Fight Over Words in Manitoba Government
Introduction
Leader Wab Kinew wants Speaker Tom Lindsey to change a new rule. The rule stops people from using some words in meetings.
Main Body
On Monday, Speaker Tom Lindsey said people cannot use words like 'racist' or 'bigot'. He wants the meetings to be polite. He wants Manitoba to follow the rules of other places. Premier Kinew says this rule is wrong. He wants to use these words when people say bad things. He wants everyone to feel welcome in the province. Deputy Premier Uzoma Asagwara agrees with Kinew. He did not say if Speaker Lindsey will keep his job. The two men are in the same party, but they disagree now.
Conclusion
The government leaders still disagree. They cannot decide if polite rules are more important than using these words.
Learning
⚡ The 'Want' Pattern
In this story, we see a very useful way to say what you desire or need. It is simple: Person + wants + to + Action.
Look at these examples from the text:
- Leader Kinew wants Speaker Lindsey to change a rule.
- He wants the meetings to be polite.
- He wants to use these words.
- He wants everyone to feel welcome.
💡 How to use it yourself:
If you want something to happen, use this map:
[Who] wants [Who else] to [do something]
Example: I want you to help me.
If you just want to do it yourself:
[Who] wants to [do something]
Example: I want to learn English.
Quick Tip: For 'He', 'She', or 'It', always add the -s (wants). For 'I', 'You', 'We', or 'They', just use want.