\u201cIt is primarily from a creative standpoint that Robert Lepage expresses enthusiasm for the idea of Cirque du Soleil being repurchased by its founder, Guy Lalibert\u00e9. The playwright believes that the former stilt-walker from Baie-Saint-Paul is the best person to give new artistic impetus to the company, beyond the immediate financial rescue and the desire to keep the Cirque in Quebec.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe General Director of Tohu, St\u00e9phane Lavoie, points out that Cirque du Soleil contributes to Montreal’s international prominence as a global beacon of circus arts, and is also a major employer.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom En Piste, the national association for circus arts, the role of Cirque du Soleil as a ‘locomotive,’ employing 4,500 people, within the Quebec circus ecosystem is highlighted.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile she welcomes the decisions made by Quebec regarding Cirque du Soleil, Christine Bouchard points out that this should not overshadow the needs of smaller circus companies, which are also very active in Quebec.\u201d<\/p>\n