在中国农历春节到来之际，加拿大总理哈珀通过贺信和事先录制的视频、音频贺词向华裔、韩裔和越南裔社区拜年。联邦自由党党领叶礼庭也向华人华裔祝贺新春。
加总理办公室20日晚向媒体发布了哈珀的贺信以及视频、音频贺词在总理网站的链接。
哈珀新年贺词指出，在农历新年即将到来之际，全国各地的加拿大华人都在庆祝这个传统节日，并与所有加拿大人分享节日的快乐。哈珀在此向加拿大华人社区表达最良好的祝愿。
农历新年庆祝活动有悠久的历史，丰富的多元文化令加拿大这个年轻的国家更加繁荣富强。在庆祝牛年之际，哈珀赞扬华人社区坚韧、勤劳的精神，为加拿大社会做出贡献。希望在新的一年与华人社区一起共建加拿大美好的未来，哈珀相信欢庆新春的气氛将为新的一年奠定繁荣、健康和快乐的基础。
哈珀最后说，他代表加政府和夫人劳琳祝福大家度过一个欢乐、富足和健康的新年。
January 26, 2009
Greetings from the Prime Minister
I am delighted to extend my best wishes to the Chinese community in Canada on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.
Across the country, Canadians of Chinese descent are gathering to honour tradition by ushering in the Year of the Ox. This celebration is a wonderful opportunity to both mark time-honoured customs and share these proud commemorations with fellow Canadians. As a young nation, Canada draws tremendous strength from the rich history that shapes our vibrant cultural landscape.
As you mark the beginning of the Year of the Ox, I hope that you will celebrate the fortitude and hard work that characterize the Canadian Chinese community and look forward with enthusiasm to building on your successes in the upcoming year. I am certain that today’s joyous festivities will set the tone for a prosperous, healthy, and happy year ahead.
On behalf of the Government of Canada and my wife Laureen, I wish you a very Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
联邦自由党党领叶礼庭向华人华裔祝贺新春(中英文)
新年好！
今年1月26日是农历牛年的大年初一，全加拿大的华人、华裔都将与亲朋好友相聚一堂，庆祝这农历年中最重要的节日－春节。在这一喜庆吉祥的时刻，人们以聚餐、举办联欢活动或参加新春游行等方式送别冬日，喜迎新春。
中国的十二生肖中，2009年是代表勤奋工作而稳健、富足的牛年。我相信加拿大人在面临经济环境挑战下，将展现出这些价值观，通过共同努力度过难关。
在此，我谨代表加拿大自由党、自由党国会议员团，向所有庆祝春节的人们拜年。祝你们和家人身体健康，幸福愉快，富足美满！恭喜发财！
Date: January 21, 2009
Statement from Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the Celebration of Chinese New Year
Xin Nian Hao!
On January 26, Chinese Canadians from across the country will gather together to mark one of the most important celebrations in the Chinese calendar: the New Year.
This is a special time, when family and friends gather together and participate in feasts, festivals and parades, to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2009 is the year of the ox, symbolizing stability and prosperity through hard work. I am certain that these are values all Canadians will exemplify as we work together to move past these challenging economic times.
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I wish health, happiness and prosperity to everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year.
Gung Hei Fat Choi!
