Gregor Robertson's Biographical Information

• Date of Birth 1965
• Place of Birth North Vancouver, British Columbia
• Education Bachelor of Arts - English & Biology, Colorado College
  
• OccupationSocial Worker
• • worked as a farmer in New Zealand & Canada
  • co-founded Happy Planet
    • was named one of Canada's top 40 under 40
  •  Elected to the BC Legislature (2005) Vancouver-Fairview Riding
  • announced intention to run for Mayor of Vancouver in 2008
    • nominated by Vision Vancouver party

Recent News Stories

Raymond Louie waits while Gregor Robertson stays mayor - Straight.com

Straight.com Raymond Louie waits while Gregor Robertson stays mayor Straight.com Robertson's name has been floated among the potential successors to Adrian Dix, the Vancouver-Kingsway MLA who failed to lead the B.C. NDP to victory in the recent provincial election. However, Robertson has dismissed such talk. CKNW reported on May ... Vancouver's grand connectivity planGlobe and Mail City of Vancouver unveils 'quick start' solutions to engage citizens 024 Hours Vancouver Vancouver aims to get citizens more involved with city hallThe Province MetroNews Canada -Beacon News (blog) -Vancouver Sun all 9 news articles »  View More...

Pete McMartin: Gregor Robertson and Rob Ford — a tale of two itineraries - Vancouver Sun

Vancouver Sun Pete McMartin: Gregor Robertson and Rob Ford — a tale of two itineraries Vancouver Sun Vancouver and Toronto are two cities increasingly in contrast. Nothing better embodies this than the personal itineraries — recently obtained by The Sun — of their iconic mayors, Gregor Robertson and Rob Ford. Compare: • Today's Itinerary: Vancouver ... and more »  View More...

Letter of the Week: Gregor Robertson, Vision are behave like city dictators - The Province (blog)

Letter of the Week: Gregor Robertson, Vision are behave like city dictators The Province (blog) That Vancouver city manager Penny Ballem refused to give details to certain councillors on how city hall is spending public money, stating we must “trust staff” is almost unbelievable. Since then it has become clear that Mayor Gregor Robertson and ... and more »  View More...

Cities need to rein in spending, says report - CBC.ca

CBC.ca Cities need to rein in spending, says report CBC.ca But Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson was quick to dismiss any suggestion that city spending was out of control. “Our fiscal record over the past five years is one of the best in Canada, and hysterical claims by the CFIB have no basis in reality,” said ... Don't shoot the messenger on city spendingVancouver Sun Big City Mayors meet in Vancouver, sans FordCKNW News Talk 980 Civic politicians to show off Vancouver24 Hours Vancouver The Telegram -Calgary Herald all 76 news articles »  View More...

Barbara Yaffe: Mayor Gregor 'Happy Planet' Robertson's aspirations for ... - Edmonton Journal

Barbara Yaffe: Mayor Gregor 'Happy Planet' Robertson's aspirations for ... Edmonton Journal Gregor Robertson's wants Vancouver to become a high-tech oasis; by 2020, the greenest and cleanest most sustainable patch of urbanity in the world. It's a vision that would position Canada's third largest metropolis on a 'Happy Planet', which ...  View More...

DNA evidence leads to man's conviction in Vancouver home invasion - The Province

DNA evidence leads to man's conviction in Vancouver home invasion The Province Navas-Rivas, the brother of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson's former foster son Jinagh Navas Rivas was found guilty solely on the DNA evidence linking him to the crime scene. Jinagh received a four-year jail term for drug and weapons offences in a ...  View More...

Voting Record and Financial Activity

Please login to view political activity and campaign finances

Email: Password:

Login with Facebook Don't have an account? No Problem! Click the button below to login with your Facebook Account

Social Media Updates

User Comments for Gregor Robertson