Colin Robertson (born November 27, 1954) is a Canadian former diplomat and a commentator on international affairs specializing in Canada-United States relations.
[3] He served as Consul General in Los Angeles from 2000-2004[4] where he was responsible for the American Southwest was appointed as the first head of the Advocacy Secretary and Minister at the Canadian Embassy in Washington.
[3] In his final assignment, Robertson directed a project at Carleton University's Centre for Trade Policy and Law with the support of the federal and provincial governments as well as the private sector on Canada-US Engagement.
[5] Robertson is currently a senior strategic advisor for McKenna, Long and Aldridge LLP where he focuses his practice on U.S.–Canada government relations and advising clients on policy issues that involve perspectives from both sides of the border.
[27] Robertson was given the "Hot Potato Award" for helping to increase collaboration between U.S. and Canada organizations and stakeholders at the 2012 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit.