Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he has asked the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Tom Lindsey, to reverse a decision made earlier this week to ban certain words in the legislature. Kinew’s request is intended to change how members can speak during proceedings. The issue follows a ruling by the Speaker that restricts the use of specific language in the chamber.
Global News reports that Kinew told the Speaker he wants the banned-words decision lifted, indicating the premier is seeking a return to the prior approach to debate and parliamentary language. The Winnipeg Free Press similarly reports that Kinew wants the word ban removed.
While the reports focus on the premier’s appeal to the Speaker, they also reflect that the Speaker has already made a formal ruling on the matter. As of these reports, Lindsey’s response or any updated ruling is not described.
