Power Canada

Power Corporation of Canada is an international management and holding company based in Montréal, founded in 1925. The company specializes in financial services across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its core holdings include prominent insurance, retirement, wealth management, and investment businesses, along with alternative asset investment platforms like Sagard Holdings Inc. and Power Sustainable Capital Inc. Initially established to manage investments in public utility companies, Power Corporation has evolved through strategic acquisitions. Under the leadership of Paul Desmarais since 1968, the company has focused on consolidating its holdings into diversified, long-term investments. It wholly owns Power Financial Corporation, which oversees major Canadian financial institutions such as Great-West Lifeco Inc. and IGM Financial Inc., as well as Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, which invests in European companies. Power Corporation is dedicated to responsible management and sustainable growth. It aims to enhance shareholder value while promoting corporate social responsibility and community development through charitable contributions and partnerships.