Braeden Caley

Braeden Caley is a Canadian political strategist and politician who has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for North Vancouver—Capilano since winning a 2026 by-election. A member of the Liberal Party, he previously served as deputy chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney and as president and chief executive officer of the public-policy think tank Canada 2020.

Early life and education Caley was born and raised in Richmond, British Columbia. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of British Columbia and an executive certificate in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. In 2016, he was named to BC Businesss Top 30 Under 30.

He subsequently served as director of policy and communications for Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson. In February 2016, he left the mayor's office to become senior director of communications for the Liberal Party of Canada. Caley worked in senior roles on the Liberal campaigns led by Justin Trudeau in the 2015, 2019 and 2021 federal elections. During the twilight of Trudeau’s leadership, he along side Gerald Butts privately advocated for leadership race instead of allowing the caucus to select the new leader. Following Carney's appointment as prime minister in March 2025, Caley became a deputy chief of staff in the Prime Minister's Office.

Federal politics In May 2026, it was reported that Caley was considering seeking the Liberal nomination in North Vancouver—Capilano, where a vacancy was expected following the departure of Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson. Wilkinson subsequently resigned from the House of Commons after being appointed Canada's ambassador to the European Union.

Caley resigned as Carney's deputy chief of staff in July 2026 to seek the Liberal nomination.

During the campaign, housing affordability, the cost of living, transportation and infrastructure were among the major local issues. Caley emphasized housing and infrastructure investment, economic development and affordability.

Electoral history