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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Chinese New Year

January 21, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following greeting on Chinese New Year:

"It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Government of Canada to extend my best wishes as you celebrate the New Year. The year of the rabbit is said to be a time of calmness and tranquility. I hope that is true for you and for your families.

"Over the last year, the relationship between Canada and China has grown stronger.

"Canada's Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo was an unqualified success. And we reached an agreement on Approved Destination Status that will make it easier for Chinese Nationals to visit Canada.

"Of course, strong ties are a natural result of our great country having more than one million Canadians of Chinese descent making an important contribution to our national life all year long.

"In closing, I would like to wish you and your family much luck, happiness and good fortune in the year to come."

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Korean New Year

January 21, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following greeting on Korean New Year:

"On behalf of the Government of Canada, it is my pleasure to extend my best wishes as you celebrate Seollal.

"While leaving behind the old year, and welcoming in the new, it is a time to enjoy the company of friends and family. As well, it provides a time to reflect on the many successes of the Korean community in Canada.

"Korean-Canadians have long been known for maintaining the values of hard work, family and tradition. In turn, this had lead to amazing contributions in business, academia, science and many other fields, across our country.

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

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Vietnamese New Year

January 21, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following greeting for Vietnamese New Year:

"It is my pleasure to extend best wishes on behalf of the Government of Canada as you celebrate Tet.

"The New Year is an important time to celebrate with family and friends. It is also a time for all Canadians to mark the important contribution of the Vietnamese community to our Canadian society. Vietnamese Canadians are making a difference in cities and towns right across this great country.

"On a personal note I must say that Laureen and I — like many other feline lovers — are particularly excited to mark the beginning of the Year of the Cat.

"May you and your family all enjoy a happy, healthy and prosperous year."

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