I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to Canadians of Korean descent on the occasion of Seollal.The new year is a time to reflect on the past, to pay tribute to ancestors and to honour traditions.
It is also a time to celebrate our present good fortune with family and friends, while embracing a future bright with promise.Here in Canada, this is an occasion to highlight the contributions the KoreanCanadian community has made to our national life.
Your commitment to hard work, k, devotion to family, loyalty to tradition, and optimism for the future strengthen our society and are an inspiration to all Canadians.On behalf of the Government of Canada, Laureen and I offffer you our best wishes for peace, prosperity, health and happiness for the Year of the Sheep