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richest people in canada

Quebec isn't just home to stunning landscapes, world-class ski resorts, and historic cities. It's also been the backdrop for some pretty spectacular celebrity real estate deals. Over the years, a surprising number of famous faces have been drawn to the province's mix of natural beauty, privacy, and European charm, picking up multi-million-dollar properties to call their own.

Some of these homes are exactly what you'd expect from A-list buyers: sprawling estates with private lakes, luxurious ski-in chalets, and waterfront mansions tucked away from prying eyes. Others are a little more unexpected, offering a glimpse into how celebrities really live when the cameras are off. And while not every property is still in the hands of its star owner, the stories behind these purchases are just as intriguing as the homes themselves.

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Quebec may be known for its rich culture, but some Quebecers take "rich" to another level, ranking among the wealthiest people on Earth.

While some businesses in the province have struggled in recent years, either shutting down or filing for bankruptcy, others are thriving. In fact, 28 Quebec-based companies recently made Forbes’ 2025 list of Canada's best employers, proving that there's still plenty of money being made.

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Canada is home to a surprising number of billionaires, and they've made their fortunes in everything from media and e-commerce to convenience stores and... cheese. (Yes, you read that right.)

From media moguls and cryptocurrency pioneers to the masterminds behind popular retail brands and convenience store empires, the country's richest people represent a wide range of wealth sources — and they've raked in billions along the way.

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While Canada is rich in culture, history and tradition, it appears as if it's rich with, well… money, too. The wealthiest cities in the world were recently ranked and turns out Canada's got money, honey.

Henley & Partners, an investment migration consultancy, dropped its annual ranking of the Wealthiest Cities in the World for 2024, and two Canadian destinations managed to make the cut.

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It's no secret that Canada boasts an impressive lineup of talent made up of actors, singers, tech gurus and business moguls, all of whom are worth a lot, and we mean a lot.

Although the wealthiest people in Canada live primarily under the radar, such as the families behind massive companies including Saputo, Couche-Tard and Jean-Coutu, all of which are based right here in Quebec, the true north is home to countless celebrities who have made a fortune from being the top names in their respective industries.

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Three familiar, multi-billion-dollar faces made Forbes' 2023 ranking of the richest people in the world. Mainstays Alain Bouchard, founder of Alimentation Couche-Tard, Emanuele (Lino) Saputo, erstwhile chair of the Saputo dairy company, and Jean Coutu, of Jean Coutu, were the only Quebec residents to crack the top 1,000 in the list of humans with the highest net worth.

With an estimated net worth of US$6,000,000,000 as of April 4, 2023, 74-year-old Bouchard ranked seventh in Canada and 425th globally. Saputo, 86, (estimated net worth: $4.9 billion) ranked 12th and 552nd, respectively. 95-year-old Coutu's estimated $3 billion net worth made him the 23rd wealthiest Canadian and the 982nd wealthiest person on the planet.

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Two Quebec residents, Alain Bouchard and Emanuele Saputo, are among the top 20 richest people in Canada and the top thousand in the world, according to Forbes' 2022 ranking of the planet's wealthiest living inhabitants, first published in April.

Alimentation Couche Tard founder, now 73-year-old Alain Bouchard came out on top in Quebec with what Forbes estimated was a net worth of US$5 billion as of April 2022. His net worth reached US$5.9 billion in September.

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