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Statement by Alice Wong on Lunar New Year
On February 5, 2021, Alice Wong made a statement in the House of Commons on Lunar New Year.
The following is a transcript:
Hon. Alice Wong (Richmond Centre, CPC):
Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to send best wishes this lunar new year to all Canadians, especially to Canadians of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese descent.
Lunar new year honours the history and ancient customs of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. This year is the Year of the Ox. The ox traditionally symbolizes prosperity through hard work. With economic uncertainty, all of us need to work tirelessly to bring stability to the economy, maintain jobs and care for the most vulnerable.
Lunar new year celebrations are important community events, not only in Richmond and the Lower Mainland but all over the nation as well.
From my family to yours, happy lunar new year.
Gung hay fat choy. Xin nian kwai le.
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