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On June 20 and 21, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without purchasing a licence or Outdoors Card.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSome of the best memories are made out on the water,\u201d said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. \u201cFather\u2019s Day weekend is a great chance to cast a line for the first time, or rediscover the joy of it, while getting out to enjoy Ontario\u2019s beautiful outdoors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recreational fishing is a key part of Ontario\u2019s economy, supporting local tourism and jobs in communities across the province. 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