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Stéphan Bureau

Stéphan Bureau is a Canadian journalist, television interviewer, and producer known for work in French-language Canadian media.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Stéphan Bureau is a Canadian journalist, television interviewer, and producer known for his work in French-language Canadian media. He has hosted and produced interview programs and documentary series, including *Contact* and *Les grandes entrevues Juste pour rire*. Bureau has conducted more than 10,000 interviews over his career.

Career

Bureau has worked as a journalist, host, interviewer, and producer across Canadian media outlets. Sources describe roles at TVA, Société Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec, QUB, and BFMTV.

Interview programs

He is best known for long-form interview formats, especially *Contact* and *Les grandes entrevues Juste pour rire*. These programs focus on extended conversations with public figures and cultural personalities.

Recognition

His biography says he has received nine Gemini Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. It also states that his work was awarded the Ordre de la Pléiade by the Organisation internationale de la francophonie.

Recent activity

Recent sources indicate that he has continued to work as an analyst and commentator on current affairs, including US politics, for media outlets such as BFMTV, TVA, and QUB.

Key facts

  • Stéphan Bureau is a Canadian journalist and television interviewer born July 2, 1964.
  • He is known for long-form interview programs *Contact* and *Les grandes entrevues Juste pour rire*.
  • He has conducted more than 10,000 interviews over his career.
  • He has won nine Gemini Awards and the Ordre de la Pléiade.
  • He has worked for TVA, Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec, QUB, and BFMTV.
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Canadian context

He is a prominent figure in Canadian French-language journalism and television, with a career spanning major outlets such as TVA, Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec, and QUB.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stéphan Bureau?
Stéphan Bureau is a Canadian journalist, television interviewer, producer, and radio host known for French-language media work.
What is Stéphan Bureau known for?
He is best known for interview programs and documentary series, especially *Contact* and *Les grandes entrevues Juste pour rire*.
When was Stéphan Bureau born?
He was born on July 2, 1964.
How many interviews has he done?
His biography states that he has conducted more than 10,000 interviews over his career.
Has Stéphan Bureau won awards?
His biography says he has received nine Gemini Awards and the Ordre de la Pléiade.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phan_Bureau
    Supports: Birth date and identification as a Canadian journalist, TV interviewer, and producer.
  2. Stéphan Bureau Medias — https://www.stephanbureaumedias.com/full-biography
    Supports: Career overview, interview count, notable programs, awards, and recent roles.
  3. CFAM Montreal — https://www.cfamontreal.org/static/uploaded/Files/Conferenciers/2018-2019/2019-06-06-Bio-Stephan-Bureau-FR.pdf
    Supports: Roles at TVA and Radio-Canada, and recognition for interviews and hosting work.
  4. La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/2019-06-01/le-nouveau-cycle-de-stephan-bureau
    Supports: Career overview and movement across Canadian media outlets.
  5. Journal de Montréal — https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/02/15/des-la-semaine-prochaine-stephan-bureau-fera-de-lanalyse-dans-le-tva-nouvelles-22-h
    Supports: Recent commentary and analyst roles with TVA, QUB, and BFMTV.