Question Period is a daily session in Parliament and provincial legislatures where opposition members can question the government about its policies, decisions, and actions. In the House of Commons, Question Period lasts 45 minutes and features rapid exchanges between opposition MPs and Cabinet ministers, including the Prime Minister. Questions must relate to government responsibility, and answers are supposed to be relevant (though critics note this is often violated). Question Period is often dramatic and adversarial, designed to hold government accountable and highlight opposition concerns. It's broadcast live and provides significant media content, though critics argue it's become more theatrical than substantive.
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