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Ken Sim

Ken Sim is a Canadian politician and businessman who has served as the 41st mayor of Vancouver since 2022.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ken Sim is a Canadian politician and businessman who has served as the 41st mayor of Vancouver since 2022. He is the first Chinese Canadian to be elected mayor of Vancouver and was elected under the ABC Vancouver banner.

Early life and education

Ken Sim was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. Public sources identify him as a Vancouver-born Canadian with business experience before entering municipal politics.

Business career

Before becoming mayor, Sim co-founded Nurse Next Door and Rosemary Rocksalt. Sources also describe him as having worked as an accountant and investment banker.

Political career

Sim first ran for mayor in 2018 and later helped found ABC Vancouver after leaving the Non-Partisan Association in 2020. He was elected mayor in 2022 and took office in November that year.

Mayor of Vancouver

As mayor, Sim has focused publicly on issues such as public safety, affordability, and city services. He has also become a prominent figure in Vancouver municipal politics through ABC Vancouver's council majority.

Key facts

  • Ken Sim was born in Vancouver on October 18, 1970.
  • He was elected mayor of Vancouver in the 2022 municipal election.
  • Sim ran as the mayoral candidate for ABC Vancouver, a municipal political party.
  • He is the first Chinese Canadian mayor of Vancouver.
  • Before entering politics, he co-founded the companies Nurse Next Door and Rosemary Rocksalt.
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Canadian context

Ken Sim is a major figure in Vancouver and British Columbia municipal politics, making him directly relevant to Canadian readers, especially those following local government, urban policy, and civic elections.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ken Sim?
Ken Sim is the mayor of Vancouver and a Canadian businessman and politician.
When was Ken Sim born?
He was born on October 18, 1970, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
What is Ken Sim known for?
He is known for being Vancouver’s 41st mayor and the first Chinese Canadian elected to the office.
What party is Ken Sim associated with?
He was elected under the ABC Vancouver party banner.
What businesses did Ken Sim help found?
He co-founded Nurse Next Door and Rosemary Rocksalt.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Sim
    Supports: Birth date and place, office held, first Chinese Canadian mayor claim, 2022 election details.
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ken-sim
    Supports: Biography, business background, 2018 and 2022 elections, mayoral tenure, first Chinese Canadian mayor claim.
  3. City of Vancouver — https://vancouver.ca/your-government/mayor-ken-sim.aspx
    Supports: Current mayoral office and city contact page.
  4. ABC Vancouver — https://abcvancouver.ca/team/ken/
    Supports: Political affiliation, business background, Vancouver-born biography, community involvement.
  5. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sim-elected-vancouver-mayor-1.6610541
    Supports: 2022 election win, platform emphasis, first Chinese Canadian mayor claim.