Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson named federal housing minister

Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson named federal housing minister

After a few years away from politics, former Mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson is now returning in full force. As Monika Gul reports, the newly elected MP has been named to a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet.

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