Senator Yonah Martin

PERFUME WAR DOCUMENTARY SCREENING OTTAWA, ON – On May 15th, 2017 a special screening of the award-winning documentary “Perfume War” was held on Parliament Hill followed by a Q&A with Barb Stegemann who is featured in the film. The documentary “Perfume War” features two friends, Captain Trevor Greene during his mission in Afghanistan that ends violently with a Taliban axe in his head who miraculously survives to see his best friend, Barb Stegemann, carry on his…

STATEMENT ON THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT MOON, JAE-IN “On May 10, 2017, President Moon, Jae-in, was officially sworn-in as the 19th President of the Republic of Korea. Prior to taking office, President Moon was the Opposition Leader of the Minjoo Party of Korea and former Presidential candidate in 2012. As a well-known human rights lawyer and respected Chief of Staff to the late President Roh, Moo Hyun, President Moon brings strong leadership and extensive experience to the Blue House.&nbs…

INTRODUCTION OF NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM OF CANADA BULGARIA PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP OTTAWA, ON – On May 2nd, 2017 the Canada-Bulgaria Parliamentary Friendship Group held its Annual General Meeting on Parliament Hill to elect new officers (for the 2017-2018 sitting), followed by a networking reception hosted by His Excellency Nikolay Milkov and the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria.‎ Following the Annual General Meeting, remarks were shared by both Co-Chairs Sen. Yonah Martin and M…

TOFINO, BC – The Honourable Yonah Martin, Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition joined Korean War veterans, Consul General Kim Gun, guests and members of the Korean Canadian community of Victoria and mainland BC, to take part in a commemorative ceremony to mark the 66th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong.‎ The Kapyong ceremony in Tofino was held once more at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada which was twinned in 1997 with Hallyo Haesang Sea National Park in Korea as a s…

SENATOR MARTIN’S STATEMENT ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE "On this day, we pause and remember all those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a century ago. "The Canadians who participated in the Battle of Vimy could not have appreciated the significance their actions would have on the future national psyche of their homeland. Their focus on April 9, 1917 was on capturing a key enemy position, a series of coloured…

A SPECIAL EASTER MESSAGE FROM SENATOR MARTIN "This Easter weekend, I join Canadians who will be observing Good Friday and celebrating Easter Sunday; and extend warm wishes to all those who will gather in homes and various venues to break bread and spend quality time together. "Canada is a nation whose founding fathers were people of strength and faith. Scripture passages can be found inscribed in several places on Parliament Hill, including the Peace Tower. Click here for text...

SENATOR YONAH MARTIN RE-ACCLAIMED DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OFFICIAL OPPOSITION IN THE SENATE OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Yonah Martin was re-acclaimed as Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition in the Senate of Canada on March 28, 2017, for a term lasting until the 2019 federal election. Senator Martin was appointed to the Senate in 2009. She was first appointed as Deputy Whip of the Government in 2011; then as Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate in 2013. Following the Octobe…

  STATEMENT REGARDING MARCH 1ST & KCS 150: A CANADA 150 PROJECT March 1st, Korea Independence Movement Day, commemorates the day in 1919 when Koreans openly resisted the occupation by Imperial Japan and fought for their independence. After a decade of Imperial Japanese military rule and forced annexation of Korea, the Korean people stood in solidarity, exhibiting strength, resilience and courage to demand their inherent right to freedom, self-determination and nationhood. March 1st…