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Edward Sonshine
Founder at
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
Net worth: 11 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Founder of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust and AWZ Ventures, Inc., Edward Sonshine is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 10 different companies and currently holds the position of Chairman for Chesswood Group Ltd., Partner & Chairman at AWZ Ventures, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer & Non-Independent Trustee at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. He is also on the board of Cineplex Entertainment LP, Cineplex Entertainment Corp., The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc. and Sinai Health System (Canada) and Member of Order of Ontario. Edward Sonshine previously occupied the position of Chairman for Chesswood Group Ltd. Chairman at cars4U Ltd. and Chairman at Chesswood Income Fund (both are subsidiaries of Chesswood Group Ltd.), Chairman for Chesswood Group Ltd. Chairman for cars4U Ltd. and Chairman of Chesswood Income Fund (both are subsidiaries of Chesswood Group Ltd.), Chairman of Canada-Israel Securities Ltd., Chairman at Israel Bonds Canada and Chairman for Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation of Toronto. He received a graduate degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | 6,80,119 ( 0.23% ) | 11 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Edward Sonshine active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Founder | 10/07/1981 |
Cineplex Entertainment Corp. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2010 |
AWZ Ventures, Inc.
 AWZ Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance AWZ invests in companies located in Israel. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technologies with strong growth potential in the cyber, intelligence and physical security. They provide financing for early stage capital requirements. | Founder | - |
Sinai Health System (Canada)
 Sinai Health System (Canada) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates general hospitals | Director/Board Member | - |
The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc.
 The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care system services | Director/Board Member | - |
Order of Ontario
 Order of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Honorary society | Corporate Officer/Principal | 20/10/2011 |
Cineplex Entertainment LP
 Cineplex Entertainment LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns, operates and leases movie theatres | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Edward Sonshine
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CHESSWOOD GROUP LIMITED | Chairman | 30/10/2024 |
| CINEPLEX INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2020 |
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Training of Edward Sonshine
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
53
1st degree connections
24
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 24 |
|---|---|
Royal Bank of Canada
 Royal Bank of Canada Major BanksFinance Operates as a national commercial bank | Finance |
Cangene Corp.
 Cangene Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures, and sells biopharmaceutical drugs | Health Technology |
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
 RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a real estate investment trust | Finance |
cars4U Ltd.
 cars4U Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides automobile dealership services | Retail Trade |
Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund
 Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates theaters | Consumer Services |
Chesswood Income Fund
 Chesswood Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Cineplex, Inc.
 Cineplex, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates movie theatres | Consumer Services |
Chesswood Group Ltd.
 Chesswood Group Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financing services | Finance |
University of Toronto
 University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sinai Health System
 Sinai Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides urban healthcare services | Health Services |
Cineplex Entertainment LP
Cineplex Entertainment LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns, operates and leases movie theatres | Consumer Services |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Serves the global retail real estate industry | Finance |
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc.
 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides charity relief | Health Services |
Canada-Israel Securities Ltd.
 Canada-Israel Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Issues bonds | Finance |
Mount Sinai Hospital (Canada)
 Mount Sinai Hospital (Canada) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospital | Health Services |
Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation of Toronto | |
Order of Ontario
Order of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Honorary society | Commercial Services |
Osgoode Hall Law School
 Osgoode Hall Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cineplex Entertainment Corp. | |
Cineplex GP | |
The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc.
The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care system services | Health Services |
AWZ Ventures, Inc.
AWZ Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance AWZ invests in companies located in Israel. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technologies with strong growth potential in the cyber, intelligence and physical security. They provide financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Sinai Health System (Canada)
Sinai Health System (Canada) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates general hospitals | Health Services |
Israel Bonds Canada
 Israel Bonds Canada Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
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