The Honourable
Gregor Robertson
Liberal · Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby, BC
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Biography
Gregor Angus Bethune Robertson is a Canadian businessman and politician, who has served as the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure since 2025. He served as the 39th mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, from 2008 to 2018. As the longest consecutive serving mayor in Vancouver's history, Robertson and his team led the creation and implementation of the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan and spearheaded the city's first comprehensive Economic Action Strategy. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1965-09-18, North Vancouverencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- entrepreneur, farmer, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialGregor Robertson27,117Avi NayyarRunner-up · Conservative18,500Difference 8,617 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Vancouver Fraserview--South Burnaby.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Education
- Carson Graham Secondary SchoolDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Colorado CollegeDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
Government roles
- Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development CanadaHousing, Infrastructure and Communitiesofficial
In their own words
701 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, we have a plan to deliver affordable housing. We are seeing it work, with 23 consecutive months of average rents going down across Canada, so families like the member opposite mentioned are saving money on their rent. They are also able to save money on the purchase…Oral Questions — The Economy · 2026-09-24
Where they stand
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A stored score on 6 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts repeat support for climate resilience and transitioning towards net zero.
Investments will be aimed at developing complete, livable and inclusive communities that support jobs, economic productivity, environmental sustainability and enhance the quality of life in a way that really reflects the strategic long-term objectives of building climate resilience; supporting communities transitioning towards net zero, being energy efficient and clean; and helps communities identify their public infrastructure needs.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Excerpts repeatedly promote zero-emissions wind projects and renewable electricity while avoiding carbon emissions.
The Mersey River wind farm is expected to supply nearly 150 megawatts of zero-emissions electricity, capable of powering more than 50,000 homes while catalyzing over $500 million in private investment in the region. It represents the first renewable-to-retail licence in Nova Scotia. It will allow Nova Scotians to buy renewable electricity directly from the developer, giving them a choice. The Mersey River wind farm is expected to avoid approximately 220,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. This is the equivalent of about 1.Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
Excerpts repeat respect for provincial and local jurisdiction in partnership.
Chair, it is an issue of B.C. jurisdiction, and in Canada, we respect jurisdiction among federal, provincial, territorial, local and indigenous governments. We work in partnership, but this is the B.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Lower taxes and tighter spending
The other end of this axis: Higher taxes and public spending
Excerpts repeat calls for GST cuts and income tax breaks.
On the issue of affordability and affordable housing, first, I am very proud to be part of a government that is committed to cutting taxes from day one here in the House. I am also looking forward to pursuing the most ambitious affordable housing plan in the history of Canada, delivering a GST cut to first-time homebuyers and ensuring we bring the development costs down in—Source of that line
Public safety
Prevention and restraint
The other end of this axis: Enforcement and sentencing
Excerpt notes supportive housing reduces jail time and justice system costs.
We had people who were spending a lot of time in hospitals and emergency rooms or in jail within the justice system. The cost of all that has been reduced. Those people are rebuilding their lives with great success.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Excerpts repeat theme of being own best customer with Canadian materials amid US trade issues.
With the trade tensions hitting our industries such as steel and softwood, we have to be our own best customer. Mass timber, as an example, has tremendous potential for supporting greater densification.Source of that line
8 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- DefenceNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- HealthNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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