Cirque du Soleil viewed by Robert Lepage, Stéphane Lavoie and Christine Bouchard
"It is especially from a creative point of view that Robert Lepage is enthusiastic about the takeover of Cirque du Soleil by its founder, Guy Laliberté. The playwright believes that the former stilt-walker from Baie-Saint-Paul is the person best placed to give the company a new artistic impetus, beyond the immediate financial rescue and the desire to keep the Cirque in Quebec."
"TOHU General Manager Stéphane Lavoie points out that Cirque du Soleil contributes to Montreal's reputation as a world beacon of circus arts, and is also a major employer."
"En Piste, the national circus arts alliance, recognizes Cirque du Soleil's role of "locomotive", employing 4500 people, in the Quebec circus ecosystem."
"While she is pleased with the decisions made by Quebec City in the Cirque du Soleil case, Christine Bouchard notes that this should not overshadow the needs of smaller circus companies, which are also very much alive in Quebec."