Seafood magnate John Risley leads venture to build infrastructure in Canada’s Arctic

Seafood magnate John Risley leads venture to build infrastructure in Canada’s Arctic

Startup believes it can be a catalyst for country’s economic expansion in the North

Seafood magnate John Risley leads venture to build infrastructure in Canada’s Arctic – by Nicolas Van Praet (Globe and Mail – May 23, 2025)

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ Nova Scotia billionaire John Risley says Canada has neglected the Arctic for far too long, which has undermined the country’s economic prospects and put its sovereignty at risk. He’s betting he can light a fire for change. Mr. Risley, who made his fortune with Clearwater Seafoods before turning to investments in MDA Space and ...