Age Security - February 25 Veteran Disability Pension - February 26 The name 'Mark Gerretsen' appears at the bottom.

Take a look at the Benefits Payment Dates for February, 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

02.02.2026 13:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The world weighing in.

02.02.2026 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 139    ๐Ÿ” 72    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Legion letter to Prime Minister: On sovereignty, freedom, and Afghanistan

The Royal Canadian Legion has released a formal letter regarding recent remarks made at the NATO meeting in Davos.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full letter here:
www.legion.ca/news/article...

01.02.2026 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Iโ€™d love to say that was the final nail in the โ€œProgressiveโ€ Conservative coffin, but that happened a long time ago โ€” Itโ€™s just more obvious now.

31.01.2026 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 60    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Conservatives keep saying this photo proves Pierre is โ€˜just like everyone else.โ€™
And theyโ€™re absolutely right โ€” not a single person in that shot has a security clearance.

31.01.2026 02:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Weโ€™re ready to serve you in person!
Starting Monday, February 2, weโ€™ll be welcoming you at our new office location.

๐Ÿ•˜In-person hours: 8:30 am โ€“ 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm โ€“4:30 pm
๐Ÿ“Address: 234 Concession Street, Suite 303

We look forward to seeing you!

30.01.2026 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mark Carney is the man ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ.

30.01.2026 03:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 922    ๐Ÿ” 142    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

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