Pete Fry reaches out to BC Conservative MLAs before Nov. 2 swearing-in
Vancouver's mayor-elect says housing, shelter spaces and health care are his top priorities for the new provincial government, and he has already contacted the incoming MLAs for four Vancouver ridings.
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Vancouver mayor-elect Pete Fry has already contacted the incoming BC Conservative MLAs for four Vancouver ridings and premier-designate Lorne Doerkson, ahead of his November 2 swearing-in, CTV News reported on October 27, 2026.
CTV News reports that Fry named housing, increasing the number of shelter spaces, and health care as his three main priorities for the new provincial relationship. Fry told CTV News he had met Doerkson about a month before the election and they joked at the time that they might soon be in opposite positions. "And so, here we are," Fry said.
Housing is the shared ground Fry is counting on
CTV News reports that Fry pointed to his eight years as Vancouver's representative to the Union of BC Municipalities as the basis for relationships he has already built with senior Conservative MLAs. CTV News reports Fry said he wants the two governments to start the relationship well and that Doerkson's post-election speech sent a signal of interest in prosperity and investment for British Columbia. "I want to make sure that we get off on the best possible foot," he told CTV News.
CTV News describes the incoming council Fry will lead as left-leaning, and reports that Fry acknowledged there will be challenges but said he is confident the provincial government will be supportive. "I'm thoughtful and positive that I think it's going to go great," he said.
Outgoing mayor weighs in
Outgoing mayor Ken Sim, when asked how Fry should approach the provincial relationship, told CTV News: "I hope they do stick up for Vancouver if there's something that Victoria's doing that doesn't make sense for Vancouver."
Fry won the October 17 mayoral election, defeating Sim and becoming the city's first Green Party mayor. The new City Council will be sworn in on November 2, 2026.
Housing was a central pledge in Fry's campaign, including pre-approved building designs and partnerships to keep existing affordable units. From November 2, voche.me will track whether those pledges become decisions. Visit Pete Fry's candidate page to see his full list of promises and follow along as they are updated.
Questions this story answers
When does Pete Fry become mayor of Vancouver?
Pete Fry and the new Vancouver City Council will be sworn in on November 2, 2026, according to CTV News. Fry won the October 17 mayoral election, defeating incumbent Ken Sim. He will be the city's first Green Party mayor.
What are Pete Fry's priorities for the BC provincial government?
CTV News reports that Fry named housing, increasing the number of shelter spaces, and health care as his main priorities for the working relationship with the incoming BC Conservative government. These align with several of his campaign pledges on housing. You can track his housing promises at his candidate page.
Did Pete Fry contact the new BC Conservative government before taking office?
Yes. CTV News reported on October 27, 2026 that Fry had already contacted the incoming Conservative MLAs for four Vancouver ridings, as well as premier-designate Lorne Doerkson, ahead of his November 2 swearing-in.
What did Pete Fry say about premier-designate Lorne Doerkson?
CTV News reports that Fry met Doerkson about a month before the election, when they joked they might soon be in opposite positions. Fry told CTV News he wants the two governments to start the relationship well. He described himself as thoughtful and positive about how it will go.
What experience does Pete Fry have working with provincial officials?
CTV News reports that Fry served for eight years as Vancouver's representative to the Union of BC Municipalities, which he says helped him build working relationships with senior Conservative MLAs before they formed government.
What did Ken Sim say about Pete Fry working with the province?
CTV News reports that outgoing mayor Ken Sim, when asked how Fry should approach the relationship, said: "I hope they do stick up for Vancouver if there's something that Victoria's doing that doesn't make sense for Vancouver."
What housing promises did Pete Fry make during the campaign?
During the campaign, Fry's platform committed to pre-approved housing designs including prefabricated options, partnerships to retain existing affordable housing, and other housing measures. You can read his full list of pledges and track which ones he follows through on at his candidate page on this site.
What can I do next as a Vancouver voter?
The new council, including Mayor-elect Fry, is sworn in on November 2, 2026. From that day forward, voche.me will track every promise Fry and the new councillors made during the campaign, noting when each one is kept, changed, or voted against. Visit Pete Fry's candidate page to see his pledges.
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