Mark Gerretsen

@markgerretsen.bsky.social

Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands | Chief Government Whip 🇨🇦

This month, we celebrate the women and girls whose leadership, innovation and determination have shaped Canada and continue to inspire change today. Let’s recognize their achievements and the impact they continue to make in our communities. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3KpHUrc

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Today, we celebrate older adults across Canada and recognize the many contributions they continue to make to our families, communities and country. This year, we mark 60 years of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), an important part of Canada’s retirement income system. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/4ns91Ak

Today, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. Today is also an opportunity for all of us to listen, learn, reflect, and continue the work of reconciliation in our communities. Every Child Matters. 🧡

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Canada and Viet Nam have elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, opening the door to deeper cooperation on trade, investment, energy, technology, security, agriculture, education, and people-to-people ties. 🇨🇦 🇻🇳 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4rAy5YQ

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Yesterday, I joined the Canadian Walk for Veterans in Kingston. 🇨🇦 This year’s theme, “Stronger Together – No One Heals Alone,” reminds us of the importance of supporting Veterans, CAF members, and their families, including their mental health and well-being.

🏠 Renters across Canada are facing rising housing costs and a shortage of affordable homes. The Government of Canada is investing $1.5B through the Canada Rental Protection Fund to help community housing providers acquire rental properties and keep them affordable for the long term.

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Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities will begin observing Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Wishing all those observing a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur. G’mar Chatima Tova!

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📬 Check your mailbox! My latest fall householder is on its way. Inside, you’ll find highlights from Canada Summer Jobs, the growing interest in Canadian Armed Forces careers, an update on the LaSalle Causeway, and what we’ll be working on when Parliament resumes. 🇨🇦 Be sure to take a look!

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The Canada Investment Summit showed the world who we are today: a country that is building, trading, and investing bigger than ever before. A country boldly unleashing its enormous potential.

Canada is making it more competitive to invest and grow. 🇨🇦 The new Productivity Mega Deduction expands eligible assets from roughly 15% to more than 65%. Canada’s marginal effective tax rate on new business investment will fall to 6.4%, less than half the U.S. rate. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4gUHAyz

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Southern Ontario businesses are facing tariff and trade challenges. The expanded Regional Tariff Response Initiative is now accepting applications to help eligible businesses strengthen supply chains, improve productivity and reach new markets. 🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4h7w01Q

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Canada is developing its first National Water Security Strategy to help protect freshwater, build resilient communities, and support a strong, sustainable economy. Canadians are invited to share their views and help shape the strategy. 🗓️ Participate by October 25, 2026. 🔗 bit.ly/4igFzOd

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⏰ Final reminder: Applications close September 15! The Government of Canada is investing $100 million in initiatives that help remove barriers and expand economic and leadership opportunities for women and girls. 🔗 More information: bit.ly/4gUKVfB ♻️ Please share with orgs that might be interested.

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Yesterday, we hosted another Citizenship Reception in my office. It was great to meet you and celebrate this important milestone together. Congratulations, and thank you for choosing Canada as your home! 🇨🇦

Today, we celebrate Canada’s two official languages and the role English and French play in bringing our communities together. 🇨🇦 Let’s recognize the people and initiatives that help keep both languages vibrant across the country. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4xgmGi2

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