Weston family
The Weston family is a prominent Canadian family known for their extensive business interests, particularly in retail and food. They are the owners of Loblaw Companies, one of Canada's largest grocery chains, and have significant holdings in various sectors through their investment company, Wittington Investments Ltd. Recently, they were in the news for their bid to acquire the historic 1670 founding charter of the Hudson's Bay Company, which they proposed to donate to the Canadian Museum of History, along with a commitment to fund consultations with Indigenous peoples regarding the charter's presentation.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,708 | $1,700,000 | 1,553$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,708 | $1,700,000 | 1,553$ |
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The billionaire Weston family is involved in the joint bid for the charter.
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The billionaire Weston family’s holding company proposed to donate the charter to the Canadian Museum of History.
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