February 15, 2012 (Ottawa)
In celebration of flag day, Prime Minister Harper paid tribute to Pierre Lavoie, triathlete and founder of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie, a program that uses physical and educational activities to motivate children to stay healthy.
In recognizing Mr. Lavoie, Prime Minister Harper noted that: "“By dedicating himself to educating Canadian youth on the benefits of physical activity and helping improve their quality of life, Mr. Lavoie is a perfect example of what it means to be Canadian.” For more information, please click here to access the Prime Minister's news release.
