1. Leaders’ Forum at Garden City: A background for December 1, 2017
Original Politics PowerPoint by Ms. Wilson
Additions by Ms. Torio

2. December 1: Leaders Forum at Garden City!
During Slot D, students will be called down to the leaders’ forum.
In attendance will be:
A representative for Mr. Brian Pallister
Mr. Wab Kinew
Mr. Dougald Lamont
Local media will also be present.
This powerpoint will give you some necessary background information and help you decide what topics you’d like to have discussed.

3. A Brief Political Background

4. 3 Levels of Government
The government of Canada is called the federal government.
The government of a province is called the provincial government.
The government of a city is called the municipal government.

5. The Federal Government
The government of Canada is called the federal government.
The federal government building is called the House of Commons. It is also called Parliament.
It is located in Ottawa.
The House of Commons is in Ottawa.

6. The Federal Government
The leader of Canada’s government is the prime minister.
Justin Trudeau is the current prime minister of Canada.

7. The Federal Government
The federal government is in charge of:
Defence
Canada Post
Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
Natural Resources
Environment
Foreign Affairs
And more…

8. The Provincial Government
The government of Manitoba is called our provincial government.
The government building is called the Legislature.
It is in Winnipeg.
The Manitoba Legislature
There is a famous statue at the top of the building called the Golden Boy.

9. The Provincial Government
The leader of Manitoba’s government is the premier.
Brian Pallister is the current premier of Manitoba.
Brian Pallister

10. The Provincial Government
The provincial government is in charge of:
Schools
Hospitals
Highways
Driver’s licenses
And more…

11. The Municipal Government
The government of Winnipeg is called our municipal government.
The government building is called City Hall.

12. Municipal Government The leader of our government is the mayor.
Brian Bowman is the current mayor of Winnipeg.

13. The Municipal Government
The municipal government is in charge of services such as:
Garbage and recycling pick-up
Police, fire, ambulance
Road construction
Snow clearing
Libraries
other…

14. Government of Manitoba

15. Provincial Government Elections
People in Manitoba vote for a new government every 4 years.
The previous provincial election was in April 2016.
The next provincial election will be in October 2020.

16. Provincial Government Elections 2016
The Progressive Conservative party won 40 seats.
The New Democratic Party won 14 seats.
The Liberal party won 3 seats.
This map shows the results of the 2016 provincial election.

17. Provincial Government Elections
Manitoba has a Progressive Conservative government because the PC party won the most seats in the 2016 election.
The leader of the PC party is Brian Pallister, so he is our premier.

18. The Official Opposition
The party with the next highest number of seats is called the Official Opposition.
In Manitoba this is the New Democratic Party (NDP), led by Wab Kinew.

19. Opposition Party
The Liberal Party of Manitoba won 3 seats and is an opposition party to the current government.
The MB Liberals are currently led by Dougald Lamont.

20. Suggested Activity Part I
In groups, have the class read (or watch) different sections of the Speech from the Throne speech. Share a summary and questions / comments.
Government of Manitoba Speech from the Throne
November 21, 2017
Part II
Read Wab Kinew’s Alternative Throne Speech. Share a summary and questions / comments.
Alternative Throne Speech
November 17, 2017

21. What do YOU care about? Dec 1 Topics for Discussion
Funding for programs at Garden City: Arts, Athletics, French Immersion, Industrial Arts, STEM programs, and more. Can include employment outlook in those fields as well.
Healthcare in Manitoba
Legalization of marijuana: what it means for Winnipeg and schools
Mental health awareness and program funding
Part time employment for students and wages in Manitoba
Post-secondary opportunities and tuition
Reconciliation
Sustainability
Other? Let your teacher / students from Mrs. Torio’s class know!
Please rate topics of interest from most to least interested.

22. Questions?
Are there any specific questions you would like to ask? Write them in your phone or on a piece of paper and be ready to ask on Friday!