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In Defence of Fathers

In Defence of Fathers
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Father’s Day has rolled around once again. Like many fathers, I will spend part of it reflecting on my own journey as a son, a husband, a father, a business leader, and a soldier. The older I become, the more convinced I am of one simple truth: fathers matter. That statement should not be controversial. Yet in recent years it sometimes feels as though fatherhood, masculinity, and the traditional virtues associated with men have become subjects of suspicion rather than celebration.

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Bryan Brulotte
Bryan Brulotte
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Bryan Brulotte is chairman of Sterling-Trust, a private equity firm based in Ottawa. He holds a doctorate in business and brings more than four decades of experience spanning military service and senior roles in the private and public sectors. He was appointed vice chair of the NATO Association of Canada in June 2026.