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.
Episodes
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Oct 28, 2024 • 28min
Liberal Caucus Divided on Trudeau Question – October 28, 2024
Liberal MP Wayne Long speaks about why he thinks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign as Liberal Party leader, and says he's considering the possibility of sitting as an independent.
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi talks about why he thinks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should stay as Liberal Party leader, and how the Liberals should instead be focusing on defeating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
338Canada polls analyst Philippe Fournier talks about why the polls during the provincial Saskatchewan election are so close.
Oct 25, 2024 • 29min
Next Steps After Trudeau Faces Dissent – October 25, 2024
Our journalists panel Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) talk about what's next after Trudeau faced down dissenting caucus members on Wednesday.
Janice Stein and Edward Greenspon discuss Canada's place in the global community and relationship with the United States.
And we play a clip of an interview with outgoing British High Commissioner Susannah Goshko.
Oct 24, 2024 • 30min
Liberals Slash Immigration Targets – October 24, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller explains why his government is slashing immigration targets for the next few years.
Our strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Sharan Kaur and George Soule discuss the division between Justin Trudeau and members of his caucus.
POLITICO's Luiza Savage discusses the latest from the race for the U.S. White House.
Oct 23, 2024 • 30min
Trudeau Faces a Divided Caucus – October 23, 2024
Veteran Hill reporter Julie Van Dusen and Mia Rabson from the Canadian Press discuss the division between Justin Trudeau and members of his caucus.
Former federal cabinet minister Dr. Jane Philpott speaks about her new role leading the Ontario primary health care action team.
Former CSIS director Ward Elcock provides analysis on the government's handling of foreign interference from India.
Oct 22, 2024 • 29min
Uncertainty Following B.C. Election – October 21, 2024
Journalists Susan Delacourt and Stephen Maher discuss reports about a worsening relationship between Justin trudeau and his Liberal caucus.
Podcaster Mo Amir recaps the B.C. election from Saturday night.
Alberta Minister Jason Nixon speaks about the recovery efforts in Jasper after the July fire.
Cindy Blackstock discusses the AFN's rejection of a $48 billion dollar child welfare reform deal.
Oct 22, 2024 • 28min
Parliament Hill Shooting Remembered 10 Years Later – October 22, 2024
Veteran Journalist Julie Van Dusen and the Globe and Mail's Kristy Kirkup talk about their experiences 10 years ago during the Parliament Hill shooting.
New Brunswick Premier-designate Susan Holt talks about her historic election win last night.
Economist Jim Stanford discusses an expected interest rate cut tomorrow.
Oct 12, 2024 • 29min
Pharmacare Bill Becomes Law – October 11, 2024
MPs Yasir Naqvi (Liberal) and Peter Julian (NDP) speak about pharmacare legislation that received royal assent last night.
Our journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Catherine Lévesque (National Post) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the week on the hill and the public inquiry.
Politico's Luiza Savage discusses the campaign strategies for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with less than a month to go before election day.
Oct 11, 2024 • 29min
Poilievre Criticizes Liberal Government on Security – October 10, 2024
Our strategists panel, Nasha Brownridge, Susan Smith and Jordan Paquet discuss Pierre Poilievre's recent criticism of the government on terrorism.
Emerson College's Matt Taglia talks about what the latest polls show in the race for the White House.
We play a clip of a recent interview with former minister Lloyd Axworthy, who's out with a new book.
Oct 10, 2024 • 29min
Privilege Debate Continues to Stall House Business – October 9, 2024
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May comments on the continued gridlock in the House.
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir recaps the B.C. leader's debate last night.
Economist Trevor Tombe talks about what Canada could be facing economically, depending on who wins the race for the White House.
Oct 9, 2024 • 29min
The War in Gaza One Year Later – October 8, 2024
Chief Representative of the Palestinian General Delegation to Canada Mona Abuamara joins CPAC’s Michael Serapio to discuss the one year anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the impact of Israel's subsequent invasion into Gaza.
Pollster Greg Lyle speaks about what the polling shows in the B.C. provincial election ahead of tonight's debate.
Former astronaut and cabinet minister Marc Garneau speaks about his new book.
