Video: The Maclean’s Ottawa bureau previews the fall session

What to expect when MPs return to the Hill on Monday

<p>The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill is viewed though fall-coloured leaves in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick</p>

The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill is viewed though fall-coloured leaves in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

What are Stephen Harper’s goals between now and the end of the year?
How will Thomas Mulcair avoid being on the defensive?
What can we expect to dominate QP?
John Geddes, Paul Wells and Aaron Wherry of the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau preview what’s in store when Parliament returns.

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