Next Week on CANADA AM – Rod Stewart, Harry Connick, Jr., Dalton McGuinty, AJ McLean, Dione Taylor, and MORE…

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• Saving Money Week: CANADA AM kicks off its “Saving You Money” series and is joined by CTV News’ Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid focusing on financial readiness and how to prepare for the unexpected.
• Backstreet’s Back: AJ McLean, member of boy band sensation Backstreet Boys joins CANADA AM in-studio to spread awareness about his charity, Live Together Foundation, and performs his new solo in front of a live studio audience.
• Janet Evanovich: CANADA AM welcomes #1 New York Times best-selling author Janet Evanovich to share her new book from the Stephanie Plum series, Tricky Twenty-Two.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

• Harry Connick, Jr.: Grammy^® and Emmy Award^®-winning singer, actor, and AMERICAN IDOL judge Harry Connick, Jr. sits down with CANADA AM to talk about his latest album, That Would Be Me.
• Nuts about Nut Butter: Culinary nutritionist, Zannat Reza is in the CANADA AM Kitchen looking at the nutritional benefits of nut butter, the many varieties, and the delicious ways to use it.
• Dione Taylor: Canadian jazz singer and Juno award-winner Dione Taylor graces the CANADA AM Soundstage to perform her soulful single from her new album, Born Free.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

• One of a Kind: Brandee Bublé, little sister to Canada’s favourite crooner, Michael Bublé, sits down with CANADA AM to discuss her new book from the One of a Kind series, Jayde The Jaybird.
• From Hip-Hop to Health: International hip-hop artist and activist Emmanuel Jal is entering the food industry with his new super food, Jal Gua. Today, Jal shares the health benefits to the powder mixture, for which he imports the ingredients from his home country of South Sudan.
• Outdoor Christmas Décor: CANADA AM is bringing cheer to homes this holiday season with big and bold outdoor decorating ideas that will create a festive display on the front lawn.

Thursday, Nov. 19

• Rod Stewart: The British rock star sits down with Bev Thomson to talk about his return to song-writing in his new album, Another Country.
• New Uses for Everyday Things: Toronto-based “frugalista” Amrita Singh visits the CANADA AM studio to show viewers how to reuse everyday items in multiple clever ways.
• Comfort Food: Chef Jonathan Collins is in the CANADA AM kitchen whipping up classic hearty dishes to satisfy cravings for those cold winter months.

Friday, Nov. 20

• Dalton McGuinty: Former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty shares the story of his life in politics and the leadership lessons he learned in his new book, Making a Difference.
• Advent Calendars: CANADA AM looks at the different options available for advent calendars to help count down those final days to Christmas.
• Preparing for Retirement: Pattie Lovett-Reid wraps up the “Saving you Money” series with a tutorial on how to prepare and plan for a comfortable and sustainable retirement.