US EditionEx-mayor Gregor Robertson gets second shot at housing crisis in Carney’s cabinet
- On May 13, 2025, former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson was officially appointed to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet as the federal minister responsible for housing and infrastructure.
- Robertson's appointment follows a prolonged housing crisis in British Columbia, with criticism and support reflecting his mixed mayoral record from 2008 to 2018.
- Supporters highlight Robertson's local and provincial experience and his role in shaping Carney's housing policy, while critics note rising housing prices and flawed past policies.
- Data shows average home prices in Metro Vancouver rose 179 percent during Robertson's mayoralty, and Carney stated Robertson brings 'the type of experience' needed for housing solutions.
- Robertson will lead a national housing plan with $35 billion in financing aiming to double residential construction, signaling a renewed federal effort to address housing affordability.
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The Hamilton Spectator
New housing minister says he lacked tools to tackle homelessness as Vancouver mayor
OTTAWA - Canada's new housing minister says he didn't have the tools he needed to address housing affordability issues when he was mayor of Vancouver — the country's most expensive housing market.
Ex-mayor Gregor Robertson gets second shot at housing crisis in Carney’s cabinet
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Gregor Robertson brings “the type of experience” needed to help tackle Canada’s housing crisis after a decade as the mayor of Vancouver – a period that coincided with sharp increases in the city’s home prices.
Carney government’s housing plan poses major risks to taxpayers
From the Fraser Institute By Jake Fuss and Austin Thompson A trade war, Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty, and global economic volatility loomed large in the recent federal election. Yet many voters remained focused on an issue much closer to home: housing affordability. In 2023, under Justin Trudeau, Canada added a record high 1.2 million new residents—more than double the previous record in 2019—and another 951,000 new residents last yea…
Globe Newswire
Statement from TRREB on the Appointment of GTA Representatives and New Minister of Housing in Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet
TORONTO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and his newly appointed...
St Catharines Standard
The RecordFormer Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson’s selection as housing minister raises questions for Carney
Expect some to raise questions about Carney's housing pick, after he took out Toronto's Nate Erskine-Smith in favour of rookie MP and former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who was a star candidate for the Liberals in B.C. There hasn't been…
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