Great West Life Assurance

Great-West Life (GWL) was founded in Winnipeg was incorporated on August 28, 1891. GWL acquired its rival Canada Life in 2003. In 2019, Great-West Lifeco consolidated its three brands in Canada as “Canada Life”.

1922 – Great West Life Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: John D. Atchison

Erected for one of Western Canada’s largest financial institutions,

1955 – Canada Life Assurance / Great West Life, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: Moody & Moore / Marani & Morris

Designed as a corporate headquarters for Great West Life Assurance after they outgrew their Lombard Avenue premises,

1983 – Great West Life Assurance, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: Smith Carter Partners / Skidmore, Owings &

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Great West Life Assurance

1922 – Great West Life Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1955 – Canada Life Assurance / Great West Life, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1983 – Great West Life Assurance, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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