THE HONOURABLE YONAH MARTIN M o n t h l y N e w s B u l l e t i n M a r c h 1 s t , 2 0 1 9 Senate of Canada SENATE OF 100TH ANNIVERSARY LUNAR NEW YEAR CANADA BUILDING OF SAMILJEOL CELEBRATIONS SENATOR'S MESSAGE Sincere greetings from the Senate of Canada! Today is the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement ("Samiljeol") of the Korean people from Japanese colonial rule. On this day, we honour and remember the patriots and martyrs of the movement, whose courage and sacrifice mobilized millions of people to march peacefully and stand up to tyranny and oppression. The rights and freedoms earned by these courageous individuals and defended by the Veterans of the Korean War can never be taken for granted. So much has happened in the month of February - the ringing in of the Lunar New Year of the Golden Pig to the 1st chamber sittings in the newly refurbished Senate of Canada Building (former Government Conference Centre); and the federal by-elections on Feb. 25th. Kudos to Burnaby South Candidate Jay Shin and his team and to all the campaigns for their efforts in a hard-fought race. The historic Samiljeol movement illuminates the current scandal gripping Parliament Hill and the nation, as it cuts to the very core of our democracy - the respect for the rule of law. With that said, my dedicated staff and I will continue to hold the government to account and do our very best in all that we do. - Senator Yonah Martin SENATE OF CANADA BUILDING Ottawa, ON Previously known as the Government Conference Centre (and before that a historic train station built in 1920), the Senate of Canada now has a new temporary home. The Senate of Canada Building (SCB) which houses the new Senate Chamber, committee rooms and leadership offices, is a unique structure that juxtaposes historic and contemporary designs throughout the SCB. Senator Martin’s new office is located on the third floor in a beautiful corner office that overlooks the National War Memorial and National Arts Centre. Her doors are always open to welcome anyone, near or far, to visit her Deputy Leader's office in the "new" Senate of Canada Building. Click here to see the full gallery 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAMILJEOL Ottawa, ON & across Canada March 1st, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Independence Movement ("Samiljeol") of the Korean people against Japanese colonialism. On the eve of the milestone anniversary, the Korean War Commemorative Committee (along with several regional community leaders and stakeholders) convened for its quarterly meeting in the new Senate of Canada Building. There was much to celebrate during a light lunch that followed - Veteran Claude Charland's 90th birthday (27th) and two wedding anniversaries. His Excellency Ambassador Maeng-ho Shin joined the group in the Senate chamber for Sen. Martin's statement about the 100th anniversary of Samiljeol (see link). Marches, ceremonies and events marking this important milestone are taking place across the country on this day, bringing communities together in peace and remembrance. Click here to see the full gallery LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE GOLDEN PIG Vancouver, BC In celebration of Lunar New Year of the Golden Pig, which happens every 600 years, there were many events that took place. Sen. Martin attended the luncheon hosted by the Korean Seniors Society of BC; attended the media launch and the Korean New Year celebration as part of LunarFest 2019 at the Oakridge Centre Mall; marched in the 42nd Chinatown Spring Festival with MP Alice Wong and Michael Chong and CPC volunteers; and attended the Royal Pacific Realty Corp Annual Award and Chinese New Year Celebrations. It was an especially festive multi-day celebration that brought together families, friends and communities. Click here to view the full gallery FEBRUARY IN PHOTOS Click here to view the full gallery SPECIAL LINKS March 1st Statement by the Hon. Andrew Scheer March 1st Statement in the Senate Chamber Tribute to The late Honourable Pierre De Bané (Video) Lunar New Year Greeting by the Hon. Andrew Scheer (Video) Senator Tannas Introducing the new Senate of Canada Building MARCH CALENDAR March 1: 100th Anniversary of 3.1 Movement (Various locations) March 1: Senate 150 Medal Ceremony (Toronto, ON) March 2: BC Youth Council (Via teleconference) March 3: Flag Raising Ceremony for National Liberation Day of Bulgaria (New Westminster, BC) March 6: Meeting with Vancouver Collective against Sexual Exploitation (Vancouver, BC) March 8: Meeting with UBC Women in House Students (Vancouver, BC) March 9: Memorial Service for Shirley Orrick (Lardner, BC) March 9: Visit to Amenida Senior Care Home (Surrey, BC) March 13: Visit to Sentinel Secondary School (West Vancouver, BC) March 16: C3 Leadership Conference (Vancouver, BC) March 20-21: UBC Women in House (Ottawa, ON) March 28: Special Anniversary Event (Vancouver, BC) March 30: Opening Ceremony of Canadian Bible Society’s Vancouver Café (Vancouver, BC) March 31: St. Patrick’s Concert Choir Afternoon Concert (Vancouver, BC) STAFF DIRECTORY Grace Seear Kristin Doyle Chief of Staff Parliamentary Affairs Advisor [email protected] [email protected] Grace Lee Ashley Seo Ed Sem Executive Assistant Parliamentary Assistant Regional Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE OF THE HON. 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