Article synopsis: Discusses Lawrence Cannon, Bev Oda, and Peter MacKay interviews on the Ottawa political shows where they all brought the right balance to the newest Afghanistan developments regarding foreign affairs and national defence. The article also talks about poet Grace Eno and her title The Little House Aglow: Radiance to All, a Treasury of Poems.

Article synopsis: Discusses the process and importance of proroguing of Parliament in contrast the article raises anti-prorogue arguments.

Article synopsis: Discusses the Canadian military pullout from Afghanistan and Defence Minister Peter MacKay comment about keeping soliders in Afghanistan in training roles and framing this decision using the "3 Ds"--defence, development and diplomacy.