March 2021 - NOIC Academy

On the eve of Lunar New Year, students at NOIC joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Federal Ministers and Members of Parliament for a virtual celebration to welcome the Year of the Ox.

Prime Minster Justin Trudeau wished good health, happiness, and good fortune to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year by performing a special lion eye-dotting ceremony.

Prime Minster Justin Trudeau extended thanks to important contributions made by the Chinese communities across Canada and the world in fighting against Covid-19. He greatly appreciated the unity and strengths shown by the Chinese communities.

Member of Parliament for Don Valley North Han Dong and Member of Parliament for Scarborough North Shaun Chen (upper right) sent New Year blessings in Chinese and English

Students at NOIC happily enjoyed traditional performances in Chinese culture.

Students at NOIC joined Minster of National Defense Harjit Sajjan, Minster of Digital Government Joyce Murray and Member of Parliament Jean Yip for making and tasting dumpling.

Throwback on 2018 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Chinese Lunar New Year Reception

On the Lunar New Year’s Eve in 2018, hundreds of NOIC student volunteers were invited to participate in the Lunar New Year reception invited by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Students at NOIC volunteered in the preparations for the Lunar New Year’s reception, greeting guests, maintaining order on site, getting a rare opportunity to communicate face-to-face with the Canadian Prime Minister, Federal Ministers and Members of Parliament!