Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: November 03, 2022

Gilles Ste-Croix, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec

Pioneer and co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, Gilles Ste-Croix is known as the only “Grand Saltimbanque” in Quebec, a title given to him upon his retirement. He is the master craftsman behind the shows that have left their mark on the imaginations of hundreds of millions of people around the world, including ALEGRlA and QUIDAM, as well as O and LOVE, based in Las Vegas. He continues to push the boundaries of the circus arts, both in Quebec and abroad. In Mexico, he co-founded the Circo de los Niños, which helps disadvantaged children develop their talents while stimulating their creativity.