FORMER Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson announced on Sunday that he “has accepted Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to run as the Liberal candidate in the riding of
Vancouver Fraserview–South Burnaby in the upcoming federal election.”

Robertson, a former NDP MLA, has been leading climate action on the world stage — working with the United Nations, governments, regional coalitions, and 13,000+ cities around the world as Special Envoy for Cities in CHAMP and as Global Ambassador for the Global Covenant of Mayors.

Carney said: “Canadians are ready for change, and with proven community leaders like Gregor Robertson stepping up to join our Liberal team, we will deliver a real plan to build the fastest-growing economy in the G7 and stand strong against President Trump’s tariffs. As Mayor of Vancouver he put the city at the forefront of growth and innovation. Now he’s ready to help build a stronger Canada — and I’m grateful that he’s stepping up to serve and meet this moment.”

Harjit Sajjan, who had announced in January that he was not seeking re-election, said: “Gregor knows our community — its strengths, its struggles, and what’s at stake. He’s led one of Canada’s biggest cities through complex crises, built record numbers of affordable housing, and championed the voices of local communities – like ours – into national decisions on housing, transit, jobs, and safety. He brings unmatched experience and integrity needed to represent our riding with strength and clarity and I’m proud to support Gregor, who’s ready to fight for the people of Vancouver Fraserview–South Burnaby.”