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 25, 2024 • 29min
MPs Consider GST Break and Rebate Cheques – November 25, 2024
Mark Gerretsen (Government Deputy House Leader), Andrew Scheer (Conservative Party House Leader) and Peter Julian (NDP House Leader) debate the government's plan for distributing $250 cheques to working Canadians.
Defence minister Bill Blair sees meeting NATO's defence spending target as an investment in Canada's future.
Nov 22, 2024 • 29min
The Strategy Behind the GST Holiday – November 22, 2024
Joel-Denis Bellavance (La Presse), Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail) and Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star) on the politics of the federal government's proposed GST tax breaks and rebates.
Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of International Business, wants the government to provide permanent tax relief, and an end to the strikes at Canada Post.
Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, on how the Russia-Ukraine war and the incoming Trump administration are driving this year's Halifax International Security Forum.
Nov 21, 2024 • 30min
Ottawa Proposes GST Holiday and Rebate Cheques – November 21, 2024
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada dicusses the government's cost of living initiatives announced today.
Our strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Susan Smith and George Soule discuss the government's GST holiday and rebate, as well as Randy Boissonnault's resignation from cabinet.
Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman talks about Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hoekstra as his pick for ambassador to Canada.
Nov 20, 2024 • 28min
Randy Boissonnault Resigns From Cabinet – November 20, 2024
Journalists Stephanie Levitz (Globe and Mail) and Catherine Lévesque (National Post) discuss the resignation of Randy Boissonnault from cabinet, following questions about his former business dealings and claims of Indigenous identity.
Leila Sarangi, national director of the anti-poverty group Campaign 2000, discusses her organization's findings on child poverty in Canada.
American journalists Linda Feldmann and Dave Levinthal talk about some of Donald Trump's controversial picks for his cabinet.
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.
