Pierre Karl Péladeau
| Pierre Karl Péladeau | |
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| Leader of the Official Opposition in Quebec | |
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In office 15 May 2015 – 2 May 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Stéphane Bédard |
| Succeeded by | Sylvain Gaudreault |
| Leader of the Parti Québécois | |
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In office 15 May 2015 – 2 May 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Stéphane Bédard (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Sylvain Gaudreault (interim) |
| MNA for Saint-Jérôme | |
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In office 7 April 2014 – 2 May 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques Duchesneau |
| Succeeded by | Marc Bourcier |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Pierre-Carl Péladeau 16 October 1961 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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