The Globe and Mail reports in its Saturday, Nov. 5, edition that an examination of Clinton Foundation documents and Bill Clinton's and Hillary Clinton's own financial disclosures reveal a web of connections into Bay Street.
The Globe's Karen Howlett, Jeffrey Jones and Andrew Willis write that the list of individuals and corporations with whom the Clintons have done business in the 16 years since they left the White House is a long one. The Clinton Foundation counts Magna International, Barrick Gold and Toronto-Dominion Bank among its large donors.
Many wealthy individuals have also supported the charity. To take three examples: Lukas Lundin, chairman of Lundin Gold, donated $1-million to $5-million. Another $500,000 to $1-million came from Toronto real estate executive Michael Cooper, whose companies own a collection of choice office properties in Canada, including 50 per cent of Toronto's Scotia Plaza.
TD deputy chairman Frank McKenna kicked in $100,000 to $250,000.
Beyond the charity, the Canadian business establishment also played a not-insignificant role in the building of the Clintons' personal fortune after Mr. Clinton's two terms as president were over.
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