Much of the world—not an exaggeration—might be preoccupied with a video that features a ranting Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, but parliamentarians will force themselves to focus on federal issues. Expect more on the Senate expenses scandal, though the back half of Question Period will likely see queries on, among other things, the government’s record on climate change.

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