Ottawa, May 24 -- Amidst continuing discussion by Canada's political parties on bringing back Parliament, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that regardless of the decision by all parties, the parliament would continue to function with a reduced number of members physically present three times a week for some time, media reports said.

Under the leadership of Andrew Scheer, the Conservatives had been pushing for Parliament to return to normal functions on Monday saying virtual committee meetings are not a replacement for Parliament.The House, which was adjourned since March because of the global pandemic has resumed only to pass legislation on emergency financial benefits is scheduled to return Monday, and an agreement ...