https://simplecast.com Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament by day and father of 3 by night, sits down with guests to talk all things politics. This show will keep you in the loop with current events and how they directly impact the lives of Canadians. 2020 In the Loop with Mark Gerretsen en Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:26:29 +0000 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:26:39 +0000 https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/318d6744-8054-4437-91e7-25ee78ab9d2f/4447d1d6-674d-4076-9ab5-7a7ce545d9d6/3000x3000/final-mark-draft-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com episodic Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament by day and father of 3 by night, sits down with guests to talk all things politics. This show will keep you in the loop with current events and how they directly impact the lives of Canadians. Mark Gerretsen no https://feeds.simplecast.com/jiWJpRRu canadian politics, cdnpoli, kingston, onpoli, ontario politics, politics, ygk Mark Gerretsen mark@markgerretsen.ca 2d349655-e6a8-437d-ac7d-15fc896aac2d On today's episode, Ryan Turnbull, MP for Whitby, co-host's a Basic Income Guarantee roundtable discussion with us. We are joined by experts in the field: Dr. Bernhard Neumärker, The Honourable Hugh Segal, and Alvin Tedjo, to explain why BIG is beneficial, why it is a bi-partisan matter, and how we can shape it to be effective in Canada. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:26:29 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/basic-income-guarantee-rountable-ZeV29K1e Basic Income Guarantee Rountable Mark Gerretsen 01:19:45 On today's episode, Ryan Turnbull, MP for Whitby, co-host's a Basic Income Guarantee roundtable discussion with us. We are joined by experts in the field: Dr. Bernhard Neumärker, The Honourable Hugh Segal, and Alvin Tedjo, to explain why BIG is beneficial, why it is a bi-partisan matter, and how we can shape it to be effective in Canada. On today's episode, Ryan Turnbull, MP for Whitby, co-host's a Basic Income Guarantee roundtable discussion with us. We are joined by experts in the field: Dr. Bernhard Neumärker, The Honourable Hugh Segal, and Alvin Tedjo, to explain why BIG is beneficial, why it is a bi-partisan matter, and how we can shape it to be effective in Canada. no full 15 084c383b-8338-4b1f-aa4c-1fb530d42930 On today's episode, we are joined by David Niddam-Dent, the President of the Queen's Arts and Science Undergraduate Society. We ask David how students are adjusting to remote learning, what support systems have been put in place by Queen's, how community Covid-19 guidelines are being enforced, and what the rest of the school year looks like. Fri, 9 Oct 2020 18:33:26 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/university-during-a-pandemic-Y2JZ9S_X University During a Pandemic Mark Gerretsen 00:36:53 On today's episode, we are joined by David Niddam-Dent, the President of the Queen's Arts and Science Undergraduate Society. We ask David how students are adjusting to remote learning, what support systems have been put in place by Queen's, how community Covid-19 guidelines are being enforced, and what the rest of the school year looks like. On today's episode, we are joined by David Niddam-Dent, the President of the Queen's Arts and Science Undergraduate Society. We ask David how students are adjusting to remote learning, what support systems have been put in place by Queen's, how community Covid-19 guidelines are being enforced, and what the rest of the school year looks like. queens, ygk, covid-19, federal politics, canadian politics, canada, mark gerretsen, pandemic, kingston, queen's university, students, politics, gerretsen, in the loop no full 14 0269aed5-ff44-41f7-ba3a-4381c15a376c On today's episode, we are joined by Mr. James Griffith, a social sciences teacher at Frontenac Secondary School. We ask Mr. Griffith what key differences there are in school this year, how teachers have adjusted their teaching, how students have been feeling, and what the next steps moving forward look like. Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:40:12 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/back-to-school-during-a-pandemic-9yiPJsqf Back to School During a Pandemic Mark Gerretsen 00:34:05 On today's episode, we are joined by Mr. James Griffith, a social sciences teacher at Frontenac Secondary School. We ask Mr. Griffith what key differences there are in school this year, how teachers have adjusted their teaching, how students have been feeling, and what the next steps moving forward look like. On today's episode, we are joined by Mr. James Griffith, a social sciences teacher at Frontenac Secondary School. We ask Mr. Griffith what key differences there are in school this year, how teachers have adjusted their teaching, how students have been feeling, and what the next steps moving forward look like. covid-19, pandemic, education, canada, high school, mark gerretsen, students, federal, teacher, politics, ygk, provincial, school no full 13 140634f5-7073-42e3-ab64-02d0e54c4a63 On today's episode, we are joined by Jennifer O'Connell, Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, to discuss Long Term Care (LTC) standards in Ontario. MP O'Connell was one of five MP's to advocate in favour of implementing federal LTC standards in Canada. We ask MP O'Connell how this would be implemented, what research needs to be considered, how long it would take to implement, and how much funding the federal government would provide. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:04:46 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/long-term-care-standards-2wgie2Gf Long Term Care Standards Mark Gerretsen 00:30:18 On today's episode, we are joined by Jennifer O'Connell, Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, to discuss Long Term Care (LTC) standards in Ontario. MP O'Connell was one of five MP's to advocate in favour of implementing federal LTC standards in Canada. We ask MP O'Connell how this would be implemented, what research needs to be considered, how long it would take to implement, and how much funding the federal government would provide. On today's episode, we are joined by Jennifer O'Connell, Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, to discuss Long Term Care (LTC) standards in Ontario. MP O'Connell was one of five MP's to advocate in favour of implementing federal LTC standards in Canada. We ask MP O'Connell how this would be implemented, what research needs to be considered, how long it would take to implement, and how much funding the federal government would provide. long term care, canadian politics, kingston, federal politics, healthcare, mark gerretsen, federal, politics, pickering, ygk, mp, uxbridge, member of parliament no full 12 5f29fa67-9eed-4182-a789-a26d475ab699 On today's episode, we are joined by The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. We ask Minister Blair how the Canada-US border restrictions are negotiated, why you may be seeing United States license plates in Canada, how the government is enforcing self-isolation, and what steps the government is taking to keeping Canadians safe. Thu, 3 Sep 2020 15:35:19 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/minister-blair-on-border-security-_R7mB0vG Minister Blair on Border Security Mark Gerretsen 00:27:39 On today's episode, we are joined by The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. We ask Minister Blair how the Canada-US border restrictions are negotiated, why you may be seeing United States license plates in Canada, how the government is enforcing self-isolation, and what steps the government is taking to keeping Canadians safe. On today's episode, we are joined by The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. We ask Minister Blair how the Canada-US border restrictions are negotiated, why you may be seeing United States license plates in Canada, how the government is enforcing self-isolation, and what steps the government is taking to keeping Canadians safe. canada, canadian politics, kingston, minister bill blair, mark gerretsen, public safety, politics, politician, ygk, mp, member of parliament no full 11 321b95c8-60cd-4a07-9d29-80d0f3b2e926 On today's episode, we are joined by The Honourable Bob Rae, who has held an elected position on 11 separate occasions since 1978. We ask Bob Rae how politics in Canada has changed over the past few decades, specifically regarding political polarization, political literacy, and universal basic income. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:10:54 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/the-past-present-and-future-of-politics-in-canada-wv8X7tKA The Past, Present, and Future of Politics in Canada Mark Gerretsen 00:36:23 On today's episode, we are joined by The Honourable Bob Rae, who has held an elected position on 11 separate occasions since 1978. We ask Bob Rae how politics in Canada has changed over the past few decades, specifically regarding political polarization, political literacy, and universal basic income. On today's episode, we are joined by The Honourable Bob Rae, who has held an elected position on 11 separate occasions since 1978. We ask Bob Rae how politics in Canada has changed over the past few decades, specifically regarding political polarization, political literacy, and universal basic income. premier, ontario, canadian politics, kingston, bob rae, federal, politics, politician, ygk, member of parliament no full 10 d62efde4-f938-4c8f-908c-b9c4b79ead64 On today's episode, we are joined by Mayor Paterson to provide our listeners with an update on the City of Kingston. He discusses how tourism will look this summer, the gradual reopening of the city, how students and businesses have been affected, and how life in the City of Kingston will look in the upcoming months. Fri, 22 May 2020 16:21:20 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mayor Paterson) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/state-of-the-city-xaNBv2tr State of the City Mayor Paterson 00:40:44 On today's episode, we are joined by Mayor Paterson to provide our listeners with an update on the City of Kingston. He discusses how tourism will look this summer, the gradual reopening of the city, how students and businesses have been affected, and how life in the City of Kingston will look in the upcoming months. On today's episode, we are joined by Mayor Paterson to provide our listeners with an update on the City of Kingston. He discusses how tourism will look this summer, the gradual reopening of the city, how students and businesses have been affected, and how life in the City of Kingston will look in the upcoming months. no full 9 95cbb9c9-7820-4df0-af23-36e94cd3ffa8 On today's episode, we are joined by Professor Elaine Power, who is the head of the Gender Studies department at Queen's University, and also the co-founder of the Kingston Action Group for a Basic Income Guarantee initiative. Professor Power sits down with us to provide a better understanding of basic income guarantee and why it is beneficial to local communities. Tue, 19 May 2020 14:33:09 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Professor Elaine Power) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/basic-income-g_bM0cHH Basic Income Professor Elaine Power 00:27:16 On today's episode, we are joined by Professor Elaine Power, who is the head of the Gender Studies department at Queen's University, and also the co-founder of the Kingston Action Group for a Basic Income Guarantee initiative. Professor Power sits down with us to provide a better understanding of basic income guarantee and why it is beneficial to local communities. On today's episode, we are joined by Professor Elaine Power, who is the head of the Gender Studies department at Queen's University, and also the co-founder of the Kingston Action Group for a Basic Income Guarantee initiative. Professor Power sits down with us to provide a better understanding of basic income guarantee and why it is beneficial to local communities. covid-19, ontario, canada, canadian politics, ubi, federal, politics, ygk, basic income no full 8 4a254c1d-0745-403d-bc7a-1595e4a34694 On today's episode, we are joined by MP Chris Bittle, the Member of Parliament for St. Catharines. Mark and Chris discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their local ridings, their thoughts on the new gun legislation, and what the next steps for our economy should be. Fri, 8 May 2020 17:05:27 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Chris Bittle) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-and-chris-in-the-afternoon-aJuDjYct Mark and Chris in the Afternoon Chris Bittle 00:53:39 On today's episode, we are joined by MP Chris Bittle, the Member of Parliament for St. Catharines. Mark and Chris discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their local ridings, their thoughts on the new gun legislation, and what the next steps for our economy should be. On today's episode, we are joined by MP Chris Bittle, the Member of Parliament for St. Catharines. Mark and Chris discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their local ridings, their thoughts on the new gun legislation, and what the next steps for our economy should be. covid-19, pandemic, federal government, canadian politics, kingston, st.catharines, news, politics, ygk no full 7 f4441dd7-b33e-4581-99fe-a1e3e0fb6cd0 In today's episode, we are joined by Wendy Bellamy, the President and CEO of Upper Canada Office Systems and the Chair of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. She has been in the field of business for numerous decades, so she answers our questions on how businesses have been affected by the pandemic. Thu, 7 May 2020 17:50:10 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/chamber-of-commerce-and-businesses-6tLJOzuz Chamber of Commerce and Businesses Mark Gerretsen 00:26:26 In today's episode, we are joined by Wendy Bellamy, the President and CEO of Upper Canada Office Systems and the Chair of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. She has been in the field of business for numerous decades, so she answers our questions on how businesses have been affected by the pandemic. In today's episode, we are joined by Wendy Bellamy, the President and CEO of Upper Canada Office Systems and the Chair of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. She has been in the field of business for numerous decades, so she answers our questions on how businesses have been affected by the pandemic. covid-19, pandemic, canadian politics, business, cndpoli, commerce, politics, ygk, government, onpoli no full 6 fbd4079d-96b6-4f3d-ad6a-d6f3819ea452 On today's episode, we are joined by MP Kamal Khera, who is the Member of Parliament for Brampton West. Kamal was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few weeks ago and has since fully recovered! We are excited to have her on the show to share her story and explain to us her experience fighting through COVID-19. Fri, 1 May 2020 16:23:12 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Kamal Khera) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/braving-the-pandemic-lNwHgCxq Braving the Pandemic Kamal Khera 00:26:41 On today's episode, we are joined by MP Kamal Khera, who is the Member of Parliament for Brampton West. Kamal was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few weeks ago and has since fully recovered! We are excited to have her on the show to share her story and explain to us her experience fighting through COVID-19. On today's episode, we are joined by MP Kamal Khera, who is the Member of Parliament for Brampton West. Kamal was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few weeks ago and has since fully recovered! We are excited to have her on the show to share her story and explain to us her experience fighting through COVID-19. no full 5 a6d11874-7955-4243-9d6d-3a07716c9980 To understand how students have been impacted by Covid-19, in episode four we are joined by two Queen's University students who provide their insight on their transition to online learning, social distancing from friends, and their thoughts on the new government funding for students. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:12:31 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Mark Gerretsen) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/the-impact-on-students-kFnCswE1 The Impact on Students Mark Gerretsen 00:16:00 To understand how students have been impacted by Covid-19, in episode four we are joined by two Queen's University students who provide their insight on their transition to online learning, social distancing from friends, and their thoughts on the new government funding for students. To understand how students have been impacted by Covid-19, in episode four we are joined by two Queen's University students who provide their insight on their transition to online learning, social distancing from friends, and their thoughts on the new government funding for students. covid-19, pandemic, ontario, canadian politics, kingston, queen's university, students, youth, politics, ygk no full 4 b62173b2-e629-4d3d-93b9-258926ead24d So just how important of a role do NPO's play within local communities? In episode 3, we're joined by Bhavana Varma, the President and CEO of United Way KFL&A, to provide us with her knowledge and expertise in the world of NPO's. We learn why we must work collectively as a community, especially during a pandemic. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:15:18 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Bhavana Varma) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/the-role-of-non-profit-organizations-6lgB1Zj1 The Role of Non-profit Organizations Bhavana Varma 00:17:28 So just how important of a role do NPO's play within local communities? In episode 3, we're joined by Bhavana Varma, the President and CEO of United Way KFL&A, to provide us with her knowledge and expertise in the world of NPO's. We learn why we must work collectively as a community, especially during a pandemic. So just how important of a role do NPO's play within local communities? In episode 3, we're joined by Bhavana Varma, the President and CEO of United Way KFL&A, to provide us with her knowledge and expertise in the world of NPO's. We learn why we must work collectively as a community, especially during a pandemic. canadian politics, kingston, united way, non-profit organizations, ygk, government no full 3 ae8a50a0-8550-43cd-af19-330f65f912c3 Hugh Mackenzie has been operating the Kingston 1000 Islands Crusises for the past three decades. He has a deep understanding of how small businesses work and the effects of a downturn in the economy. Listen to his take on COVID-19 and advice for getting through this pandemic. Wed, 8 Apr 2020 21:00:01 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Hugh Mackenzie) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/the-toll-on-businesses-and-tourism-3GW_5GcO The Toll on Businesses and Tourism Hugh Mackenzie 00:24:30 Hugh Mackenzie has been operating the Kingston 1000 Islands Crusises for the past three decades. He has a deep understanding of how small businesses work and the effects of a downturn in the economy. Listen to his take on COVID-19 and advice for getting through this pandemic. Hugh Mackenzie has been operating the Kingston 1000 Islands Crusises for the past three decades. He has a deep understanding of how small businesses work and the effects of a downturn in the economy. Listen to his take on COVID-19 and advice for getting through this pandemic. covid-19, small business, kingston, tourism, politics, ygk no full 2 7fbabf51-b33d-44fd-90f0-d4492ea6ca2b In our first episode, we are joined by Dr. Kieran Moore, the Chief Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, to get the inside scoop on COVID-19 and how it has been affecting the lives of Canadians. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:25:13 +0000 mark@markgerretsen.ca (Dr. Kieran Moore) https://in-the-loop-with-mark-gerretsen.simplecast.com/episodes/covid-19-what-does-the-future-hold-rTj1QYHt COVID-19: What Does the Future Hold? Dr. Kieran Moore 00:20:42 In our first episode, we are joined by Dr. Kieran Moore, the Chief Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, to get the inside scoop on COVID-19 and how it has been affecting the lives of Canadians. In our first episode, we are joined by Dr. Kieran Moore, the Chief Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, to get the inside scoop on COVID-19 and how it has been affecting the lives of Canadians. covid-19, pandemic, canadian politics, kingston, mark gerretsen, covid, ygk no full 1