The federal Conservatives are demanding Justin Trudeau apologize to veterans after the prime minister said some injured ex-soldiers are asking for more than the federal government can afford.

Brock Blaszczyk had no idea he'd get to ask a question at Thursday evening's town hall with the prime minister. But when the retired corporal was offered the chance, he accepted immediately.

Canadian Forces veterans stood guard at various cenotaphs across the country Thursday to honour two soldiers killed in Quebec and Ottawa.