Is Hudson's Bay (The Bay) Canadian?
No longer operating
This business has closed or no longer operates in Canada. It was foreign-owned before it closed.
What we found
Liquidated 2025. At time of liquidation: privately held by shareholders led by Richard Baker (HBC governor). Filed creditor protection March 2025.
The receipt
| Verdict | Closed |
| Category | Retail |
| HQ | Toronto, Ontario |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://nationalpost.com/news/who-owns-hudsons-bay-and-why-canadas-old… secondary source — registry check pending “It turns out Canada's oldest company hasn't been Canadian for quite some time, implying foreign ownership at liquidation.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Hudson's Bay (The Bay)
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Stores | Canadian discount department store chains | Terrebonne, QC | View ownership → |
| Holt Renfrew | Fashion, Apparel & Retail | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Hudson's Bay Company | Department Store | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| La Maison Simons | Retail | Quebec City, QC | View ownership → |
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