Julie Drolet

Julie Drolet is a Canadian journalist and television host who has worked for Radio-Canada and ICI RDI since 1992.

Julie Drolet is a Canadian journalist and television host who has worked for Radio-Canada and ICI RDI since 1992. She is best known for anchoring French-language news programs, including Téléjournal Midi and L’Info, and for her on-air return after treatment for breast cancer. Drolet is a recognizable figure for Canadian viewers of Radio-Canada and ICI RDI, as part of Quebec and Canadian French-language public broadcasting.

Career

Julie Drolet has spent much of her career with Radio-Canada, where she has worked in television news since 1992. Her roles have included anchoring news programs and serving as a host on ICI RDI. She has anchored Téléjournal Midi and the weekday program L’Info.

Health and public return

In 2024, Drolet disclosed that she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer and stepped away from broadcasting for treatment. Media reports later noted her return to television following chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.

Public profile

Drolet is a familiar figure in French-language Canadian news broadcasting, particularly in Quebec. Her work has been presented in interviews and broadcaster profiles as part of Radio-Canada's news lineup.