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Claude Poirier

Claude Poirier is a Canadian journalist, columnist, broadcaster, and hostage negotiator from Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Claude Poirier is a Canadian journalist, columnist, broadcaster, and hostage negotiator from Quebec. He is best known for his long career reporting on crime and for participating in negotiations during hostage-taking and kidnapping cases. Born in Montréal in 1938, he has been a prominent figure in French-language Quebec media.

Career

Claude Poirier built a long career in Quebec media as a journalist, columnist, and broadcaster. He became especially known for crime reporting and for his role in negotiations during hostage-taking and kidnapping situations. His work has spanned decades in journalism and communication.

Public role as negotiator

Poirier is widely identified with hostage negotiations and with communicating between authorities, offenders, and the public. Accounts of his career describe him as an active participant in several high-profile cases, making him a notable figure in the field.

Media profile

He has been a recognizable figure in French-language Quebec media for many years. His work as a crime reporter for TVA and his involvement in hostage negotiations have made him a public personality beyond standard newsroom reporting.

Key facts

  • He has been a long-time crime reporter for TVA.
  • He is also known publicly as a hostage negotiator.
  • Sources describe his career as spanning decades in journalism and communication.
  • He has been associated with reporting on major criminal and hostage cases in Quebec.
  • He was born in Montréal in 1938.
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Canadian context

Claude Poirier is a notable Quebec media personality whose reporting and negotiator role are part of Canadian criminal-justice and broadcast history.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Claude Poirier?
Claude Poirier is a Canadian journalist, columnist, broadcaster, and negotiator from Quebec, known for crime reporting and hostage-negotiation work.
What is Claude Poirier best known for?
He is best known for his long career as a crime reporter and for his involvement in hostage negotiations.
Where was Claude Poirier born?
He was born in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
What is Claude Poirier’s full name?
His birth name is Joseph Edmour Claude Poirier.
What language does Claude Poirier work in?
He is associated with French-language media in Quebec.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Poirier
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and general identification as a Canadian journalist, columnist, and negotiator.
  2. Wikipedia (fr) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Poirier_(Qu%C3%A9bec)
    Supports: Quebec-based journalist/negotiator profile and occupational background.
  3. Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/10-4-les-secrets-de-claude-poirier/id1657010719
    Supports: Describes his long career and involvement in hostage-taking and negotiation cases.
  4. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hWmXYsVdI0
    Supports: States that he became a prominent hostage negotiator in the 1970s and discusses his media career.