Donald Charette | RTCOMM

Donald Charette

Having earned a BA in journalism and information from Université Laval, Donald Charette has developed a broad background in provincial and federal politics over the course of his career. As a journalist at La Presse canadienne, he was parliamentary correspondent at the Chamber of Commons in Ottawa from 1977 to 1989, then at the Québec National Assembly before becoming political, regional and translation bureau chief for Montreal and bureau chief for Quebec City. His rigour and sharp analyses of political and social issues make him a journalist whose opinions are highly solicited. From 1989 to 1999, he worked at Le Soleil, then at the Journal de Québec until 2011. Always in the thick of news reporting for these two dailies, Donald Charette has been successively political bureau chief at the National Assembly, president of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, news editor in charge of some one hundred journalists, news director and political bureau chief for Quebec City, Ottawa and the municipal sector. He is also in charge of a political blog for the Journal de Québec and Canoë and has an enviable position as political blogger for the reputed Huffington Post Québec. Donald Charette also writes for Magazine Prestige. A recent collaborator with RTCOMM, Donald Charette brings our clientele his political vision and exceptional knowledge of Quebec City’s municipal milieu.

Testimonials

Sûreté du Québec called on Richard Thibault Communications Inc. to provide distance communication training to its 85 station managers. This service enabled us to train all managers within two weeks—a process that would otherwise have taken months—and all without requiring them to travel. RTCOMM’s services saved us time and money while helping us reach our training goal.
Lt. Richard Bourdon, Communications Advisor, Public Security Branch – Sûreté du Québec

RTCOMM has always been quick to understand the challenges we face in our industry and “deliver the goods” in a fair, efficient, and timely manner. What sets the RTCOMM team apart is their energy and creativity, which have made it possible for us to tackle a number of innovative projects crucial to the future of our organization.
Josée Noreau, President and CEO - SOGIQUE

The practical simulations of radio and TV interviews as well as media “scrum” with seasoned journalists followed by personalized feedback were the definite highlight of this top-quality course. It was professional, dynamic, expertly led, and fun.
Dominique Paquette, Director – CRDI-CA

Our business relations with RTCOMM have been extremely positive over the past several years. Whether in terms of strategic positioning, training or consulting, their services have always met our expectations. We have built special ties with RTCOMM that go well beyond mere client relations; they have taken the time to really get to know us.
Maxime Laviolette, General Manager, Dessercom

RTCOMM has been of great help to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux. Their consultants worked closely with Régie managers on major files, and they shared their expertise through training programs that were perfectly adapted to our needs. Doing business with RTCOMM has made us better communicators. What more could you ask for?
Réjean Thériault, Communications Director, Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ)