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Pierre Karl PÉLadeau

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Born 16 October 1961, Montréal[1]
Occupation Businessman, former politician[1]
Offices held MNA for Saint-Jérôme; leader of the Parti Québécois[1]
President and CEO of Québecor 1999–2013; since February 2017[2]
Elected PQ leader 15 May 2015[2]
Resigned as PQ leader 2 May 2016[2]

Pierre Karl Péladeau is a Canadian businessman and former politician who served as president and CEO of Québecor and as leader of the Parti Québécois.

Context

Pierre Karl Péladeau is a Canadian businessman and former politician [1]. He led Québecor as president and CEO from 1999 to 2013 and returned to that role in February 2017 [2]. In 2014, he was elected MNA for Saint-Jérôme, and on 15 May 2015 he became leader of the Parti Québécois [2]. He resigned as deputy and PQ leader on 2 May 2016 [2]. He holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy (1983) and a bachelor’s degree in law (1987) [2]. He is often confused with his father, Pierre Péladeau, who founded Québecor [1].

Documented claims

  • Pierre Karl Péladeau was president and CEO of Québecor from 1999 to 2013 and again since February 2017. [2]
  • He was elected MNA for Saint-Jérôme in 2014 and became leader of the Parti Québécois on 15 May 2015. [2]
  • He resigned as deputy and PQ leader on 2 May 2016. [2]

Questions and answers

Is Pierre Karl Péladeau a billionaire?

According to one source, his net worth is estimated at $3.7 billion [1].

When was Pierre Karl Péladeau born?

He was born on 16 October 1961 in Montréal [1].

What political offices did Pierre Karl Péladeau hold?

He was MNA for Saint-Jérôme and leader of the Parti Québécois [1].

Sources

  1. Pierre Karl Péladeau Net Worth $3.7B, Global Rank #1146 — iconicbillionaires.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. QuickSketch of Parti Québécois Leader Pierre Karl Péladeau - Montreal | Globalnews.ca — globalnews.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People