The Government of Canada is investing $10.9 million in 22 projects to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure and increase awareness about EVs across Canada. ⚡🇨🇦 🔗 News release: bit.ly/4wEIFA0

Poilievre pulls ahead in the race against Don’t Know but Don’t Know’s loss is Carney and Bernier’s gain.

Please note that our office will be closed this Thursday, August 6, for staff training. Thank you for your understanding!

📬 Kingston residents may have already received my latest community mailer! See how the federal government's historic investment in sport is helping Canadians get active and supporting athletes at every level. 🇨🇦 🔗Online version here: bit.ly/4fRfLVZ

Your voice matters in shaping the future of AI. 🤖 The Government of Canada is seeking input on how to improve AI transparency, accountability, and public understanding of AI systems. 🗓️ Share your views before September 23, 2026. 🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/4xaepfZ

Kingston is renowned for many things, including being Canada’s first capital, but when it comes to this, there’s really no debate.

Take a look at the Benefits Payment Dates for August 2026! 🗓️ Share this post with friends and family to help keep everyone informed. 🔗See the full 2026 benefits payment calendar here: bit.ly/4emJUdg

The “Allison Inquiry” feels more like a political grievance session than a genuine attempt to improve anything. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Congratulations to SpiceBros on your grand opening at the RioCan Centre! 🎉 It’s always exciting to see new local businesses opening their doors. Wishing you great success!

It’s not the question that should bother you. It’s why they’re asking it now. Theresa Tam has already testified before parliamentary committees more than 20 times since 2020. So if this isn’t about getting answers, what is it about?

Today, we honour the strength and perseverance of Black communities and recognize the significance of Emancipation Day.

Kingston is home to incredible historic sites, and it was a pleasure to showcase one of them to Minister Joël Lightbound. If you’re looking for something to do this summer, don’t forget to explore the history and stories our community has to offer!

📣 Civic Holiday Office Closure Please note that my office will be closed on Monday, August 3, for the Civic Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Thank you for your understanding. Hope you enjoy the long weekend! ☀️

With all the renewed attention on Anthony Fauci and the ongoing efforts to relitigate the pandemic, it's worth remembering that a sitting Conservative MP announced in June that he'll be holding his own COVID "airing" sessions this fall in Canada.

Canada has concluded negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates in less than two months, one of the fastest trade negotiations Canada has ever completed. 🇨🇦 🇦🇪 This deal will diversify trade, open new markets, and support Canadian jobs.

🚆 $1.95B for VIA Rail! This investment will bring passenger locomotive assembly back to Canada for the first time in decades, support approximately 1,200 jobs, and strengthen Canada’s rail industry and economy. 🔗 News release: bit.ly/3S2h8Ju

Great visit to Tony Deodato & Sons with Minister Lightbound. Thank you for sharing your perspectives on federal procurement and for your longstanding contributions to Kingston and the Islands. 🙌

Happy to see federal investments in research supporting the innovative work being done at Queen’s University, helping address challenges in our community and beyond. www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

$8.3M to advance Queen's research exploring social, economic, and societal challenges | Queen's Gazette

The Insight and Partnerships programs support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities.

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Working together to move the LaSalle Causeway project forward. Great to tour the site with Minister Joël Lightbound and discuss the progress underway on this vital community connection.

Canada is making passport renewal faster and more convenient. ✈️ Eligible adults can now renew their passports online, making it easier to submit an application, photo, and payment from wherever it's most convenient. Mail-in and in-person services remain available. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4pH2bZG

The race between Poilievre and Don’t Know is really starting to heat up. 🔥

Thanks to TELUS Kits for Kids, we received backpacks filled with school supplies to support students in our community. 🎒 These donations will help local students start the school year ready to learn through the United Way KFL&A Backpack Program. 🔗 Learn more: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/news/backpac...

📝 New Substack: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗯 The role of the opposition is to hold the government accountable—not to question the motives of political opponents. More in my latest article. 🔗Full article: substack.com/@markgerrets...

Canada and Ecuador have signed a new Free Trade Agreement. 🇨🇦🇪🇨 Ecuador is Canada's sixth-largest merchandise trading partner in South America, and this agreement will reduce trade barriers, create new opportunities for Canadian businesses, and support jobs and economic growth. 🔗 bit.ly/4c6u9bI

The opposition’s job isn’t character assassination — It’s offering a better alternative. What do you think of the job they are doing?

8 years ago today, we celebrated the grand opening of the Gord Edgar Downie Pier at Breakwater Park. 🌊 This space has become a fav destination for Kingstonians to enjoy the waterfront, connect with our community, and make summer memories. Have you made a stop at Breakwater Park this summer? ☀️

Somebody hasn’t been paying attention.

I’m just gonna hang out and wait here for Michelle Ferrari, Ryan Williams, Dean Allison and the rest of the Conservative MPs who called me a liar to appoligize. 🙄

80 targeted changes to strengthen Canada’s justice system. New laws make bail harder to obtain for repeat violent offenders and strengthen sentencing for serious crimes.

Mark Carney is currently the preferred Prime Minister by more than half of all Canadians.