Rob Nijjar
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Private Vehicles & Parking
ABC promises
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will eliminate parking fees at the Jericho and Spanish Banks beaches, and at all community centres, to make it more affordable for Vancouverites to visit places that bring us together."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will work towards a universal parking app so Vancouverites can find, pay for and extend parking anywhere in Vancouver."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Culture & Events
Monuments and Landmarks
ABC promise
"We will create a landmark celebrating the contributions of Vancouver’s Punjabi and South Asian communities and their lasting impact on South Vancouver and the city."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Local Government, Planning, & Democracy
Good Governance
ABC promise
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Public Safety & Policing
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Schools & Public Education
After-School Programs
ABC promise
"We will work with the School Board, Park Board, and community partners to expand after-school programs that give children safe, enriching and affordable options outside traditional school hours."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Childcare
ABC promises
"Under ABC Vancouver, the City has already opened more than 2,000 new childcare spaces. We will build on this progress through continued partnerships with the Province, School Board, Park Board, non-profits, and private providers to create more spaces in the neighbourhoods where families live and work."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will explore and pilot new ways to attract and retain early-childhood educators through co-locating childcare facilities with affordable housing initiatives in key areas of the city"
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Neurodivergent Students & Support
ABC promise
"Vancouver taxpayers contribute significant school tax revenue to the Province. We will hold the Province accountable to ensure Vancouver receives its fair share of funding, and advocate for those funds to be allocated towards:
- More classroom resources and support staff to improve learning environments and ensure teachers and students have the tools they need.
- More individualized student support including educational assistants, specialized staff, and targeted resources for diverse learners."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Biography
Rob brings governing experience to his role as a candidate, having previously served as an MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway, as an executive assistant to a Vancouver MP, and as assistant to the Leader of the Official Opposition of BC. Rob now works as Executive Director of the Sunset on Fraser Business Association and runs a business development firm, helping organizations with restructuring, board management, and financial planning.
Rob has extensive experience working with both public and private sector organizations. In these roles, he has held responsibilities for community outreach, board oversight, and large-scale budget management. These skills will translate well into Rob’s role as a Vancouver School Board trustee if elected.
As an elected official, Rob was co-chair of the Legislative Standing Committee for Education, Chair of the Education Committee on Youth Employment, and the Chair of the Government Caucus Committee on the Economy.
Outside of his professional work, Rob has served on the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal of BC, the Vancouver Planning Commission, BC Transplant Society Community Outreach, Rotary Club of Vancouver East, Rotary Club of Vancouver Fraserview, Coach of West Vancouver Women’s Field Hockey Team, and the Disciplinary Chair of the Vancouver Men’s Field Hockey League.
Rob is a born and raised Vancouverite and a single father, having brought up his daughter in the public school system.
Rob is running because he believes every student deserves a safe, supportive, and high-quality education. As a lifelong Vancouver resident, parent, and longtime community leader, Rob brings firsthand experience with the public education system and a commitment to ensuring schools are focused on student success, supporting educators, and serving families across Vancouver.
Rob holds a Bachelor in General Studies and an MBA. Through decades of work and volunteerism, Rob was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubliee Medal in 2002 and the King Charles Coronation Medal in 2023.
