N. Murray Edwards

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N. Murray Edwards is one of the richest Canadians, according to Forbes. His net worth is said to be $1.4 Billion US.

Edwards studied at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Science. He also studied at the University of Toronto, enrolling in the Doctor of Jurisprudence program.

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Edwards has more at stake in the Canadian oil sands than possibly any other individual. His company, Canadian Natural Resources, has sketched out plans to spend $25 billion to turn the bitumen-bearing shale found in northern Alberta into barrels of crude oil. This media shy lawyer-turned financier also owns big stakes in Ensign Energy, Canada's second biggest oil services company, and Penn West, one of Canada's biggest energy trusts. He also owns Lake Louise, Canada's famous ski hill, and shares of the Calgary Flames hockey team.