Pierre Karl Péladeau
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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 for Saint-Jérôme. Péladeau is the president and CEO of Quebecor Inc. He used to own Sun Media Corporation. Péladeau is seen as a "strong Quebec nationalist" and an influential businessman in Quebec.[1]
Quick Facts Leader of the Opposition in Quebec, Preceded by ...
Pierre Karl Péladeau | |
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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) |
MNA for Saint-Jérôme | |
In office 7 April 2014 – 2 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Jacques Duchesneau |
Succeeded by | Marc Bourcier |
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Born | Pierre-Carl Péladeau (1961-10-16) 16 October 1961 (age 62) Montreal, Quebec |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Parti Québécois |
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Occupation | Businessman, Politician |
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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.[2][3]