Article synopsis: Discusses the debate over the long form census as to whether to make the completion mandatory or voluntary. In addition, the article reviews the title Harperland: The Politics of Control by Globe and Mail columnist Lawrence Martin.

Article synopsis: Discusses a few organizations who have spoken out in defence of the mandatory long form census, and Industry minister Tony Clement request from Statistics Canada to get the data on a voluntary rather than instrusive basis. In addition, the article also discusses in length the "big politics" concept in British politics and how it might guide governance and the role of faith-based groups in Canada.

Article synopsis: Discusses multiple topics with the theme of cooperation. First, Bill C-475 presented by John Weston, Conservative, West Vancouver and Sunshine Coast, for a new offence for the procurement of ingredients with the intent to manufacture crystal meth. The second topic, was the collaboration between the Canadian Canadian Hospice (CVH) and the Parliamentary Committee on Palliative and Compassionate Care (PCPCC). Lastly, the article mentions the House debate on the long form census.