Pierre Karl Péladeau: King of Quebec - Macleans.ca
Quebecor's restless titan: He controls the province’s media and its star system. Courted by politicians, he's feared by journalists
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Quebecor's restless titan: He controls the province’s media and its star system. Courted by politicians, he's feared by journalists
macleans.caIt lasted only 14 months, but Pierre Karl Péladeau's political career is coloured with plenty of controversy, gaffes and surprises. Here are a few of them.
www.cbc.caAlexandre Taillefer says journalists who work for PKP are encouraged to fall in line with their owner's political views and interests.
globalnews.caIn Quebec, media concentration may threaten Canada's existence.
thetyee.caIs Quebecor's Pierre Karl Peladeau a friend or foe of Canadian content?
www.cbc.caPierre Karl Péladeau's tearful evocation of his children as the main reason he quit as leader of the Parti Quebecois has politicians of all stripes reflecting on the challenges they face making time for their families.
www.cbc.caHow recruiting one of Canada’s most powerful tycoons has given the separatists a real chance
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