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Pierre-Karl Péladeau

Pierre Karl Péladeau
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Leader of the Official Opposition in Quebec
In office
15 May 2015 – 2 May 2016
Preceded by Stéphane Bédard
Succeeded by Sylvain Gaudreault
Leader of the Parti Québécois
In office
15 May 2015 – 2 May 2016
Preceded by Stéphane Bédard (interim)
Succeeded by Sylvain Gaudreault (interim)
MNA for Saint-Jérôme
In office
7 April 2014 – 2 May 2016
Preceded by Jacques Duchesneau
Succeeded by Marc Bourcier
Personal details
Born Pierre-Carl Péladeau
(1961-10-16) 16 October 1961 (age 55)
Montreal, Québec
Nationality Canadian
Political party Parti Québécois
Spouse(s) Julie Snyder (2001-2014, 2015-2016)
Isabelle Hervet (1994-2000)
Children 3
Parents Pierre Péladeau
Alma mater UQAM
Université de Montréal
Occupation Businessman

Pierre Karl Péladeau (born 16 October 1961) is a Canadian businessman and former politician. Péladeau was the Leader of the Opposition in the Quebec National Assembly from his election as leader of the Parti Québécois on 15 May 2015 until his resignation on 2 May 2016 for family reasons. He was also the MNA for Saint-Jérôme. Péladeau is the president and CEO of Quebecor Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and Sun Media Corporation.

Péladeau is the son of the Quebecor founder Pierre Péladeau, along with siblings Érik Péladeau, Anne-Marie Péladeau, Isabelle Péladeau,Simon-Pierre Péladeau, Esther Péladeau and Jean B. Péladeau. He was educated in Montreal and Paris, especially at Université Paris VIII. He did his CEGEP diploma at the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. He holds a degree in philosophy from Université du Québec à Montréal and a law degree from Université de Montréal.

Péladeau joined his father’s management team at an early age. He is known to be confrontational with unions and has used lock-out tactics at least 14 times. He counts Brian Mulroney amongst his business associates. Péladeau sits on the boards of several Quebecor companies and is active in many charitable and cultural organizations. Quebecers identify him with his initials, PKP.


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