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Each year, ten young Canadians from across the country are given the opportunity to work closely with Members of Parliament, through the Parliamentary Internship Programme. On The Bright Side's Puneet Birgi profiles four of this year's interns.

Flood victims in the Philippines are still coming to grips with the aftermath of two massive storms and the country is bracing for another deluge. Determined to rebuild their homeland, Canada's Filipino community has stepped up relief efforts, with some help from Toronto-area politicians. Toronto correspondent Heather Seaman looks at how politicians help their constituents respond to the needs of family and friends afar.

The office of the Governor General is the highest and oldest public office in Canada. Puneet Birgi explores the role and responsibilities of the position, in this week's edition of Now You Know.

Glen McInnis drops in to spend five minutes with Brent Rathgeber, Conservative Member of Parliament for Edmonton- St.Albert, Alberta.