Raymond Malenfant (6 October 1930 – 7 January 2022) was a Canadian businessman.

He found most of his success in the hotel business, reaching his peak in the late 1980s with a fortune of approximately $400 million.

[1] He was known for his leadership of the Universal chain, composed of nine hotels, six office towers, multiple conference rooms, and a ski center.

[2] He was the owner of the Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix[3] and the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg.

[4] Malenfant died on 7 January 2022, at the age of 91.