Jim Pattison

Biography

There’s a good chance at least some part of Pattison’s empire affects your life. Maybe you’ve shopped at one of his grocery stores (he owns more than 125 under numerous brands), or you’ve bought a car at one of his dealerships. His outdoor advertising network has probably planted a few billboards in your face. Ever visited a Ripley’s Believe it or Not! museum? That’s Pattison’s, too. As an employer of 22,000 Canadians, there’s no doubt Pattison has the ear of politicians. He even hired Glen Clark, a former B.C. premier.

Research Interest

As an employer of 22,000 Canadians, there’s no doubt Pattison has the ear of politicians. He even hired Glen Clark, a former B.C. premier.