About Laurent Picard
Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 84). Laurent Picard was a Canadian teacher, known for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Laurent A. Picard (27 October 1927 – 29 August 2012 ) was a French-Canadian businessman and former president of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Between 1975 and 1977 he was director of Telesat.
From 1978 to 1986, he was the dean of the Faculty of Management at McGill University.
He was a member of the board of directors at Dorel Industries.
He was made a Companion of the Order of Canada in 1976.
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Who was Laurent Picard?
Canadian civil servant
When was Laurent Picard born?
Laurent Picard was born on 27 October 1927 in Quebec City.
When did Laurent Picard die?
Laurent Picard died on 29 August 2012 in Montreal, Quebec.
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Laurent Picard was a teacher.
What was Laurent Picard known for?
Laurent Picard was known for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Laurent Picard was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurent Picard. https://biography.guide/laurent-picard/
MLA: "Laurent Picard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laurent-picard/.
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