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Paul Larocque

Paul Larocque is a Canadian television and radio journalist and political commentator from Quebec.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Paul Larocque is a Canadian television and radio journalist and political commentator from Quebec, best known for his work on TVA/LCN.

What it is

Paul Larocque is a Quebec media personality who has worked in journalism and television hosting since 1977. He began his career on Quebec radio stations and later became a parliamentary correspondent at the Quebec National Assembly for TVA from 1992 to 2006. He is now a political analyst and host on LCN.

Key details

Larocque was born in Val-d'Or, Quebec, and studied at Cégep de Jonquière. He is known for hosting or appearing on programs such as *La Joute* and *Le Bilan* on LCN. Profiles describe him as a well-known figure to the Quebec public, especially in political coverage.

Why it matters

Larocque's career spans decades of Quebec and Canadian political journalism, making him a relevant figure for Canadian readers interested in French-language news media and political commentary.

In short

  • Quebec journalist and TV/radio host since 1977
  • Parliamentary correspondent for TVA from 1992 to 2006
  • Host and analyst on LCN programs *La Joute* and *Le Bilan*
  • Born in Val-d'Or, Quebec; studied at Cégep de Jonquière
Canadian angle

He is a Quebec media figure whose work has focused on Canadian and provincial politics, making him relevant to Canadian readers interested in French-language news media.

Quick questions

Who is Paul Larocque?
Paul Larocque is a Canadian journalist, television host, and radio host from Quebec, known for political commentary on TVA/LCN.
What is Paul Larocque known for?
He is known for political analysis and for hosting or appearing on TVA/LCN programs such as *La Joute* and *Le Bilan*.
Where is Paul Larocque from?
He is reported to be from Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada.

Sources

  1. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Larocque_(journaliste)
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, occupation, and education for the journalist Paul Larocque.
  2. Formax — https://formax.qc.ca/en/portfolio/paul-larocque-conferencier/
    Supports: Career summary, TV roles, and reputation in Quebec media.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9627487/
    Supports: Hosting credits and media appearances.
  4. Capilano University — https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/governance/senate/honorary-degrees/2023-recipients/paul-larocque/
    Supports: Current role as President & CEO of Arts Umbrella for a different Paul Larocque; used to distinguish identity.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_LaRocque
    Supports: Different historical person named Paul LaRocque; used to distinguish identity.