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Marcel Aubut

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Key facts

Born January 5, 1948[2]
Birthplace Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada[1]
Occupation Lawyer and businessman[1]
Role President and CEO of the Quebec Nordiques[2]
Role President of the Canadian Olympic Committee[2]

Marcel Aubut is a Quebec lawyer and businessman who served as president and CEO of the Quebec Nordiques and later as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

Context

Marcel Aubut is a Quebec lawyer and businessman who led the Quebec Nordiques as president and CEO and later served as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee [2]. He was born on January 5, 1948, in Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec [1][2]. His tenure with the Nordiques included involvement in the team's acquisition by Quebec investors [2]. He also held the presidency of the Canadian Olympic Committee, with sources noting different time frames such as 2009–2015 and 2010–2015 [1][3]. Aubut received several honours, including Queen’s Counsel in 1986, Officer of the Order of Canada in 1993, and Officer of the Ordre national du Québec in 2006 [4].

Documented claims

  • Aubut was involved in the acquisition of the Quebec Nordiques by Quebec investors. [2]
  • He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1986, Officer of the Order of Canada in 1993, and Officer of the Ordre national du Québec in 2006. [4]

Questions and answers

Who is Marcel Aubut?

Marcel Aubut is a Quebec lawyer and businessman who was president and CEO of the Quebec Nordiques and later president of the Canadian Olympic Committee [2].

What was Aubut accused of?

The sources do not specify the accusations against Aubut.

Who was the owner of the Quebec Nordiques?

Aubut was president and CEO of the Nordiques and was involved in their acquisition by Quebec investors [2].

How much were the Nordiques sold for?

The sources do not state the sale price of the Nordiques.

Sources

  1. La gloire, la peine et le bonheur retrouvé de Marcel Aubut — lesoleil.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Marcel Aubut - Les Nordiques de Québec — histoirenordiques.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. MICHEL MORIN — extrait.qublivre.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Petites histoires derrière la grande histoire de Marcel Aubut — lemondejuridique.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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