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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Nov 19, 2024 • 29min
Procedural Standoff Continues in the House – November 19, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould explains the government's position on the procedural standoff that has ground government business in the House of Commons to a halt.
Security analyst Christian Leuprecht discusses Ukrainian strikes against Russia and how that country may respond.
Polls analyst Éric Grenier gives an update on the Nova Scotia provincial election.
Nov 18, 2024 • 27min
U.S. Approves Ukrainian Missile Strikes Inside Russia – November 18, 2024
Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about the impact of President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range missiles.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux speaks about how the government's immigration cuts will impact the amount of housing Canada needs to build.
Senator and former diplomat Peter Beohm discusses what effect Donald Trump's return to the White House will have on international relations.
Nov 8, 2024 • 28min
Canada Gears up for a Second Trump Presidency – November 8, 2024
Our panel of bureau chiefs, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the preparations in Ottawa following the election of Donald Trump again.
Beth Burke, CEO of the Canadian American Business Council discusses cross-border trade.
POLITICO'S Luiza Savage breaks down the moves Donald Trump has made so far as president-elect.
Nov 7, 2024 • 29min
Lessons for Canadian Parties After Trump Win – November 7, 2024
Political observers Susan Smith (Bluesky Strategy Group), Cole Hogan (GT and Company) and George Soule (Syntax Strategy) discuss reactions from the major political parties to Donald Trump's victory.
Roland Paris, Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, looks at the likely impact of Donald Trump's second presidency on relations in Europe and Israel.
Christian Nunes, president of the National Organization for Women, explains how progressive activists in the United States intend to respond to Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump.
Nov 6, 2024 • 28min
Canada Reacts to a Second Trump Presidency – November 6, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne talks about the Canada-U.S. relationship following the election of Donald Trump.
Pollster Éric Grenier discusses the results of the U.S. election and what propelled Donald Trump to a second term.
Washington-based American journalists Dave Levinthal and Linda Feldmann breakdown the presidential election and what a second Trump term will mean for the United States.
Nov 4, 2024 • 28min
Ottawa Unveils Cap on Oil and Gas Emissions – November 4, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault explains the government's new regulations on emissions for the oil and gas industry.
Ry Moran, the founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation remembers the late Murray Sinclair.
Washington Post Journalist Patrick Svitek talks about the last day of the U.S. presidential campaign.
Nov 1, 2024 • 29min
Liberals and Conservatives Fight to Control the Message – November 1, 2024
The journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the Liberal's new election-style ad campaign
POLITICO's Luiza Savage talks about the latest developments south of the border as the U.S. presidential campaign enters its final days.
Polling expert Andrew Smith talks about the reliability of polling in the U.S.
Oct 31, 2024 • 29min
Liberals Begin Election-Style Ad Campaign – October 31, 2024
The strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Susan Smith and George Soule discuss the new Liberal ad that targets Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on healthcare.
Bridget Walshe, associate head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security talks about cyber threats against Canada.
Pennsylvania Democratic State Senator Steve Santarsiero speaks about efforts on the ground to help the Harris campaign win in his state.
Oct 30, 2024 • 30min
Gould Calls on Conservatives to "Stop Playing Games" – October 30, 2024
Liberal House Leader Karina Gould speaks about the ongoing impasse in the House of Commons and whether the government plans to prorogue Parliament.
Housing expert Mike Moffatt discusses what he likes about the Conservative proposal to cut the GST on new home sales.
Calgary Herald columnist Rick Bell talks about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's upcoming leadership review.
Oct 29, 2024 • 28min
Bloc Québécois say Government's Days are Numbered – October 29, 2024
Christine Normandin talks about the Liberals missing the Bloc's deadline for passing two of its private member's bills.
The Prime Minister's Quebec Lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos speaks about the Bloc's demands and their pledge to speak with opposition parties on bringing down the government.
Regina Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk talks about the results of the Saskatchewan election.
