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Early years.
After school, he entered the world of street performance, playing the harmonica and accordion on the streets of Quebec. Laliberté joined a performing troupe called Les Échassiers. -
He founded the Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil has become a sprawling international operation, as much in terms of its makeup as in the scope of its activities and influence. The organization now has activities on five continents. Its shows employ approximately 4,000 people from over 40 countries. -
One Drop Foundation
One Drop Foundation to fight poverty in the world by giving everyone access to water. Technical projects in developing countries will improve access to water, ensure food security and promote gender equality in communities. -
Trip to the International Space Station.
Guy Laliberté became the first Canadian space tourist. His spaceflight was dedicated to raising awareness on water issues facing humankind on planet Earth, making his spaceflight the first, in his words, "poetic social mission" in space.
