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Celine Galipeau

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Key facts

Born March 11, 1957[2]
Birthplace Longueuil, Quebec, Canada[2]
Occupation News anchor[2]
Employer Radio-Canada[1]
Program Le Téléjournal[1]

Céline Galipeau is a Canadian journalist and television news anchor for Radio-Canada, best known as the weekday anchor of *Le Téléjournal* [1].

Context

Céline Galipeau is a Canadian journalist and television news anchor for Radio-Canada, best known as the weekday anchor of *Le Téléjournal* [1]. She began her journalism career in 1983 and joined Radio-Canada in 1984 [4]. She worked as a foreign correspondent in cities including London, Moscow, Beijing, and Afghanistan [4]. One source says she received the Order of Canada in 2013.

Documented claims

  • She is the weekday anchor of Radio-Canada’s flagship newscast *Le Téléjournal*. [1]
  • She worked as a foreign correspondent for Radio-Canada in cities including London, Moscow, Beijing, and Afghanistan. [4]
  • One source says she became the first female news anchor on national television in 2009. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Céline Galipeau known for?

She is known as the weekday anchor of Radio-Canada’s flagship newscast *Le Téléjournal* [1].

When did Céline Galipeau start her journalism career?

She began her journalism career in 1983 and joined Radio-Canada in 1984 [4].

Where has Céline Galipeau worked as a foreign correspondent?

She worked in cities including London, Moscow, Beijing, and Afghanistan [4].

Sources

  1. Céline Galipeau - Les Prix du Québec — prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Galipeau, Céline | Notre université — uottawa.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Mrs. Céline Galipeau | The Governor General of Canada — gg.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Céline Galipeau - Wikipedia — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People