Canadians spend less on dads for Father's Day, survey finds

Canadians are spending less on dad for Father's Day compared to what they spend on their mothers, according to a new survey.

In a survey of 1,000 Canadians, IPG Mediabrands found while 57 per cent of Canadians say Father's Day is important, only 45 per cent plan to buy a gift for their dad. By comparison, 55 per cent of Canadians said they plan to buy a gift for their mothers on Mother's Day.

The survey also found that total national spending for Father's Day is projected to be $311 million this year, representing about $20 per person. Projected national spending for Mother's Day was projected to be $492 million, representing about $27 per a person, the survey found.

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