Top 10 Richest People in Canada | Updated List 2025
As of April 2025, here are the top 10 richest individuals in Canada, along with their estimated net worths and primary sources of wealth:
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🇨🇦 Top 10 Richest Canadians in 2025
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (USD) | Source of Wealth |
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| 1 | Changpeng Zhao | $62.9 billion | Cryptocurrency (Founder & CEO of Binance) |
| 2 | Sherry Brydson | $16.7 billion | Media & Investments (Thomson family holdings) |
| 3 | David Cheriton | $14.3 billion | Technology (Early Google investor, Arista Networks) |
| 4 | Joseph Tsai | $12.1 billion | E-commerce (Co-founder of Alibaba Group) |
| 5 | Jim Pattison | $11.4 billion | Conglomerate (The Jim Pattison Group) |
| 6 | David Thomson & Family | $10.2 billion | Media (Chairman of Thomson Reuters) |
| 7 | Taylor Thomson | $10.2 billion | Media & Investments (Thomson family holdings) |
| 8 | Peter Thomson | $10.2 billion | Media & Investments (Thomson family holdings) |
| 9 | Tobi Lütke | $8.9 billion | E-commerce (Co-founder & CEO of Shopify) |
| 10 | Linda Campbell | $8.0 billion | Media & Investments (Thomson family holdings) |
🏆 Notable Highlights
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Changpeng Zhao: Founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.
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Sherry Brydson: Granddaughter of Roy Thomson, she holds significant investments through the family’s holding company, Woodbridge.
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David Cheriton: Stanford professor and early investor in Google; co-founder of Arista Networks.
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Joseph Tsai: Co-founder and executive vice chairman of Alibaba Group; also owns the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.
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Jim Pattison: Founder of the Jim Pattison Group, Canada’s second-largest privately held company with interests in various sectors.
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Thomson Family Members: David, Taylor, Peter, and Linda Campbell all have substantial holdings in Thomson Reuters and other investments through the family holding company.
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Tobi Lütke: German-born Canadian entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform.
These individuals have significantly influenced Canada’s economic landscape through their ventures in technology, media, e-commerce, and diversified investments.
If you’re interested in more detailed profiles or information on other prominent Canadian billionaires, feel free to ask!
