Notice

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

---

Public events for February 6, 2007

February 5, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, February 6th are:

12:30 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will attend the Canadian Club Luncheon and deliver remarks.

Ballroom
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario

*Open to media*

6:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will attend the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy Parliamentary Dinner and deliver brief remarks.

Grand Ballroom
The Westin Hotel Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

*Open to media*

---

The Prime Minister’s Office - Communications
[Note: You are receiving this e-mail for information only, and because you have subscribed to our distribution list. To modify your subscription or to have your name removed from the list, go to: (http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/subscribe.asp?login)]

News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

---

PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER ISSUES GREETING TO MARK VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR

February 5, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following greeting to all Vietnamese Canadians celebrating the New Year:

On behalf of Canada’s New Government, I would like to offer my warmest greetings on the occasion of the Vietnamese New Year. The year of the pig will be marked by celebrations in Vietnamese homes and communities across the country.

I have reason to celebrate too because I was born in 1959, also the year of the pig.

As Tet draws near, we realize how much this community has become part of the Canadian cultural landscape. It began with the arrival of the boat people after the fall of Saigon, and continues to this day as second- and third-generation Vietnamese sink their roots ever deeper into Canadian soil.

We are bonded together by shared values:

hard work and equal opportunity for all;

commitment to family and community; and

the freedom to retain our cultural traditions, as proud citizens of a strong and united Canada.

Please accept my best wishes for good health and good fortune.

May the New Year bring peace and prosperity for you and your families.

Chuc mung nam moi.

Thank you.

---

The Prime Minister’s Office - Communications
[Note: You are receiving this e-mail for information only, and because you have subscribed to our distribution list. To modify your subscription or to have your name removed from the list, go to: (http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/subscribe.asp?login)]

News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

---

PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER ISSUES GREETING TO MARK THE CHINESE NEW YEAR

February 5, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following greeting to all Chinese Canadians celebrating the New Year:

Ni Hao.

On behalf of Canada’s New Government, I’d like to offer my warmest greetings to all Chinese Canadians as you welcome the year of the pig.

I have reason to celebrate it too because I was born in 1959, also the year of the pig. The Chinese New Year has become an important part of the Canadian cultural landscape, which tells us just how big a role this community plays in modern Canada.

That role rooted in a long history – from your ancestors’ involvement in the building of the national railway in the 19th century, to full participation in every aspect of community life today – Chinese Canadians have shaped this wonderful country we all call home.

Our shared history was marred by the injustice of the head tax. I am proud that last year our new government finally dealt with this issue, so we could all move forward into the future together and leave the past behind.

Please accept my best wishes for good health and good fortune.

May the New Year be peaceful and prosperous for you and your family.

Gung Hei Fat Choi.

Thank you.

---

The Prime Minister’s Office - Communications
[Note: You are receiving this e-mail for information only, and because you have subscribed to our distribution list. To modify your subscription or to have your name removed from the list, go to: (http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/subscribe.asp?login)]

News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

---

PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER ISSUES GREETING TO MARK KOREAN NEW YEAR

February 5, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following greeting to all Korean-Canadians celebrating the New Year:

An young ha sae yo.

Please accept my warmest greetings as you celebrate the Korean New Year.

The Korean community has a long and proud history in Canada. You’re recognized and respected for your hard work and entrepreneurship, your commitment to family and community, and for all you’ve done to help build our great country.

After meeting some impressive young Korean-Canadian scholarship winners in Vancouver last fall, I can predict with confidence that your community will continue to flourish.

Canada is a nation of immigrants who have built a country that is strong, united, independent and free. A country that provides equal opportunity for all, a country that values and respects the rich cultural traditions of all our peoples, and a country that treats everyone as full-fledged members of our diverse Canadian family.

So as you gather with your friends and family to celebrate this ancient and honourable Korean tradition, please know that you are treasured members of our family.

May the New Year bring health, happiness, and success.

Thank you.

---

The Prime Minister’s Office - Communications
[Note: You are receiving this e-mail for information only, and because you have subscribed to our distribution list. To modify your subscription or to have your name removed from the list, go to: (http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/subscribe.asp?login)]