

PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio
Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)
PrimeTime Politics is a comprehensive round-up of the day in Canadian politics, from breaking stories to developments on longstanding issues. Key moments, feature interviews, panels, in-depth analysis and more. It’s the day in half an hour.
Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter, whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time. In addition to being the face of CPAC's live programming, he hosts the channel's nightly political round-up, PrimeTime Politics, and is the first Filipino-Canadian male to anchor a national newscast in Canada. In 2023, Michael was recognized with a Canadian Screen Award for his work anchoring a breaking news special on the Ottawa occupation in February 2022.
Prior to joining CPAC in 2022, Michael spent 12 years as a host and anchor with CBC News Network. Before that, he was a reporter with CTV British Columbia and CityNews Toronto.
Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter, whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time. In addition to being the face of CPAC's live programming, he hosts the channel's nightly political round-up, PrimeTime Politics, and is the first Filipino-Canadian male to anchor a national newscast in Canada. In 2023, Michael was recognized with a Canadian Screen Award for his work anchoring a breaking news special on the Ottawa occupation in February 2022.
Prior to joining CPAC in 2022, Michael spent 12 years as a host and anchor with CBC News Network. Before that, he was a reporter with CTV British Columbia and CityNews Toronto.
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Jun 7, 2025 • 27min
Carney's Big Bill – June 6, 2025
Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce provides insight into how business is feeling and will react to the government's "One Canadian Economy" bill.
The bureau chiefs panel, Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star), Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) discuss Mark Carney's bill to bring down trade barriers and streamline project approvals.
Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker talks about the impact of steel tariffs on his town where thousands are employed by the industry.

Jun 6, 2025 • 30min
NATO Calls for Defence Spending Hike – June 5, 2025
Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about how Canada might meet NATO's new five per cent of GDP on defence spending target.
The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the first ministers' meeting earlier this week and how the PM is handling new tariffs against Canadian industry.
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant remembers his former colleague, cabinet minister and astronaut Marc Garneau, who passed away on Wednesday.

Jun 5, 2025 • 28min
Industry in Trouble as Tariffs Double – June 4, 2025
Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske talks about her organizations call for the government to do more for workers as the threat of massive tariff-related layoffs loom.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO Carole Saab discusses what towns and cities bring to the table in the trade war.
Pollster Janet Brown gives insight into where the numbers stand in Alberta when it comes to seperatism and alienation from Ottawa.

Jun 4, 2025 • 29min
Liberals Present Border Security Plan – June 3, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks about the government's agenda to build-up Canada's energy infrastructure and start projects faster.
RMC professor and security expert Christian Leuprecht reacts to the federal government's new border security bill.
Michael Serapio speaks with the three territorial premiers at the first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon.

Jun 3, 2025 • 27min
Nation-building in Saskatoon – June 2, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses her conversations with the prime minister and other premiers at the first ministers meeting in Saskatoon.
Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz discusses his province's priorities at the FMM and how premiers will work with Ottawa to bring down trade barriers.
Senator Michèle Audette talks about progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action as Monday marks the 10-year anniversary of the summary report from the commission.

May 31, 2025 • 29min
Time to Govern – May 30, 2025
The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming meeting with provincial premiers on Monday and Tuesday.
Former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne talks about the importance of working with premiers if Mark Carney wants to execute on his agenda.
Alberta Business Council President Adam Legge on his hope that the Carney government will be able to build energy infrastructure and get projects approved quickly.

May 30, 2025 • 29min
Tariff Whiplash – 29 May 2025
Former International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan discusses Canada's position as tariff policy faces a judicial challenges in the U.S.
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse talks about her conversations with Prime Minister Carney around Indigenous priorities and her meeting with King Charles III earlier this week.
The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss decorum in the House of Commons and Mark Carney's first impressions in Parliament.

May 29, 2025 • 28min
Carney Faces Question Period – May 28, 2025
Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie discusses her party's objections to the government failing to produce a spring budget and how the Conservatives might work with the Liberals to pass legislation they agree on.
Retired Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie talks about the government's renewed focus on defence spending and where some of that money might go.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May remarks on decorum in the House of Commons as MPs take part in the first Question Period in six months.

May 28, 2025 • 28min
The King's Throne Speech – May 27, 2025
Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon discusses his government's priorities and working with the opposition to get legislation passed.
Royal commentator Bonnie Brownlee talks about the significance of King Charles' delivery of the speech from the throne today.
Political strategists Stevie O'Brien, Jordan Paquet and Farouk Karim breakdown what the throne speech will mean for the federal parties going into the new session of Parliament.

May 27, 2025 • 29min
MPs Elect a New Speaker – May 26, 2025
Former House of Commons speaker, Geoff Regan talks about the role of the speaker and reestablishing decorum in the chamber.
Royal historian Carolyn Harris discusses the first day of the Royal visit to Canada and the significance of the timing of the trip.
NDP interim Leader Don Davies discusses his party not getting official party status and how his party will work to maintain relevance in the new Parliament.