Paul Guy Desmarais
Chairman at PERFORMANCE SPORTS GROUP LTD
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Paul Guy Desmarais first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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| Public Company | Multi-Line Insurance | 81 | |
Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America
 Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America Financial ConglomeratesFinance Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America engages in the provision of life insurance services. The firm offers annuities, life insurance, investment, and executive benefits. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 59 |
| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 56 | |
| Public Company | Multi-Line Insurance | 54 | |
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| Public Company | Construction Materials | 52 |
| Public Company | Investment Managers | 47 | |
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| Subsidiary | Construction Materials | 45 |
The Great-West Life Assurance Co.
 The Great-West Life Assurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance The Great-West Life Assurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. The firm offers a portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families and business owners. The company was founded on August 28, 1891 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Multi-Line Insurance | 44 |
| Public Company | Life/Health Insurance | 40 | |
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| Public Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 29 |
| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 29 | |
Conférence de Montréal
 Conférence de Montréal Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conférence de Montréal engages in heightening knowledge and awareness of the issues concerning economic globalization. It specializes in conferences, events, politics and economy. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 24 |
Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP
 Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP is a private company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Boston, MA.
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| Subsidiary | Insurance Brokers/Services | 21 |
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| Public Company | Construction Materials | 19 |
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| Public Company | Electric Utilities | 17 |
Empower Retirement LLC
 Empower Retirement LLC Investment ManagersFinance Empower Retirement LLC engages in the provision of retirement plans. It offers advisory services, financial wellness, enhanced benefit services, and retirement solutions. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 15 |
Empower Holdings, Inc.
 Empower Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Empower Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of insurance brokerage services. It offers term life, major medical, annuities, disability, long term care, health, and consultancy services to trades unions, individuals, and business marketplace. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 12 |
Mackenzie, Inc.
 Mackenzie, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Mackenzie, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 11 |
La Presse Ltée
 La Presse Ltée Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services La Presse Ltée is a printing private company based in Montréal, Canada. The Canadian company engages in printing needs of advertising agencies. Part of Coopsco, La Presse Ltée was acquired by Groupe Fides, Inc. from Power Corp. of Canada on October 15, 2020.
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| Subsidiary | Commercial Printing/Forms | 9 |
| Public Company | Integrated Oil | 7 | |
INSEAD
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 6 |
Gesca Ltd.
 Gesca Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Gesca Ltd. publishes newspapers and periodicals. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Publishing: Books/Magazines | 6 |
Square Victoria Communications Group, Inc.
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| Subsidiary | 6 | |
Lakefield Veterinary Group, Inc.
 Lakefield Veterinary Group, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Lakefield Veterinary Group, Inc. operates veterinary hospitals. The company was founded by Mollie Hoff and is headquartered in Kent, WA.
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| Private Company | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | 5 |
Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC
 Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC Investment ManagersFinance Putnam Investments LLC operates as an investment advisory company. The company was founded on May 14, 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 5 |
Jewish General Hospital Foundation
 Jewish General Hospital Foundation Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Jewish General Hospital Foundation operates as a hospital. The non-profit company is based in Montréal, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1934. The CEO is Bram Freedman.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Hospital/Nursing Management | 3 |
Crown Life Insurance Co.
 Crown Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., Crown Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company was founded in 1900. D. Allen Loney has been the CEO of the company since 2008.
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| Subsidiary | Life/Health Insurance | 3 |
International Economic Forum of the Americas
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| Private Company | 3 | |
The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada
 The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada is a Canadian company that provides insurance services. The private company is based in Rigine, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Life/Health Insurance | 3 |
North American Competitiveness Council
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute
 Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute provides healthcare services for people with heart problems. The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
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| Private Company | Medical/Nursing Services | 2 |
Desmarais Family Residuary Trust
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| Trust/Trustee | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 2 |
171263 Canada, Inc.
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| Subsidiary | 1 | |
Great West Financial (Nova Scotia) Co.
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| Subsidiary | 1 | |
Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc.
 Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc. provided investment management services. The company was headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
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| Extinct | Investment Managers | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Paul Guy Desmarais via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST I | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA INC. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| BOMBARDIER INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Chairman | |
Canada Life Ltd.
 Canada Life Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Canada Life Ltd. specializes in insurance agents, brokers and service. Its products include retirement, estate planning, group insurance, investing for children and protection. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Potters Bar, the United Kingdom. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| Canada Life Capital Corp., Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
The Canada Life Assurance Co.
 The Canada Life Assurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance The Canada Life Assurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It provides life insurance, critical illness, disability, and creditor insurance policy. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Chief Investment Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
Electrabel SA
 Electrabel SA Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Electrabel SA generates and distributes electricity. The firm provides electricity, energy consultancy, heat production and power generation to industries throughout Europe. It is engaged in the sale of electricity, natural gas, energy products and services in Europe. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Alternative Power Generation | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Parjointco NV
 Parjointco NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Parjointco NV operates as an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
London Life Insurance Co.
 London Life Insurance Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance London Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance, investment planning, mortgages and other financial security advisory services. It offers savings, investment plans and retirement income plans. The company was founded by Edward Harris, William Woodruff, Colonel John Walker, James Magee and Joseph Jeffery in 1874 and is headquartered in London, Canada. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer President Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
International Power SA
 International Power SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities International Power SA develops and manufactures mechanical and electronic systems. The firm is engaged in energy trading and marketing. It also offers energy and industrial management, infrastructure and engineering services. The company was founded 1918 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Electric Utilities | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Ottawa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Manitoba | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Montréal | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Santander Bank, NA (Wilmington, Delaware)
 Santander Bank, NA (Wilmington, Delaware) Major BanksFinance Santander Bank, NA engages in provision of financial products and services. It offers retail banking, mortgages, corporate banking, cash management, capital markets, trust and wealth management, and insurance. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association, Inc.
 Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association, Inc. Specialty InsuranceFinance Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association, Inc. provides insurance services. It offers retirement and investment products such as annuities, pension plans, RRSPs and RRIFs and also provides health insurance services such as disability income insurance, health care plans, accidental death, dismemberment benefits and dental plans. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON | Specialty Insurance | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Sherbrooke | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| HEC Montréal | College/University | Graduate Degree Chairman Undergraduate Degree | |
| TRANSCANADA PIPELINES LTD | Oil & Gas Pipelines | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
The Trilateral Commission
 The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Investors Group, Inc.
 Investors Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1926, Investors Group, Inc. is an investment advisor headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The firm is a subsidiary of IGM Financial, Inc. (Toronto: IGM.TO), one of Canada’s premier personal financial services companies and one of the country's largest managers and distributors of mutual funds and other managed asset products. Their ultimate parent is Power Corp. of Canada (TSX: POW), a diversified management and holding company that has interests, directly or indirectly, in companies in the financial services sector in Canada, the United States and Europe. Investors Group provides financial solutions to Canadians through a network of consultants located throughout Canada. They offer a range of insurance, securities, mortgage and banking services. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Québec Bar Assoication
 Québec Bar Assoication Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Québec Bar Association is a professional organization that oversees the practice of over 29,000 lawyers in all areas of law. The organization is based in Montréal, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. The mission of the association is to ensure the protection of the public, contribute to accessible and quality justice, and defend the rule of law. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Canada China Business Council
 Canada China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canada China Business Council provides the knowledge and connections to succeed in China and Canada. It is bilateral non-profit organization which assists businesses. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Founder President Chairman | |
Privy Council Office (Canada)
 Privy Council Office (Canada) General GovernmentGovernment Privy Council Office provides public service support. It offers assistance to the Prime Minister and Cabinet in regards to decision making. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Canada Life Group (UK) Ltd.
 The Canada Life Group (UK) Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., The Canada Life Group (UK) Ltd. is a British company that offers a range of financial services. Founded in 1988, the private company is based in Potters Bar, UK. The company provides a calculator that allows customers to examine the effects of setting up an international bond as a series of segments. The company also offers offshore investment bonds that allow customers to invest on platforms from some of the world's leading providers. In addition, the company provides a Delta Account, which is an offshore investment bond that lets customers make regular or ad-hoc withdrawals. The company offers over 150 Canada Life International funds and is the largest provider of Workplace Protection, offering life insurance, income protection, and critical illness cover. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Victoria Square Ventures, Inc.
 Victoria Square Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Victoria Square Ventures, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides investment services. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. Olivier André Desmarais has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Institut Français Des Administrateurs
 Institut Français Des Administrateurs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Institut Français Des Administrateurs is a private company based in Paris, France. The French company promotes governance and develops leadership skills. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (Investment Company)
 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (Investment Company) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (Investment Company) (GBL-IC) is the investment management division of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (EBR: GBLB), an investment holding company headquartered in Brussels, Belgiuim. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a subsidiary of Parjointco NV in The Netherlands. GBL-IC aims to maintain and promote the growth of a portfolio of investments focused primarily on a small number of companies. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Gesca Ltée
 Gesca Ltée Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Gesca Ltée is a newspaper publishing private company based in Montréal, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. The Canadian company publishes newspapers. | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Osgoode Hall Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Power Sustainable Capital Inc
 Power Sustainable Capital Inc Investment ManagersFinance Power Sustainable Capital Inc (Power Sustainable Capital) is a private equity firm headquartered in Montréal. The firm is founded in 2012, subsidiary of Power Corp of Canada. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Schulich School of Business | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Putnam Investments, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Business Council of Canada
 Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Council of Canada provides program for research and consultation and advocacy of economic and social fabric. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sagard Holdings, Inc.
 Sagard Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Sagard Holdings, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. Paul Guy Desmarais has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Power Sustainable Manager, Inc.
 Power Sustainable Manager, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Power Sustainable Manager, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) is a national accounting organization representing over 220,000 CPAs at national and international levels. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. CPA Canada collaborates with provincial and territorial regulatory bodies to support the profession and promote transparency in financial markets. The organization contributes to standard setting and public policy and works with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. CPA Canada provides extensive resources covering sustainability, corporate reporting, standards, and audit issues. The organization champions best practices that benefit business and society and prepares its members for an ever-evolving operating environment featuring unprecedented change. Pamela Steer has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2022. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman |
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International
| Canada | 34 |
| United States | 8 |
| Belgium | 6 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 23 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Utilities | 4 |
| Electronic Technology | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 1386 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 318 |
| Chairman | 223 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 210 |
| President | 135 |
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| Gérald Frère | 63 |
| Paul Desmarais | 61 |
| Ian Gallienne | 59 |
| Arnaud Vial | 55 |
| Naina Lal Kidwai | 47 |
| Susan McArthur | 46 |
| Marcel Coutu | 45 |
| André Roger Desmarais | 44 |
| Michel Plessis-Bélair | 44 |
| Vernon Harder | 40 |
| T. Ryan | 40 |
| Bob Reynolds | 38 |
| Anthony Graham | 37 |
| Gérard Mestrallet | 34 |
| Amaury-Daniel de Sèze | 34 |
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