Their association with Gen J, they say, is not just a case of lending their names. Film and TV producers have lured away a number of Whites younger employees. Web[4] On 17 May 1949, in Montreal, she married Jean Lambert, a French-German [5] economic consultant and the only son of Adolphe Lambert of Elmhurst, Queens, New York. Bronfman has said that he wasn't interested in business as a young man. Its budget is drawn up each year often in partnership with government or non-profit organizations. So there is a sense that you were taught that there is an obligation that with great opportunity comes responsibility. He's an anglophone married to a francophone raising four children in both languages. Newly discovered documents from corporate registries, the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States and the Paradise Papers database show that Bronfman was a key member/shareholder of Claridge Israel LLC a Delaware company that was owed more than $8 million by the Kolber Trust. And Whites Toronto, we have never been this busy.. Over a memorable 24-hour period in 1992, he was honored by making the ceremonial first pitch at the World Series in Toronto, the first such contest ever to be played outside the United States. We are putting in place the necessary infrastructure and capital to develop investment opportunities in technology companies with high growth potential that have succeeded in reaching the marketing stage, said Claridge CEO Pierre Boivin. The 35s played an active role in alerting both the Canadian government and the public at large to the plight of Soviet Jewry. It seems Stephen Bronfmans involvement with Justin Trudeau spelled nothing but trouble for the lad, although much of Trudeaus corruption was done all on his own. Their Montreal home sold for more than $3.3 million. "I had the best time because I believe in (this project)," he said on talk radio afterward. Our participation in Claridge CDPQ Israel gives la Caisse access to a globally-recognized hub for innovation. In the 2010 article "The Heiresses and the Cult", Vanity Fair detailed how Sara and Clare Bronfman had given up to $150 million to NXIVM, a group their father referred to as a cult. Pinellas eyes youth sports complex with big question: Where would it fit? Several years ago, Bronfman and his wife, Claudine Blondin, decided to bring it back into the family. The Expos played their first home game on a Monday afternoon in April 1969. Seems illegal donations were taken from SNCLavalin. Seagram Heiress Ellen Bronfman Buys $21.5 Million Malibu I see him as a mentor to help us grow the film industry in northern Ontario, Anselmo says. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Mr. Bronfman currently sits on the boards of trustees of Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York), the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (Montreal), and Historica Canada (Toronto). We are smoking. There were reports of an arrangement with gangster Meyer Lansky and never proven rumors of a connection to Al Capone. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. We have connected. He asks his assistant to show me photos of the couple on his mobile phone. For decades, the Bronfmans came to prominence within Canada as key fundraisers for the Liberal Party of Canada and filled cabinets with their Laurentian Elite friends. Why Rays Drew Rasmussen will slow down this spring. Why did you choose to stay in Canada and in Montreal? Andrea Bronfman is survived by her husband, Charles; her son Jeremy Cohen and his wife Marci, and their children, Danielle, Scott, and Talia; her daughter Pippa Cohen; her son Tony Cohen and his wife Moira; her beloved stepchildren Stephen Bronfman and his wife Claudine, and their children Alexandra, Sam, Olivia, and Isabella; and Ellen Bronfman and her husband Andrew Hauptman, and their children Lila and Zack; and her sister Marcia (Kappy) Flanders. Matthew Bronfman divested his controlling stake in Israel Discount Bank last year after holding it a decade. Of course, Trudeau publicly denies that his office ever discussed the SNC Lavalin case with Stephen Bronfman, although SNC Lavalin happened to make illegal donations to Liberal Party. SB - I lived all but four years here, aside from university in the States. I suppose the geology degree came in handy for future dealings.". SNC Lavalin has decided on a corruption trial in relation to accusations of money laundering and bribes from 2001-2011 with Ghaddafi. The program, intended to give solace to the grieving families, ran through the spring of 2003 and served 12,000 families. . Stephen joined his father Charles private equity firm Claridge in 1990. Now comes the hard work of crunching the numbers to see if the idea makes financial sense, and convincing the city, the province of Quebec and the residents that it's worth the risk. 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. Stephen is the Executive I feel an honour and I feel almost like this is where I have to be. He is the Co-Founder of Birthright Israel, a highly regarded program created as a gift from one generation to the next, providing an educational travel experience to Israel for young Jewish adults. The partnership with La Caisse fits perfectly in our common strategic and patient investment philosophy.. He hopes the deal gets done, so that he can attend opening day with his 88-year-old father. Such an environment will offer higher returns, greatly benefiting our depositors, said Andreas Beroutsos, Caisses executive vice president of private equity and infrastructure. It's why he's so excited about the Rays deal. Humility could be an asset as the two sides sort out how to share a baseball team. Talking Management: Stephen Bronfman. Built in 2001, the Tuscan-style villa spans about 6,600 square feet of living space on a 1.2-acre blufftop lot thats notably long and narrow. La vie est trop courte (life is too short) to put up with the bullshit in Montreal, he says. Beautiful city, beautiful women, great restaurants, and ashit-ass place to make movies. Her commitment to human rights and fundamental freedom led her to found the Group of 35 Montreal Womens Campaign for Soviet Jewry. The elder Bronfman sold his shares in the team in 1991. Of course, Bronfmans in attendence. He relies on personal assistants to feed him, dress him, blow his nose, drive him and fly him around in his private jet. SB - Focus is tough! Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. Writing in the Financial Times Tuesday, Mark Vandevelde does a deep dive into Peter and Edward Bronfman and Brookfield Asset Management, which Vandevelde 2016 The Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Inc. All right reserved. The impromptu performance of two opera singers up-top the marble staircase followed by attendants ushering us into the main Stephen Bronfman did not speak with the Tampa Bay Times for this article, which is based on previous news reports and what he has said at recent public events, news conferences and on talk radio shows. Contact Graham Brink at gbrink@tampabay.com. After the game, Stephen's father "had to struggle through a back-slapping crowd to reach his car," the Montreal Gazette reported. He is expected to leave his current job as a vice president and head of mergers and acquisitions at Leumi Partners, the investment arm of Bank Leumi, and begin forming a management team shortly. Paul is always available if we need guidance or help with anything.. Multiple sources have revealed to Page Six that the Atlantic Investment founder is now dating Stacey Bronfman, ex-wife of Seagram heir Matthew Bronfman 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. Stephen Bronfman was the, The Foundation is a flow-through, meaning that it has no assets. I met a woman. They will be investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the technology and innovation sectors. Get the latest scoop directly in your inbox. Stephen Bronfman personally gave a $5 million US interest-free loan to the Trust in 1997, which was repaid in five months. 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. Montreal. 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. In 2003, she founded AIDA: The Association for Israels Decorative Arts, a vehicle designed to expose Israeli artists to North American galleries and collectors, as well as to educate North Americans about decorative arts in Israel. Instead, White two years ago invested in Sudbury. The Expos came back to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7. In 2003, she and her husband, Charles, were named honorary citizens of Jerusalem, the first North American Jews and the first couple to receive this historic honor. As the Liberal Party's chief fundraiser, Bronfman helped get Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau elected in 2015. There are people in Canada who are so wealthy that not only do they think they dont need to pay their fair share of taxes, theyre forcing us to spend a billion dollars to go after them just so theyll do the right thing and pay what they owe, Trudeau said. In 1976, two New York men accused of kidnapping 21-year-old Samuel Bronfman II were convicted of grand larceny. 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Trudeau then told reporters he was satisfied with Bronfmans response and that all rules were followed. So far, they seem to be on the same wavelength about where the deal goes from here. 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. It's funny, one time I did a trip through the Eastern Block and I was in Kiev in the Ukraine, and we sat with a diverse group of business people. Stephen and Claudine Bronfman. Stephen was given the reins to his fathers legacy, and was a driving force behind Justin Trudeaus rise to power, through such organizations as Canada 2020. Claridge inc You know what, I'm glad I didn't make certain decisions as a younger person. Stacey Bronfman sells Hamptons home for Bronfman said he's hopeful but realistic. In this week's episode, hear how Brantley launched his art career with used canvases from a local art institute, turned tragedy into triumph with his first major art show, and created an entire world that's led to major motion picture studios knocking on his door. White now employs 330 full- and part-time staff at offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Sudbury, Ont., and Halifax. Stephen Bronfman General Vanier and Mrs. Samuel Bronfman; wife of the president of the Canadian Jewish Congress; chat at the congress' 13th plenary session of 1. White, meanwhile, struggles with burnout, not of its thousands of light bulbs, but of staff, given the hectic pace. 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Veteran film industry mogul Paul Bronfman hasn't let multiple sclerosis slow him down as he's taken on rock music, a Vancouver film studio, and now the movie equipment business. The same Leo Kolber that moved all the Elite wealth to Cayman Ilsand offshore accounts. Those rules came in after Bronfman held big fundraisers at the Westmount mansionthe most expensive house in Montreal. Claridge exited the Israeli scene in 2006, when it sold control of the conglomerate Koor Industries to the IDB group, then controlled by Nochi Dankner. The sale states that she will become a non-resident of Canada. I was born and raised there. In 2010 Igtet founded the Independent Libya Foundation (ILF), an organization supporting the fledgling rebel movement. Stacey Bronfman the art collector, mother and ex-wife of billionaire Seagram heir Matthew Bronfman has sold her Hamptons home for $9.85 million.&nb 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. 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. Of course, Bronfmans in attendence. Claridge has been involved with some well-known brands including Cirque du Soleil, Dick Clark Productions, gluten-free food maker Glutino and SunOpta, the organic food company. In a 2006 article, Forbes magazine put it this way: "If the Bronfmans are Canadian royalty, Stephen Bronfman is the prince you've never heard of.". What do you see as the legacy that you are trying to sustain as part of the Bronfman family? Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. I made a great decision to get married to my wife and we have a wonderful family. 10 things: Get to know the Bronfman familys rich and storied In 2013, Stephen Bronfman was named chief fundraiser and senior adviser for the Trudeau Liberals. Claridge represents the interests of the Stephen Bronfman family and is actively involved in the [10] Under pressure from so-called cash-for-access fundraisers, the Liberals have started reporting details about all fundraisers. To put its size into context, its main competitor, Production Services, employs about 130. Stephen attended Trudeaus wedding, and the Trudeaus have been Bronfmans guest at the familys farmhouse near Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Get our latest stories in the feed of your favorite networks. The fact that Stephen stayed and prospered has bolstered his credibility with the community, Moore said. He's We apologize, but this video has failed to load. After a nine-year absence, the Montreal-based private investment firm Claridge, the investment vehicle of the Charles Bronfman family, is returning to Israel this time as a technology investor. Bronfman has had some setbacks. Their partners span from Real Estate, Entertainment, and Food Production. All five of the homes bedrooms have ensuite baths, and the master is additionally upgraded with a fireplace, a walk-in closet with its own crystal chandelier, and a bathroom that wouldnt look out of place in a five-star resort. The family's trials and tribulations have kept them in the news. They have 4 kids. The True, Sinister Origin of Bronfman Family Wealth 2023 The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. It seems Stephen Bronfmans involvement with Justin Trudeau spelled nothing but trouble for the lad, although much of Trudeaus corruption was done all on his own. It was discovered Stephen Bronfman employed SNC Lavalin CEOs wife. Stephen Bronfman | Montreal Gazette This is real, Bronfman told me late Thursday afternoon on TSN 690 Radio. For 22 years he was the Chairman and principal owner of the Montreal Expos, the first Major League Baseball club to exist outside of the United States, which was subsequently sold in 1991. Whether hes speaking to a parliamentary committee about the vitality of our domestic product, or to the Premier about the importance of our tax credits, he doesnt pull punches, says Jim Mirkopoulos, whose family owns Cinespace Studios in Toronto and Chicago. In fact, while Bronfman is philosophical about MS, he is downright bitter when he speaks of Montreal. 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?". At the Wednesday news conference, Bronfman looked tanned and fit, dressed in a navy blue jacket, light blue shirt and no tie. Stephen Bronfman was the Chair for Centraide. After all, how could that possibly be, considering long time family friend and confident Leo Kolber had been investing in off-shore accounts for the Bronfmans and their elite friends for decades. From the highway out front, a camera-monitored gate allows access to a long, downward sloping driveway that dead-ends at the U-shaped mansion. I have my family, my life, my friends here and I am a traditional guy! Montreal. In the backyard, a grassy lawn offers an in-ground trampoline, and below that a wooden staircase leads down the bluff to one of the best surf spots in all of Malibu. One of them was a fellow named Rabinovich who was a very wealthy business man in Kiev and he had just discovered, not only that he had made a pile of money, but also just discovered he was Jewish and he was very proud of that. That being said, I am committed to this projects success. Often times that $5,000 or $10,000 can mean a lot more than, say, $100,000 to an opera, which I don't do. Gen J (originally Generation J) was launched last April with a one-time $1-million grant from the federation coming out of its assets, and not the annual campaign. I have a girlfriend. Rob (Manfred) is really putting himself out there. It took less than a day for Trudeau to state that the CRA had looked into Bronfmans case and, After all, how could that possibly be, considering long time family friend and confident Leo Kolber had been investing in, Under pressure from so-called cash-for-access fundraisers, the Liberals have started reporting details about all fundraisers. WebStephen R Bronfman is Chairman at Claridge Inc. See Stephen R Bronfman's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. In 2011, Sara Bronfman met Basit, a native of Benghazi. It's a bit more of a testament to him and I don't really know if that is giving back but it's a start! From a business perspective, again, I have not been able to affect the large part of the business community like Seagram had, but what I have been able to learn, and I've been lucky enough to be involved in many different business industries (in television, live music touring, food business, and other businesses). In April, Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty for her role in a bizarre sex-trafficking conspiracy involving NXIVM. KARL MOORE - This is Karl Moore talking management for the Globe and Mail. Workers were still shoveling snow and bolting in the seats as fans arrived, according to television news reports. WebAndrea Bronfman is survived by her husband, Charles; her son Jeremy Cohen and his wife Marci, and their children, Danielle, Scott, and Talia; her daughter Pippa Cohen; her son A member of the Bronfman family, a prominent Quebec family, he is the son of billionaire Charles Bronfman and grandson of Samuel Bronfman and Saidye Rosner Bronfman. He married Claudine Blondin Bronfman. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. As the only daughter of Canadian multibillionaire Charles Bronfman, longtime L.A. resident Bronfman Hauptman was born into a family that has been called the perhaps the single largest force in the Jewish charitable world, though they are probably still best-known for their ownership of Seagram, the now-defunct liquor giant that was the worlds top producer of alcoholic beverages in the 1990s. 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. 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. Their Montreal home sold for more than $3.3 million. They will be investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the technology and innovation sectors. We want to hear from you! Bronfman, who sits on four industry boards, says Vancouvers film industry is far ahead of Toronto. A $3.5 billion mistake. How the Bronfman family founded Brookfield - Jewish Insider With all if this scandal surrounding Justin Trudeau, his popularity in rapid decline, Stephen Bronfman has his eye set on another candidate for the 2019 Canadian Election. Some information may no longer be current. They eventually built the TD Centre in Toronto, owned the Montreal Expos, the Bank of Montreal, funded Liberal causes in Canada and Israel. 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. WebEllen Bronfman Hauptman is Co-Chairman of Andell Holdings, a private investment firm and family office that she controls with her husband, Andrew Hauptman. 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 The same Leo Kolber that moved all the Elite wealth to Cayman Ilsand offshore accounts. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 2017, Stephen Bronfman in the Paradise Papers indicated Liberal fundraiser Stephen Bronfman was linked to offshore Cayman Islands trusts. When it comes to creeks, Sams the man. Yet somehow Paul Bronfman, the irrepressible optimist, has not let multiple sclerosis slow him down. He and his wife have given away millions of dollars to educational, cultural, environmental and Jewish groups through the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation. He returned to Montreal where he worked in the marketing department of the Montreal Expos, then owned by his late father. 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. He landed at Claridge, the boutique investment firm started by his father a few years earlier. 2023 Dirt.com, LLC. Dirt is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In 1990, he enrolled in Montreal's Concordia University to study geology, but the business bug was starting to take hold. I should be committed to an insane asylum.. The fact that Stephen stayed and prospered has bolstered his credibility with the community, Moore said. Following a 50-year career with The Seagram Company Limited, he retired in 2001 as Co-Chairman. NXIVM, Stephen Bronfman and the Canadian Connection Bronfman 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. Stephen Bronfman - Wikipedia In 1999, he was appointed the first Chairman of United Jewish Communities, now the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). Still, Paul Bronfman carved his own path, first in rock music, then in a Vancouver film studio, and now in the movie equipment business. Over the lifetime of the trust, the Still, in his corner office at William F. White International Inc., a sprawling former Mattel distribution warehouse in the west end of Toronto that now overflows with lights, generators, high-speed Cinebot cranes and camera cars, Bronfman bubbles over with youthful enthusiasm, and makes up for his motionless hands with animated facial expressions. Rays to fans: 'We desperately want to stay in Tampa Bay', Rays have cleared one Montreal hurdle, but many remain, Why Rays think their Montreal idea is so 'amazing', Tampa Bay has to decide whether it's a major league market, Stu-realism on display at Rays' museum exhibition. KM - Much of your family have moved down to the United States; millions of Canadians have done this. The Rich 100 - Canadian Business 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. 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.. Of course, Trudeau publicly denies that his office ever discussed the SNC Lavalin case with Stephen Bronfman, although SNC Lavalin happened to make. The fundraising effort is headed by Joel King and Joel Segal. She derived much of that energy from the young people whom she made it her purpose to serve.. SB - Yes, I think that has changed a lot. Cousin Sara Bronfman of NXIVM had married Basit Igtet who fled to Switzerland. The Bronfman family has pulled Canadas Political Strings decade after decade since the 1920's. The Other Bronfman - Forbes The Foundation is a flow-through, meaning that it has no assets. "I don't even know what street Canada is on," Capone once quipped to a question about bootlegging. On June 27, Stephen Bronfman, chairman of Claridge SRB Investments Inc. and Charles Bronfman's son, was married at his 15,000 square-foot Westmount mansion Why did you wait till 40? We need to broaden the way we conceive of the Jewish community if we are to remain vibrant, Gold said. Artist, storyteller and entrepreneur Hebru Brantley takes us on a journey from his childhood in Chicago discovering fine art, to studying film in Atlanta, to struggling to make ends meet while styling rappers and designing concert posters. In 2006, Stephen's father's second wife died after a car hit her in New York City. This article was published more than 13 years ago. Last year, he sold a majority interest in the club to billionaire Joe Mansueto, in a deal valued at $204 million.