Former prime minister, The Rt.Hon. Paul Martin weighs in on Canada joining the Ballistic Missile Defence program, twelve years after he said no to the system.  And,  as the government here moves ahead with cannabis legalization, how will this impact the increasing restrictions for those travelling to the U.S.? Then a look at week at the first week back following the summer recess for MPs, who is winning the political debate?

Guests: The Rt. Hon. Paul Martin, former prime minister; Mark Holland, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety; Joanna Smith, Canadian Press; Bob Fife, Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief