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Claude Saucier

Claude Saucier is a Québécois radio and television host from Louiseville, Quebec.

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

Claude Saucier is a Québécois radio and television host from Louiseville, Quebec. He is known for his work at CKCN, Radio-Québec, TVA, and Radio-Canada, including co-creating *Salut, Bonjour!* and hosting *C’est si bon* on ICI Musique.

Early life and education

Claude Saucier was born in Louiseville, Quebec. Available sources indicate he studied in Trois-Rivières during his adolescence.

Broadcasting career

Saucier started on the radio in 1970 at CKCN in Sept-Îles and later worked at stations and networks including CKAC, Radio-Québec, TVA, and Radio-Canada. Media reports describe him as having had more than 50 years in broadcasting.

Television and radio work

He became familiar to Quebec audiences through *Télé-Service* and as a co-creator of *Salut, Bonjour!*. He later hosted and produced programs at Radio-Canada, including *Bonjour chez vous* and *L’air d’aller*.

C’est si bon and retirement

From 2011, Saucier hosted *C’est si bon* on ICI Musique, a program focused on jazz, swing, big band, and classic popular music. He announced his retirement in 2024 and ended the program that June.

Key facts

Claude Saucier was born in Louiseville, Quebec, and studied in Trois-Rivières.
He began his broadcasting career in 1970 at CKCN in Sept-Îles.
He worked for Quebec broadcasters including CKAC, Radio-Québec, TVA, and Radio-Canada.
He co-created the television program *Salut, Bonjour!* and hosted *C’est si bon* on ICI Musique.
He retired from broadcasting in June 2024 after more than 50 years in the industry.

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Canadian context

Claude Saucier is a notable figure in Quebec and Canadian broadcasting, with a career spanning major French-language radio and television outlets across Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Claude Saucier?

Claude Saucier is a Canadian radio and television host from Quebec, best known for work on *Salut, Bonjour!* and *C’est si bon*.

What is Claude Saucier known for?

He is known for a long broadcasting career in Quebec, especially as co-creator of *Salut, Bonjour!* and host of *C’est si bon*.

When did Claude Saucier start his career?

He began working in radio in 1970 at CKCN in Sept-Îles.

What was Claude Saucier’s last major radio role?

His final major role was hosting *C’est si bon* on ICI Musique, which he left in June 2024.

Is Claude Saucier a politician?

No. The available sources identify Claude Saucier as a broadcaster, not a politician.

References

French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Saucier
Supports: Identifies Claude Saucier as a Quebec radio and television host and mentions his major programs and employers.
Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/1-8887513/claude-saucier-raccroche-son-micro
Supports: Confirms his retirement, his origin in Louiseville, and his final *C’est si bon* broadcast.
Le Nouvelliste — https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/arts/art-local/2024/06/17/claude-saucier-communicateur-a-vie-YYHKSZZP55ELDCM5EDT4GZQ3RQ/
Supports: Provides biographical details, career timeline, and work at Radio-Canada.
La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/2024-02-03/ici-musique/la-retraite-pour-claude-saucier.php
Supports: Confirms his retirement announcement and long tenure hosting *C’est si bon*.
Journal de Montréal — https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/09/05/photos-souvenirs--claude-saucier
Supports: Supports early career details and his connection to *C’est si bon* and classic music programming.
Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2047075/saucier-emission-si-bon-retraite
Supports: Confirms his career length, return to Mauricie, and final season details.