'Fatherhood bestows enormous joys as well as deep responsibility'

NEWS RELEASE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA *************************** Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Father's Day Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of Father’s Day: To

NEWS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE
PRIME MINISTER
OF CANADA

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Father's Day

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of Father’s Day:

Today, we celebrate fatherhood and pay special tribute to all the men who act as role models, caregivers and mentors.

I know from personal experience that fatherhood bestows enormous joys as well as deep responsibility and commitment.

Fathers and father figures alike play a fundamental role in the family instilling in their children a sense of respect, determination and work ethic while at the same time nurturing and protecting their young.

On this occasion, Laureen and I encourage you to honour fathers - past and present.

We wish all fathers and families a very special day.

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