WATCH: NDP MP Peter Stoffer joins Tom Clark for a little “Plane Talk” on where he’d time travel if he had the choice and the possibility of bi-partisan agreements.

‘Plane Talk': Peter Stoffer on a coalition and what the veterans file means for him

NDP stalwart Peter Stoffer bravely went last week where few have gone before: high above the nation’s capital in a small plane with Tom Clark.

 

The Nova Scotia MP was first elected to the House of Commons nearly two decades ago, in 1997.

Throughout the years, he has served as the NDP critic for fisheries, seniors and Canada Post, to name a few. By far, though, his greatest passion lies in the job he’s held since 2001, critic for veterans affairs.

During his flight, Stoffer opened up about the personal reasons he holds that file so close to his heart, his favourite part of the country, the best song he has ever heard and where he stands on a possible coalition with the Liberals come October.

A full transcript of the segment is pasted below, but here are some highlights from the interview – as well as some outtakes.

Favourite part of the country: Yukon Territories

Worst political moment: Sitting out a vote and not standing up to the party for his beliefs.

Favourite song: Desolation Row, by Bob Dylan.

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