2. Galen Weston

•  Net Worth: $8 B                                                                      
•  Source of Wealth: retail, inherited and growing                                                 
•  Citizen: Canada
•  Age: 73

With value of his fortune almost equal to eight billion dollars, Willard Gordon Galen Weston is second wealthiest Canadian and one of the richest people in Canada. He is the Executive Chairman of George Weston Limited which was founded by his grandfather back in 1882. Started back in nineteenth century, George Weston Limited is the largest food processing and distribution company in Canada. His residence is in Toronto. His investments also include Loblaw Companies Limited which is largest food retailer.