Gregor Robertson (politician)
His Worship Gregor Robertson | |
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| 39th Mayor of Vancouver | |
| In office December 8, 2008 – November 5, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Kennedy Stewart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregor Angus Bethune Robertson September 18, 1964 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Vision Vancouver |
| Other political affiliations | New Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | [2] |
| Residence | Vancouver, British Columbia |
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Gregor Angus Bethune Robertson (born September 18, 1964) is a Canadian politician and businessman. He was the 39th mayor of Vancouver. He was elected on November 15, 2008.[3]
He has attended both Colorado College and the University of British Columbia. He has a Bachelor of Arts in both English and Biology.[4] Before becoming a politician, Robertson founded the Happy Planet juice company with Randal Ius and used to grow produce on his farm.[5]
Robertson started his political career as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party representing Vancouver-Fairview.[6] He resigned from LA on July 15, 2008 after becoming the nominee and mayoral candidate for Vision Vancouver in June 2008.[7]
On November 15, 2008, Robertson was elected mayor by a solid margin and took office on December 8. During his time in office, Robertson oversaw the 2010 Winter Olympics and made Vancouver become the fastest-growing metropolitan economy in Canada.[8][9]
In 2011, Robertson ran for re-election and won a landslide victory with all of Vision Vancouver candidates winning seats.[10] He was once again re-elected in 2014.[11] In January 2018, he announced that he would not seek a fourth term in the next election.[12]
On March 23, 2025, Robertson announced that he was returning to politics and was running in the Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby district as the candidate for the federal Liberal party in the 2025 Canadian federal election.[13]
References
- ↑ "Gregor Robertson, mayor of Vancouver, and wife to separate". CBC News. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "'We've been suppressing our rage for decades': How the Atlanta killings — then the backlash to her own wedding — moved Eileen Park to speak out against racism". Toronto Star. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "'Change' Wins in Vancouver". The Tyee. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Juice-maker, MLA, mayor: The life and times of Gregor Robertson". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson an ambitious dreamer". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Gregor Robertson: Pursuit of Happiness". BC Business. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "NDP MLA resigning seat to run for Vancouver mayor". CBC News. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Robertson is Vancouver's Olympics mayor". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Vancouver to have fastest growing economy in Canada this year: report". Global News. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Robertson leads Vision sweep". The Province. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Gregor Robertson re-elected mayor of Vancouver". CBC News. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson announces he won't seek re-election". Global News. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Former Vancouver mayor to run for Liberals in upcoming federal election". CBC News. Retrieved April 6, 2025.