Rory Nisan
Candidate for Mayor of Burlington — Election day Monday, October 26, 2026
Rory Nisan is a Burlington native who has served as Ward 3 councillor since 2018, and is a candidate for Mayor of Burlington in the 2026 municipal election.
Before municipal politics
Before entering municipal politics, Nisan worked as a Canadian foreign service officer, negotiating human-rights resolutions at the United Nations and leading strategic communications at Canada's NATO delegation.
Community and sector leadership
Nisan chairs the Ontario Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Conservation Halton Foundation.
Career & public-service timeline
2018
Ward 3 councillor
Elected Burlington's Ward 3 councillor in 2018; has served in the role since.
2026
Candidate for Mayor of Burlington
Contesting the Burlington mayoral election on October 26, 2026.
Stated campaign priorities
The following are stated campaign commitments made by the candidate. They are presented as campaign promises, not as completed municipal achievements.
Fiscal responsibility and affordability
Focuses on fiscal responsibility, affordability and quality of life, including a proposed spending audit and limiting property-tax increases to inflation.
Local jobs
Supports local jobs in Burlington.
Public safety and value for residents
Strengthening public safety and ensuring municipal spending delivers value for residents.