Gregor Robertson
CanadapoliticianMaleb. 19644.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Gregor Robertson is a Canadian politician who served as the 39th mayor of Vancouver from 2008 to 2018. He is a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party and is known for his progressive policies, particularly in areas such as sustainability and housing. During his tenure, he advocated for green initiatives and urban development, while also addressing the challenges of affordable housing in Vancouver. Robertson gained national attention for his outspoken opposition to Donald Trump, particularly regarding the branding of properties associated with Trump in Vancouver, which he criticized as detrimental to the city's image.
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Gregor Robertson is the Housing Minister who has not been successful in his portfolio.
After a breakneck year, can Carney reset for what’s next?Canada· 2026-06-21
Gregor Robertson is the longest-serving mayor of Vancouver and ran for the Liberals in the 2025 election.
Carney’s deputy chief of staff considering run for office, sources sayCanada· 2026-05-29
Gregor Robertson opposed the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion in 2016 when he was Vancouver mayor.
Steven Guilbeault expected to quit Liberal caucus as early as Wednesday, sources sayCanada· 2026-05-27
Prime Minister Mark Carney tours an affordable housing rental building with Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson in Vancouver.
Canada’s housing market has frayed our social fabric. How did this happen?Canada· 2026-02-28
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, who is from B.C., will also be in Tumbler Ridge.
Emotional Carney says nation mourns with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after deadly school shootingCanada· 2026-02-11
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will be part of the delegation in B.C.
Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations to discuss resource projectsCanada· 2026-01-12
Gregor Robertson is the Housing Minister who expressed optimism about affordable housing investments.
How to head off the next housing crisisCanada· 2025-12-06
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson expressed a similar view, saying what has been announced to date is an 'initial' investment.
Ottawa’s spending on housing set to drop by more than 50% over next three years, PBO saysCanada· 2025-12-03Gregor Robertson is the Housing Minister attending the Assembly of First Nations gathering.
Carney to address AFN amid criticism over major projects, Indigenous consultationCanada· 2025-12-02
Gregor Robertson was Vancouver's mayor when he created the Arbutus 'Greenway'.
Vancouver must go wild – for the good of us allCanada· 2025-11-30
Mr. Robertson is now trying to play peacemaker within caucus and tone down tensions.
Some Liberal MPs question sustainability of Alberta energy deal touted by CarneyCanada· 2025-11-27
Gregor Robertson, the Housing Minister and former Vancouver mayor, referenced Mr. Carney’s past comments.
Carney briefs cabinet on Alberta energy deal to be unveiled ThursdayCanada· 2025-11-26
Gregor Robertson is the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure who attended a major projects announcement with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
As pipeline politics begin anew, Ottawa must fast-track the courtsCanada· 2025-11-24
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson was also present at the meeting.
B.C. won’t run ads targeting U.S. homeowners after Ontario backlashCanada· 2025-11-03
Gregor Robertson is the federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister who is criticized for his views on home prices and supply.
The magic math of Liberal home economicsCanada· 2025-10-27
Gregor Robertson was present during the committee meeting discussing BC Ferries.
Freeland called to testify again on BC Ferries deal after e-mails show Transport knew in advanceCanada· 2025-09-18
Gregor Robertson testified before the Commons transport committee regarding the BC Ferries purchase.
BC Ferries deal raised with Transport Canada weeks before Freeland’s criticism, e-mails showCanada· 2025-09-18
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson had loaned BC Ferries $1-billion for the ferries and related infrastructure.
Liberals face fresh questions over $1-billion loan to BC FerriesCanada· 2025-09-16
Gregor Robertson is the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and was involved in the discussions about the CIB loan.
Liberal staffers strategized over $1-billion loan for Chinese ferries while Freeland dismissed federal connectionCanada· 2025-09-15
He will also be accompanied by Housing Minister Gregor Robertson.
Carney to launch Build Canada Homes agency, announce initial public land development locationsCanada· 2025-09-14Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson is scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday in Edmonton.
Poilievre calls for broader tax cuts to ease housing crisisCanada· 2025-09-09
Gregor Robertson is the Housing Minister of Canada mentioned in the context of foreign investment rules.
With new condo market in a slump, debate rages over investors and foreign buyersCanada· 2025-08-31
Federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson met with Mayor Olivia Chow to discuss housing funding.
Toronto to allow larger apartment buildings around some transit stationsCanada· 2025-08-30
Gregor Robertson is a former mayor of Vancouver mentioned in the context of past political practices.
Vancouver ethics watchdog criticizes Mayor Ken Sim’s party’s secret meetingsCanada· 2025-08-26
Mr. Robertson, who left after the hour-long meeting at city hall without addressing reporters, has previously called the city’s decision to only allow sixplexes in certain wards 'disappointing.'
No sign of housing deal after Housing Minister meets with Toronto mayorCanada· 2025-08-22
Pierre Poilievre called on Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson to cancel the loan.
Poilievre urges Ottawa to cancel BC Ferries loan in response to Chinese canola tariffsCanada· 2025-08-13Gregor Robertson was also called upon by major B.C. developers to relax the foreign buyer ban.
Ottawa faces growing pressure to loosen foreign homebuying banCanada· 2025-08-07Gregor Robertson is mentioned as the Housing Minister who received a letter from major builders in B.C.
B.C. Insider: Major builders ask government to ease restrictions on foreign housing investmentCanada· 2025-08-05
Gregor Robertson emphasized the urgent need for BC Ferries to upgrade its fleet.
Infrastructure bank CEO defends $1-billion loan to BC Ferries for Chinese boatsCanada· 2025-08-02
Gregor Robertson is the Housing Minister committed to launching Build Canada Homes to support prefab housing.
The Liberals are betting prefab homes will help boost supply. But who will want to live in them?Canada· 2025-08-01
