1.David Thomson & family
And the richest man in Canada is David Thomson.
Net worth: $24 billion
Source: Media
Chairman of Thomson Reuters, David Thomson is also part owner of the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets.
The media and publishing business is in its third generation and makes about 70% of the family business. Thomson Reuters is run via private holding company Woodbridge, which holds 55% of the company.
Thomson’s brother, David, is he the co-chair of Woodbridge.
They are the richest men in Canada!