Andre Pratte

Andre Pratte

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Montreal, Quebec

Journalist & Former Senator | Canadian Democracy, Federalism & Public Institutions Expert

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  • Podcasts
  • Media Interviews
  • Books
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Andre Pratte

André Pratte, Chief Editorial Writer, La Presse

Main Video

Andre Pratte Expertise

  • Global Shifts & Geopolitics
  • Governance
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Government Departments & Agencies

*These themes reflect the primary subjects the speaker can address. Please review the topic descriptions and speaker topic ideas below the bio to guide your planning.

Podcast 1

Andre Pratte

Il Reste Du Monde

André Pratte | DÉbat Avec L’ex-éditorialiste De La Presse

Interview 1

Andre Pratte
Qub : Radio • Télé • Balado • Vidéo
Quebec Currency: "the Plq Has Homework to Do," Says André Pratte

Interview 2

Andre Pratte
Cjad 800 Montreal
Here's Why One Former Canadian Senator Is Sounding the Alarm Over Bill C-5

Interview 3

Andre Pratte
CPAC
André Pratte Talks About the Legacy of Former Minister Marc Lalonde

Interview 4

Andre Pratte
Radio Canada
La Contribution à La Société Des Personnes De Plus De 65 Ans, Et Les Différences Générationnelles De La Communication Au Travail

Book 1

Andre Pratte
Extraordinary Canadians Wilfrid Laurier
Andre Pratte reveals Wilfrid Laurier as a pragmatic leader navigating unity, minority rights, and compromise in early Canada.
Extraordinary Canadians Wilfrid Laurier

Book 2

Andre Pratte
Sénateur, Moi?
Andre Pratte reflects on his Senate years, journalism career, and personal struggles shaping his views on politics and public life.
Sénateur, moi?

Book 3

Andre Pratte
Legacy: How French Canadians Shaped North America
Andre Pratte explores how French Canadian pioneers shaped Canada and North America through exploration, culture, and nation building.
Legacy: How French Canadians Shaped North America

Book 4

Andre Pratte
Qui A Raison?: Lettres Sur L'avenir Du Québec
Andre Pratte engages in a candid dialogue on Quebec sovereignty, federalism, and identity through rigorous debate and democratic exchange.
Qui a raison?: Lettres sur l'avenir du Québec

Article 1

Andre Pratte
André Pratte: Why Quebec Separatists are Embracing the Trump Factor
Andre Pratte analyzes why some Quebec sovereigntists draw lessons from Donald Trump’s populist disruption of established politics.

Article 2

Andre Pratte
Journalist André Pratte: ‘liberalism in Quebec Is in A Very Difficult Situation’
Andre Pratte warns that liberalism in Quebec faces serious strain amid polarization, identity politics, and weakening public trust.

Article 3

Andre Pratte
Pratte: With No Time to Waste, Quebec Liberals Must Restore Discipline
Andre Pratte argues Quebec Liberals must urgently restore discipline and clarity to remain credible and competitive in today’s political...

Article 4

Andre Pratte
André Pratte: Putting Up Roadblocks On Quebec’s Road Toward Authoritarianism
Andre Pratte argues regulatory roadblocks in Quebec risk slowing economic growth and weakening long term policy credibility.

ANDRE PRATTE BIOGRAPHY

Andre Pratte is a Canadian journalist, author, and former independent senator whose work focuses on Canadian democracy, federalism, and public institutions. His career bridges national journalism, legislative experience, and public affairs analysis. Over several decades at La Presse, Andre Pratte worked as a columnist and editorial writer and held senior editorial leadership responsibilities. His writing addressed Quebec politics, national unity, constitutional debate, and the role of institutions in democratic life.

As an editorial writer, Andre Pratte contributed to shaping public understanding of political systems and policy constraints. His work emphasized evidence based argument, institutional context, and the consequences of political choices. In recognition of his journalism, Andre Pratte received a National Newspaper Award for editorial writing. The award reflects sustained contribution to Canadian political discourse through editorial analysis.

In 2016, Andre Pratte was appointed to the Senate of Canada as an independent senator following reforms to the appointment process. He served until October 2019. During his Senate tenure, Andre Pratte participated in legislative debate and institutional review related to governance, accountability, and democratic process. His experience provided direct exposure to parliamentary procedure and the realities of federal decision making.

Alongside his journalism and legislative work, Andre Pratte is the author of several books examining Canadian political culture. His published work includes analysis of Quebec identity, liberalism, and Canadian political history. His writing on Wilfrid Laurier reflects a broader interest in the development of modern Canadian democracy and leadership within a federal system. These themes continue to inform his public commentary.

Following his departure from the Senate, Andre Pratte has remained active as a public commentator and contributor to policy discussion. His work appears across Canadian media and academic platforms. He frequently addresses issues of media credibility, misinformation, and public trust, particularly in relation to democratic institutions. His analysis focuses on how information environments shape political legitimacy.

Andre Pratte’s public speaking is designed for government, public sector, and policy focused audiences. His sessions provide institutional context rather than advocacy. Organizations engage Andre Pratte to gain clarity on Canadian political systems, federal provincial dynamics, and democratic resilience. His work supports informed decision making in complex public environments.

Andre Pratte Topic Presentations

Andre Pratte Montreal, Quebec, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Democracy Under Strain: Institutions, Trust, and Public Confidence

Federalism in Practice: Why Tension Is Built Into the System

Media, Misinformation, and Democratic Legitimacy

Andre Pratte Speaking Testimonials

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