The Conservative Party Leader says he won't step down before his leadership review in January even if another MP crosses the floor to give the Carney Liberals a majority.

On today's show:

Vassy's year-end interview with Pierre Poilievre

Money Talk with John Klotz

The Daily Debrief panel with Graham Richardson, Sharan Kaur and Laryssa Waler

Vassy speaks with former diplomat Michael Kovrig about the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai

Brian Kingston, President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, joins Vassy to discuss the implications of Ford pivoting away from its EV business

At least 15 people were killed and 27 more were hospitalized after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on Sunday. It has been declared a terrorist incident, authorities say the two shooters targeted Jewish Australians gathered for a Hanukkah celebration at the beach.

On today's show:

CTV's Scott Hurst has the latest on the mass shooting in Australia

Legendary director Carl Reiner and his wife were found dead in their LA home on Sunday, allegedly murdered by their son

Consumer inflation for November held at 2.2%, but grocery prices continue to increase

Vassy's year-end interview with Interim NDP Leader Don Davies

The Governor of Delaware, Matt Meyer, joins Vassy to discuss the impact of tariffs on his state

Tech Check with Carmi Levy

The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair and Tim Powers

Vassy speaks with political scientist and author Alex Marland about the implications of Conservative floor crossing

Ottawa and Montreal are revealed to be the first cities to be connected to high-speed rail. The head of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto says high-speed rail is a 'nice to have'.

Plus, Ford Government is still exploring what to do with warehoused American booze.

A surge in flu cases has got CHEO asking for help. CTV's Josh Marano has more on the story. We also hear from a local family doctor, a member of the Ontario Hospital Association, and the president of the Ontario Medical Association.

Another Conservative MP crosses the floor to the Liberals. Should it be allowed? We convene a special Political Heat Panel to discuss the matter.

Later, Mr. Hollywood drops by with what's new at the theaters and streaming services.

A clue on Jeopardy! yesterday inspired CFRA's Chris Holski to put together a city hall Jeopardy! quiz for Kristy.

Plus, CTV reporters Kimberley Johnson and Kimberley Fowler are covering a couple of transportation stories.

Another Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals, leaving the Red Team one MP shy of a majority government. CTV political analyst Scott Reid takes it all in.

The federal government says construction on a high-speed rail between Ottawa and Montreal will begin in 2029. Amanda goes 1-on-1 with Martin Imbleau, the CEO of Alto.

Movie critic Richard Crouse chimes in about the possible Netflix - Warner Bros. merger.

Hour 2

Today's edition features Selvam Public Relations president Saeed Selvam and McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge.

Topic 1: another floor crosser.

Topic 2: The House of Commons has risen for 2025. What did the Carney government accomplish?

Topic 3: Is high-speed rail between Ontario and Quebec a national priority?

Topic 4: Marco Rubio makes a stand on font types.

Topic 5: Has corporate jargon gone too far?