The Bronfman name may not be well known in these parts, but the family has a long and storied history in Canada, dating to when the clan fled the anti-Semitic pogroms in Moldova in 1889. Bronfman stated she will remain in his employ. Rays were fearless on the bases in 2022. Help us change the world. WebCharles Bronfman, son of Seagrams founder Sam, w. Wife Barbara & 2-1/2 yr. Old son Stephen at home nr. After graduating from Williams College in Massachusetts in 1986, he worked in the Expos' marketing department for a short time. Nico Williams, an MFA sculpture candidate at Concordia, and Leila Zelli, a masters candidate in visual and media arts at Universit de Qubec Montral (UQAM), are the 2021 recipients of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowship in Contemporary Art.. Stephen Bronfman was a young boy when the Expos first arrived in Montreal. Jewish Insider. A fan favorite, he's still referred to in Montreal as "Le Grand Orange" for the color of his hair. There is a legacy here, I am the last male Bronfman in the city; well there is my cousin Brian, but of direct descendant from Sam. Mrs. Bronfman was on the Board of Directors of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc., New York; The Jewish Museum, New York. Sound familiar? "He's definitely a big fish is a medium sized pond.". Charles Bronfman established The Andrea M. Bronfman Prize for the Arts (The Andy) to honor his wifes life-long passion for and support of the arts, and to create a showcase for Israeli decorative artists. Her commitment to human rights and fundamental freedom led her to found the Group of 35 Montreal Womens Campaign for Soviet Jewry. Stephen is the Executive In the early 1900s, much of the revenue at the family's hotels in Emerson, Manitoba and later in Winnipeg flowed from selling liquor. Bronfman has said that he wasn't interested in business as a young man. In recent years, as Bronfman has tried to bring baseball back to Montreal, he's spoken longingly about growing up with the Expos meeting players, reading box scores, the move to cavernous Olympic Stadium. He doesn't seek the spotlight, but it doesn't scare him either, said Karl Moore, a radio host and associate professor at Montreal's McGill University, who has known Bronfman for about 15 years. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. David Anselmo, a former actor, has opened Northern Ontario Film Studios in a former hockey rink he leases from the City of Sudbury; White two years ago partnered withAnselmo to open a film equipment house there. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. The impromptu performance of two opera singers up-top the marble staircase followed by attendants ushering us into the main Instead, White two years ago invested in Sudbury. In 1999 the company, renamed Netstar, was sold to Canadian broadcaster CTV which gained 90% profit. The criteria for projects that will be considered for funding is, therefore, broad. Their Montreal home sold for more than $3.3 million. They have 4 kids. Follow us on Twitter: @globebusinessOpens in a new window. Most of the Bronfman family have left Montreal. KM - You got married when you were 40 and you have three small kids under four. Get our stories by email. Hello Stephen Bronfman and the Montreal Baseball Project. I need Montreal! In just 6 years, almost 100,000 participants have benefited from this program. In 2017, he was caught up in the Paradise Papers scandal. It is not simply a new fund to which those with innovative projects are invited to apply, but more importantly, an open-ended process intended to encourage a community-wide discussion on how to make being a Jewish Montrealer meaningful to those under 30. We are asking young people to recreate the Jewish community in their image, Gold said. This article was published more than 13 years ago. It was discovered Stephen Bronfman employed SNC Lavalin CEOs wife Emma Griffen. La vie est trop courte (life is too short) to put up with the bullshit in Montreal, he says. Subscribe to our free Business by the Bay newsletter. SB - Well, we have always been very community minded and not just with the Jewish community. He's I am doing my part to be involved with our local community, but as well to support the infrastructure of Montreal. Pinewood is the single worst investment I have made in Comweb (Bronfmans holding company) in 28 years, he says. The fact that Stephen stayed and prospered has bolstered his credibility with the community, Moore said. I feel an honour to be here and to keep the name going. So, I hope I have been able to effect some change in the way people think about things and the way people, these days, are consuming healthier products. He feels there is momentum behind baseball returning to Montreal, whether it be the Rays deal or another one. In 1976, two New York men accused of kidnapping 21-year-old Samuel Bronfman II were convicted of grand larceny. Through her leadership at ACBP and numerous other philanthropic endeavors, she was a shaping force in initiatives aimed at strengthening Jewish identity worldwide, with a focus on Jewish youth, the arts and education. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? This is where I am comfortable. In 2007, Andrew Hauptman through Andell paid $35 million for the Chicago Fire professional soccer club, which he subsequently built into a $400 million franchise. My shares from 2007 today are worth 30 cents on the dollar. I guess it would be nice if other families, who were more new to wealth, would share that obligation. Film and TV producers have lured away a number of Whites younger employees. In 1924, Samuel founded the Distillers Corporation in Montreal. He wants a new team so that the next generation of youngsters and adult fans can make similar memories. In April, Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty for her role in a bizarre sex-trafficking conspiracy involving NXIVM. He doesn't need to be No. Its budget is drawn up each year often in partnership with government or non-profit organizations. Rusty Staub was the team's best hitter. The fundraising effort is headed by Joel King and Joel Segal. The Kolber Trust was set up in the Cayman Islands in 1991 by Leo Kolber, a long-time business associate of the Bronfman family and major fundraiser for the Liberal Party. Some information may no longer be current. I think that, especially in the Jewish world, there is something called "tikkum olam" which is "the need to give back" and I think we are all taught that from a young age. Gila Martow is on the case, A group of survivors in Toronto contributed to the process of restoring a Torah scroll hidden during the Holocaust. Personal life In 1979, Bronfman married his first wife, Sherry Brewer, an African-American actress, in New Orleans. The Expos played their first home game on a Monday afternoon in April 1969. Why Rays Drew Rasmussen will slow down this spring. New rules could make them more aggressive. In 2010 Igtet founded the Independent Libya Foundation (ILF), an organization supporting the fledgling rebel movement. There were reports of an arrangement with gangster Meyer Lansky and never proven rumors of a connection to Al Capone. 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He married Claudine Blondin Bronfman. We have connected. He asks his assistant to show me photos of the couple on his mobile phone. Coincidentally, Sara Bronfman became passionately involved in Libya, having visited the eastern city of Benghazi for what she calls "a few very intense days" in November 2011. Federation president Marc Gold describes Gen J as an investment in the future of the Montreal Jewish community. The firm invested in artist tours by the Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. I have my family, my life, my friends here and I am a traditional guy! Thanks to a 40-per-cent provincial tax credit for Canadian content filmed in northern Ontario, plus Northern Ontario Heritage Fund grants, Sudbury has hosted dozens of film and TV shoots in the past few years. Stephen Bronfman, heir to the Seagram fortune, who was instrumental in Trudeaus successful bid for the leadership of the Canadian Liberal party in 2013 and the This is real, Bronfman told me late Thursday afternoon on TSN 690 Radio. For decades, the Bronfmans came to prominence within Canada as key fundraisers for the Liberal Party of Canada and filled cabinets with their, Gerald Butts, Trudeaus other lifelong friend was also a founder for Canada 2020, which is registered as a non-profit. I see him as a mentor to help us grow the film industry in northern Ontario, Anselmo says. Stephen attended Trudeaus wedding, and the Trudeaus have been Bronfmans guest at the familys farmhouse near Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Stephen Bronfman, son of Charles and Brother to Ellen, was born and raised in Montreal. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. He also praises the new woman in his life. They head up a diverse cabinet that will brainstorm on the communitys future, and they intend to go out and meet with young people to canvas their ideas on how Jewish life here can be made more relevant to them. We encountered an issue signing you up. He even enjoyed getting peppered with questions from reporters at a Wednesday news conference. The sale states that she will become a non-resident of Canada. Chris Cortazzo of Compass held the listing; Jonathan Nash and Stephen Resnick of Hilton & Hyland repped Bronfman and Hauptman. Bronfman has had some setbacks. Rob (Manfred) is really putting himself out there. Stephen Bronfmans first deal made through Claridge was Canadian Broadcasting Assets, Canadian brewer Labatt, which included sports networks. In 2006, Stephen's father's second wife died after a car hit her in New York City. For the Bronfmans and Gold, the accent is on inclusiveness and a recognition of how diverse the community is today. Over the years, the team added more talent slugger Andre Dawson, catcher Gary Carter and speedster Tim Raines, who all ended up in the Hall of Fame. I feel an honour and I feel almost like this is where I have to be. I'm involved with all kinds of parts that I think make the fabric of Montreal very, very important. Bronfman denied any wrongdoing, and the controversy appears to have blown over. Cousin Sara Bronfman of NXIVM had married Basit Igtet who fled to Switzerland. We are smoking. With her husband, Bronfman Hauptman founded Andell Holdings, a private family office that has diversified holdings, including ownership stakes in apartment Despite the early victory, the team was awful, losing 20 games in a row and eventually tying for the fewest wins in the league that season. Being philosophical is the salvation.. Stephen Bronfman and Justin Trudeau are childhood friends. In 2014, Canada 2020 hosted Hillary Clinton in Ottawa, and a personal meeting with Justin Trudeau was being arranged. Now we will see with the economy and how it is these days, but I've been involved with several events and conferences out west where you have a lot of people from, say Silicon Valley, that have made huge amounts of money and they want to learn "what is philanthropy" and "how do we go about it?". . That being said, I am committed to this projects success. The Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Foundation operates under Claridge. WebClaridge is a private investment firm headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. All Rights Reserved. Canadian Liberal Party fundraiser Stephen Bronfmans connection to companies that were owed millions by an offshore trust lasted into the mid-2000s, new Musk Made a Mess at Twitter. The following afternoon at the Governor Generals residence, he became a Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and later that evening was elevated to Companion of the Order of Canada, that countrys highest civilian honor. The couple want other Jewish youths to feel the same way, and thats why they have become co-chairs of Gen J, a long-term project initiated by Federation CJA intended to instil in everyone from toddlers to adults in their 20s a sense of belonging to the Jewish community. He's an anglophone married to a francophone raising four children in both languages. Why did you wait till 40? MONTREAL Stephen Bronfman and his wife Claudine are determined that their three young children will grow up proud to be Jewish and comfortable making Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Those rules came in after Bronfman held big fundraisers at the Westmount mansionthe most expensive house in Montreal. Outbidding Yitzhak Tshuva by $40 million, IDB paid $446 million for Claridges 35.4% holding. A $3.5 billion mistake. At least it's not going into his own bank or his mattress or what have you. It has helped propel him through seven years of ups and downs on his quest to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal. However, new documents uncovered by journalists at the CBC show Bronfmans link to the trust appears to have lasted until 2005. And Whites Toronto, we have never been this busy.. , best friend of George HW Bush, was being roasted at an event in his honor by long time family friend Leo Kolber. Yet somehow Paul Bronfman, the irrepressible optimist, has not let multiple sclerosis slow him down. Canadian Liberal Party fundraiser Stephen Bronfmans connection to companies that were owed millions by an offshore trust lasted into the mid-2000s, despite his claim it ended years earlier. 1 all the time, coddled and catered to like some members of the business elite. I made a great decision to get married to my wife and we have a wonderful family. 1730 Rhode Island Ave NW, Suite 317 Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you believe you have found an inaccuracy, Latest from Paradise Papers: Secrets of the Global Elite, Paradise Papers: Secrets of the Global Elite, African nations win UN tussle over paving the way for global tax reforms, 136 countries agree to global minimum tax for corporations in historic OECD deal, Nike fails to stop EU probe on billions in alleged tax dodging, Global corporate tax crackdown plan moves forward, but faces key US hurdle. The organization also has a relationship with the David Suzuki Foundation. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. I find this project as important as any within the realm of the federation or Combined Jewish Appeal. MONTREAL Stephen Bronfman and his wife Claudine are determined that their three young children will grow up proud to be Jewish and comfortable making their lives in Montreal. He also divorced his wife and, in 1975, Edgar married Rita Webb, the daughter of a barkeeper. Lightning trade Vladislav Namestnikov to San Jose, Rays have familiar names in lineup today to face Orioles, Rays host Twins for spring baseball under Tropicana Field roof, Amazon partners with Rite Aid for package pickup nationwide. He and his partners have identified a downtown site for a new outdoor stadium. "I had the best time because I believe in (this project)," he said on talk radio afterward. White is hosting a party on the roof of the Bell Lightbox, a film complex in Toronto, and Bronfman is rehearsing. Stephen has remained in his ancestral city of Montreal, the last male Bronfman to do so, with his wife, Claudine Blondin, a former Molson marketing Stephen Bronfman and Justin Trudeau are childhood friends. The public rooms perform their best imitation of an Italian country estate, with a mix of stone and hardwood floors, plus a cooks kitchen with a rustic wooden island and what appears to be a La Cornue range. So far, they seem to be on the same wavelength about where the deal goes from here. In the mid-aughts, the house was acquired by Jeff Lubell and Kym Gold, the then-married owners of True Religion jeans. We hired the right people, Bronfman says of his new venture. WebStephen R Bronfman is Chairman at Claridge Inc. See Stephen R Bronfman's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. Was SNC Lavalin part of Sara and her husbands new plan for a liberated Libya? Or were they a liability to the Bronfmans? Stephen is equally committed to environmental, cultural and community cau Read More Contact Stephen Bronfman's Phone Number and Email Last Update 11/28/2022 8:19 AM Email s***@claridgeinc.com Get the latest scoop directly in your inbox. Gov. 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