Pierre Karl Péladeau
Pierre Karl Péladeau | |
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Péladeau in 2024 | |
| Leader of the 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) |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec 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 16 October 1961 |
| Party | Parti Québécois |
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| Children | 5 |
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| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Pierre Karl Péladeau OQ (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ kaʁl pelado]; born 16 October 1961), also known by his initials PKP, is a Canadian businessman, billionaire and former politician. He was also the MNA (Member of the National Assembly) for Saint-Jérôme. Péladeau is the president and CEO of Quebecor Inc. He is seen as a "strong Quebec nationalist" and who has wielded his media properties to influence Quebec politics. Péladeau used to own Sun Media Corporation.
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.