Andrew Pinsent fills-in for Kristy Cameron.

Canada Post strike has no end in sight with mediation being suspended. Does the government need intervene to end the strike? Also, with massive financial losses, does Canada Post need an overhaul?  Associate Professor at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business Marvin Ryder explains what's causing the stalemate. The ripple effects of this impasse are numerous; businesses unable to move their goods, gifts unable to be sent, and there's even a case where the ashes of a loved are in limbo.

As the Canadian dollar plummets, so do the hopes of Canadians wishing to travel to the United States. Those unable to escape to warmer climates will have to deal with a typical 'Canadian winter'.

Later, Ontario missed its target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents. Why is that? CEO of AdvantAge Ontario Lisa Levin cites lack of staff as one of the main issues.

Dictionary.com's word of the 2024 is 'demure'.

The impasse at Canada Post is preventing people from getting their passports for travel AND work. We meet Jocelyn Yu, who is currently stranded in Ottawa due to the ongoing strike.

CTV's Matt Skube discusses these $250 cheques as well as the Canada Post strike.