Two People Lose Canada's Top Award

May 15, 2026, 21:59
CanadaPolitics

Introduction

Mary Simon is the Governor General. She took away a special award from two men because they did bad things.

Main Body

The first man is Peter Dalglish. He started a group for children. In 2019, a court in Nepal said he hurt two children. He must stay in prison for sixteen years. The second man is Jacques Lamarre. He was a boss at a big company. A group of engineers found that he stole money and lied. He paid $75,000 and lost his job license. Canada gives these awards to good people. These two men did not follow the rules. The government rarely takes awards away, but they did it now.

Conclusion

Two men lost their awards because they broke the law.

Learning

🕒 Past vs. Present

Look at how the story changes from who someone is to what they did.

The Now (Present)

  • Mary Simon is the Governor General.
  • Canada gives awards to good people.

The Before (Past)

  • He started a group.
  • He stole money.
  • He lied.

The Pattern →\rightarrow When we talk about a finished action (like stealing or starting), we usually add -ed to the word. But some words are 'rebels' and change completely:

  • Give →\rightarrow Gave
  • Lie →\rightarrow Lied (regular)
  • Steal →\rightarrow Stole (rebel!)

Key Words for A2:

  • Rarely = Not often.
  • Award = A prize for doing something great.

Vocabulary Learning

two (num.)
The number 2.
Example:I have two apples.
people (n.)
Many humans.
Example:There were many people at the park.
lose (v.)
To no longer have something.
Example:I will not lose my keys.
award (n.)
A prize given for achievement.
Example:She received an award for her work.
governor (n.)
The leader of a province or country.
Example:The governor visited the school.
general (adj.)
Ordinary or common.
Example:It is a general rule.
took (v.)
Past tense of take.
Example:She took the book.
away (adv.)
Not here or in a different place.
Example:He went away for vacation.
special (adj.)
Different from usual, unique.
Example:This is a special gift.
bad (adj.)
Not good, harmful.
Example:The weather is bad today.
things (n.)
Objects or matters.
Example:I have many things to do.
first (adj.)
The earliest in time or order.
Example:He was the first to arrive.
man (n.)
An adult male human.
Example:The man is tall.
started (v.)
Began to do something.
Example:She started a new job.
group (n.)
A set of people or things.
Example:The group went to the museum.
children (n.)
Young people who are not yet adults.
Example:The children played outside.
court (n.)
A place where judges decide legal matters.
Example:The case went to court.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:He hurt his arm.
stay (v.)
To remain in one place.
Example:Please stay here.
prison (n.)
A jail for people who break the law.
Example:He went to prison.
years (n.)
Many times a year, a period of time.
Example:I have lived here for years.
boss (n.)
A person who gives orders at work.
Example:My boss is strict.
big (adj.)
Large in size or amount.
Example:It is a big house.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:She works at a company.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying and selling.
Example:I need more money.