We have some pretty successful and wealthy people living in Canada. Of the top 10, two happen to live in the 604, according to a list released by Canadian Business!
Can you guess who they are?
You might not be surprised that Jimmy Pattison is one of them. Pattison is the head of the Jim Pattison Group, this 84 year old is worth about $6.14 billion, which is an increase by 7.09% from last year. His fortune is thanks to his various billboards, signs, radio and TV broadcasting, automobile dealerships, magazine distribution and various other things! His most recent projectt includes the $300-million Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
The second person is.. Chip Wilson! Founder of Lululemon Athletica Ltd. back in 1998. Wilson sits overall on the list at number 10, but has rose significantly which his standing being 49th two years ago, to 15 last year and ranked 10 this year. Over this past year alone, he made $600 million! Where does he spend it? He recently spent $1.5 million to keep the Laughter sculptures in English Bay. As well, Wilson is in the process of building his $37 million dream house in Point Grey!
According to Canada’s annual “rich list” of the 100 individuals who made the cut, 86% grew their wealth while 14% unfortunately declined. BC is home to 12 of the top 100, while Ontario is home to 39, and Quebec home to 17 of the richest Canadians!
