Robertson, who holds a PhD in Physics from UBC and works as a clinical instructor with the UBC Faculty of Medicine and at BC Cancer, said his top priority is housing growth that works for residents already living in North Vancouver. According to the news release, one in five City of North Vancouver households is underhoused.
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Robertson lives with his spouse, young children, and retired mother in his childhood home, and says he experiences the housing crunch firsthand.
“Many North Vancouverites worry there can’t be a future here for them or their loved ones,” he said. “Recent growth hasn’t produced the right homes for people who want to stay in our community when their housing needs change — whether that’s a parent looking to downsize near their kids, a young couple who can’t find an affordable family home, renters displaced by development, or young adults who can’t afford to stay in the city they grew up in. That’s what I’m running to change.”
Robertson, who serves as president of the BC Association of Medical Physicists, said his scientific background has prepared him for the complexity of the housing file.
“I know what it looks like to sit with a hard problem, look at the data, listen to stakeholders, and not leave until you have a real answer,” he said. “Our housing challenges deserve that same dedication — they’re real, complex, and need leaders with the courage to solve them.”
According to the news release, Robertson also distinguishes between supporting new development and ensuring that development meets the needs of existing residents. “To me, being pro-housing doesn’t mean just saying yes to developments,” he said. “It means being willing to make impactful changes to how we grow so that the housing we build actually matches the needs and incomes of our households.”
Robertson said younger residents and working families are underrepresented in municipal decision-making, and cited that gap as a central reason for his run.
“As a working parent, I know first-hand how hard it can be to show up to community consultation and ensure your voice is heard alongside others who typically have more free time and housing security,” he said. “Younger residents need a voice at the table and I know how to turn that perspective into better decisions and outcomes for everyone.”
