The House resumed consideration of the motion that Bill C-259, an act respecting a national grandparent's day, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, grandparents donate their time as volunteers. They share their experiences of life, thereby passing on values to a new generation.
Grandparents support a child's development by unconditional love.
Both grandfathers and grandmothers are retiring earlier from the workforce and remaining active and healthy. This affords them the time to emphasize family care and connections. The active participation of grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren helps reduce the stress on their own children who are trying to juggle family and work responsibilities. We pride ourselves in Canada on being a caring population. We respect and celebrate individual differences.