Mark Gerretsen

Mark Gerretsen

Liberal
MP since 2015
134 lobbying meetings
71 companies
HIGH lobbying exposure
Speeches: 3,602top 1% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 134more than 42% of MPs
Companies: 71more than 36% of MPs
Riding of Kingston and the Islands
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 1 organization lobbied Mark Gerretsen across 1 meeting — most often about Regional Development. The most frequent visitor was Queen's University (1 meeting, via Patrick Deane), whose registration says it seeks Advocacy for investment in the Canadian energy sector. That's fewer than the average MP, who had 8 meetings over the same period.

Based on federal lobbying registry data to August 7, 2026

Who's lobbying Mark

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-06-22Queen's UniversityInfrastructure; Regional Development; Tourism; Transportation; Economic Development
2026-05-05Canadian Cattle AssociationInternational Trade; Agriculture
2026-04-08Queen's UniversityInfrastructure; Regional Development; Municipalities
2026-03-31Queen's UniversityImmigration
2026-03-11UnknownEmployment and Training; Forestry; Health; Immigration; Industry
2026-02-06Queen's UniversityIndustry; Science and Technology; Research and Development; Education
2025-12-03Queen's UniversityIndustry; Science and Technology; Research and Development; Education
2025-12-01Canadian Association of Petroleum ProducersEnergy; Taxation and Finance; Climate
2025-11-25Canadian Labour CongressTaxation and Finance
2025-09-24Doornekamp Construction Ltd.Internal Trade; Transportation; Economic Development
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Career Activity Summary

Mark Gerretsen spoke 3596 times in Parliament, mostly about Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act, and Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑22. Mark was lobbied in 134 meetings by 71 organizations, including Queen's University, Canadian Beverage Association, and CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK. Mark participated in 1292 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Research and Development.

This summary is computer-generated from parliamentary records and lobbying registry data.

Lobbying Meetings
134
Companies
71
Speeches
3,596
Bills Sponsored
2

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

Queen's University
Employment and Training; Environment; Health; Immigration; Industry
47 meetings
Canadian Beverage Association
Health; Taxation and Finance; Economic Development
2 meetings
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK
Environment; International Relations; Agriculture; International Development; Climate
2 meetings
Chemistry Industry Association of Canada
Environment; Industry
2 meetings
Canadian Microelectronics Corporation
Telecommunications; Intellectual Property; International Relations; Regional Development; Science and Technology
2 meetings
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Recent Speeches

2026-06-17
Kingston's Town Crier
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a Kingston icon and one of the most celebrated town criers in the world: our very own Chris Whyman. This year m…

2026-06-17
National Framework on the Durability of …
Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Moments ago, the member for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South issued a social media post that included the result…

2026-06-17
National Framework on the Durability of …
Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I recognize that the word is unparliamentary, and I hold myself to that standard. I retract that.

2026-06-17
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings o…
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find consent among the parties to agree to switch the first two speaking spots between the Conservativ…

2026-06-17
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings o…
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find consent to apply the results from the last vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting yes.

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Bills Sponsored

C-404National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day Act
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-243National Maternity Assistance Program Strategy Act
Third reading (Senate)

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Recent activity

23 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

June 2026

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Kingston's Town Crier

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a Kingston icon and one of the most celebrated town criers in…

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
National Framework on the Durability of …

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Moments ago, the member for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South i…

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
National Framework on the Durability of …

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I recognize that the word is unparliamentary, and I hold myself to that standard. I ret…

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings o…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find consent among the parties to agree to switch th…

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings o…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find consent to apply the results from the last vote…

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Speech
Jun 16, 2026
Points of Order

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, it is more than just out of order. The member has brought cake into the House of Common…

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Speech
Jun 16, 2026
Points of Order

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, I am rising to respond to the point of order raised by my colleague, respecting the eff…

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Speech
Jun 15, 2026
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings o…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of his speech, the hon. member was critical of the parliamentary secre…

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Speech
Jun 15, 2026
Combatting Hate Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, the good thing is that we have over 150 years of precedent on our side on this. If memb…

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings o…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that the questions my Conservative colleagues are asking today are intend…

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I find it very interesting, listening to Conservatives talk about accountability and ho…

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, the member for Bow River did not answer the question of the parliamentary secretary. In…

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I request that it be carried on division. (Motion agreed to)

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Final Self-Government Agreement for the …

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I request that it be carried on division.

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Final Self-Government Agreement for the …

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I believe if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent t…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings o…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, once a member has put forward a motion, they cannot continue debating it. He has to sit…

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Speech
Jun 10, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

That is actually a point of order. God, you do not even know what you are talking about.

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Speech
Jun 10, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I cannot think of anything more relevant to a debate than talking about the way other m…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Protecting Victims Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Nothing could be more relevant to the debate than an action…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Protecting Victims Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, the member spoke so passionately about such a serious and important issue, this piece o…

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February 2026

1
Lobbying
Feb 6, 2026

House of Commons

127 communications with 69 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "Queen's University", "count": 44}, {"name": "Canadian Beverage Associ…

June 2024

1
Bill
Jun 13, 2024
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

C-404National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day Act

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February 2016

1
Bill
Feb 26, 2016
Third reading (Senate)

C-243National Maternity Assistance Program Strategy Act

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