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 Monday, December 9

• WILL FERRELL: Marci meets with the man behind the legendary Ron Burgundy character to discuss Anchorman 2
• GIFT-GIVING WEEK: CANADA AM kicks-off its holiday gift-giving week with the best gifts for the holiday hostess and the fitness buffs in the family.
• CHRISTMAS MARKETS: Travel expert Loren Christie pays a visit to the Toronto Christmas Market and checks out some of the best Christmas markets across Canada.

Tuesday, December 10

• LIONA BOYD: The Canadian classical guitarist chats about her return to Canada and her new album The Return to Canada With Love.
• PHOTO GIFTS: CANADA AM has tips on how to incorporate favourite family photos into the most thoughtful gifts this season.
• VEGAN CHRISTMAS DINNER: Christmas dinner can still be a filling and festive event without the turkey! Scott McCannell from Hogtown Vegan cooks up a delicious vegan Christmas dinner.

 Wednesday, December 11

• EVANGELINE LILLY: The Canadian actress of LOST fame talks about the upcoming Hobbit sequel.
• PATRICK CHAN:  CANADA AM sits down with the figure skating champion to talk about his preparation for the upcoming Sochi Olympics.
• THE BAY: Canada’s legendary department store is in studio to showcase the best holiday gifts for the person who has everything.

Thursday, December 12

• IAN MCKELLAN AND STEPHEN FRY:  The Lord of the Rings saga continues as the Englishmen chat about their new movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
• GOLDEN GLOBES: The nominees have been announced and CANADA AM’s film expert Richard Crouse, and entertainment insider Pete Hammond, are in studio to discuss.
• LIA GRIMANIS: CANADA AM is live from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre where the businesswoman and philanthropist is out to set a Guinness World Record for the heaviest vehicle ever pulled by a woman in a bid to raise awareness and money to support homeless women and girls.

 Friday, December 13

• OLYMPIA DUKAKIS: The Academy Award-winning actress talks about her new project SEX AND VIOLENCE, a new mini-series that looks at the lives of professionals who work in the aftermath of domestic violence. 
• OVER-THE-TOP GIFTS: They may not be affordable, but they sure are nice to look at. Liv Judd Soye from LouLou Magazine unveils the most extravagant gifts available this holiday season.
• ULTIMATE PAJAMA PARTY: Everyone loves a pajama party, and CANADA AM has the comfiest and coziest PJs to snuggle up in this Christmas.

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