QP Live: The unofficial veterans’ week winds down
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Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino answers a question during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Wednesday, January 29, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Most of the House’s first week back was concerned with veterans affairs. Today, expect more of the same, along with a smorgasbord of questions about many issues under the sun. On Fridays, when QP carries less heft than earlier in the week, MPs tend to ask a wider array of questions. Kick back, relax, and wrap up the week that witnessed the opposition’s first demand for a ministerial sacking. Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino survived the week. He can only hope something preoccupies the House on Monday.
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The week winds down with more criticism of the government’s plans for veterans affairs. Minister Julian Fantino, whether or not he’s in the House, will be under the gun. |