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Article synopsis: Despite the contention of some Christians that faith was absent on Parliament Hill, the author maintained the opposite. Later in the article, there is a continued report on the Parliamentary discussion on same-sex marriage.

Article synopsis: In response to a Globe and Mail article, the article explains the historic Canadian complexity of social conservatism beyond being simply pro-life and pro-family.

Article synopsis: Discusses the release of The Secret Mulroney Tapes by Peter C. Newman, followed closely by the public launch of the Manning Centre for Building Democracy, both provides interesting sidelights for the Christian community who are interested in politics.

Article synopsis: Discusses a conference held jointly by the Manning Centre, Tyndale University College and Seminary (now Tyndale University), and Trinity Western University that spoke about a "pilot project" concept for the importance of holding faith and political events to inform the public.

Article synopsis: Discusses the potential of Preston Manning running for premier of Alberta and the relationship between Manning and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Article synopsis: Reflects on environmental politics and green initiatives in relation to a dinner where former Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney was honoured for being environmentally aware though Conservatives are not environmental advocates.

Article synopsis: Discusses the "Making Poverty History" movement by the year 2015 with an evangelical Protestantism lens and comments by Preston Manning who cited Nelson Mandela's poverty's work in South Africa.

Article synopsis: Discusses the Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff’s new “coalition” with the Conservative Party. In addition, the article talks about the annual Mel Smith Lecture held at Trinity Western University where Deb Grey, a Reform/Canadian Alliance Member of Parliament spoke on "Power, Parliament and Preston Manning". The article also briefly discusses the upcoming Manning Networking Conference in March.

Article synopsis: Discusses Globe and Mail pieces about Preston Manning statement for the need for better practices in business, public services and democracy, and Reginald Stackhouse comment to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his government to “stay focused on big issues and stop getting into trouble over secondary ones".

Article synopsis: Discusses multiple topics including Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speech to the Ottawa Canadian Club suggesting that a three-party Lib-NDP-Bloc coalition would cost Canada 400,000 jobs. In addition, the article talks about think tanks, such as Cardus that focuses on a Christian approach to social thought and development. The article also speaks to Preston Manning's opinion of think tanks where he emphasises the need for more than simple reflection to matters.