Our STory

We build what endures.

With thoughtful holdings, long-term commitments,
and a simple promise at the heart of it all: leave every place better than we found it.

Di Brina Family Holdings is a Canadian family enterprise with roots in Northern Ontario and ambitions that reach nationwide. Guided by heritage, stewardship, and a long-term view, we partner with business owners and communities to build companies that last—and to reinvest in the people and regions that shape our story.

Our work spans financial services, real estate and development, media and film, and emerging ventures that contribute to Canada’s economic future. Across every sector, we commit to the same principles: treat people with respect, make decisions that stand the test of time, and measure success by what our companies leave behind—strong jobs, dependable services, and communities that thrive.

Our values are reflected not only in what we build, but in what we choose to support. In recent years, we helped establish a $100,000 unrestricted endowment at Cambrian College’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business, contributed $25,000 to strengthen Kivi Park’s outdoor infrastructure, and made a $1,000,000 investment in Health Sciences North Foundation to expand cancer care capacity for families across the region. These commitments sit alongside our continued support for education, healthcare, recreation, and local institutions that form the backbone of vibrant Canadian communities.

We believe in clear promises and steady delivery. We show up, honour our commitments, and take the long view—because legacy is built one decision, one partnership, and one community impact at a time. This is the story we’re shaping in Sudbury, across Northern Ontario, and throughout Canada

OUR Milestones

ROOTED IN CANADA. GUIDED BY FAMILY. BUILT TO LAST.

Our story begins with a simple belief: invest in people, commit for the long run, and build businesses that outlive the generation that started them.
2021
GOLD LEAF FINANCIAL GROUP INC. FOUNDED
Gold Leaf Financial Group Inc. launches as a full-service advisory firm, bringing wealth management, insurance, group benefits and retirement, and human capital management together under one integrated, client-focused team.
2021
DI BRINA FILM ESTABLISHED
A new creative pillar joins the portfolio as Di Brina Film is founded—entering the market with See For Me, a breakout Canadian feature that marked a bold and successful debut in the film industry.
2024
$100,000 ENDOWMENT AT CAMBRIAN COLLEGE
Di Brina Family Holdings establishes a $100,000 unrestricted endowment for Cambrian College’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business, with the College naming the Di Brina Family Holdings Conference Room in recognition of the contribution.
2024
$1,000,000 TO HEALTH SCIENCES NORTH FOUNDATION
A landmark $1 million gift to HSN’s Shirley & Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre funds a new CT scanner, doubles infusion capacity from four to eight chairs, and supports critical equipment upgrades. In recognition of this investment in regional cancer care, the chemotherapy suite will be named the Di Brina Family Chemotherapy Suite.
2025
NORTHERN SKYLINE DEVELOPMENTS GOES LIVE
Di Brina Family Holdings unifies its real estate vision under Northern Skyline Developments, launching a full-scope development platform delivering end-to-end projects across Northern Ontario.
2025
NATIONAL HONOUR
Michael Di Brina receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing his distinguished leadership and longstanding service to communities across Canada.
2025
PUBLIC ART SPONSORSHIP: “CONNECTION” MURAL
Di Brina Family Holdings and Gold Leaf sponsor Connection by artist Dinho Bento through the Up Here Festival, bringing new colour, culture, and creative energy to Sudbury’s downtown core.
2025
GOLD LEAF EXPANDS INTO CREATIVE SERVICES
Gold Leaf broadens its national advisory platform by launching a dedicated Creative Services division—adding design, media, and digital production to its core offerings. This expansion strengthens Gold Leaf as a diversified, full-spectrum partner for businesses seeking strategic guidance, brand development, and modern client engagement.
2025
DI BRINA FILM GREENLIGHTS PHREAKER
Di Brina Film officially greenlights PHREAKER, the second feature in its emerging national portfolio—a razor-sharp techno-thriller. With a dynamic creative team and a bold visual style, the film marks a major step forward, signalling its commitment to ambitious, contemporary storytelling.