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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Jun 5, 2024 • 29min
Federal Contracts Draw Scrutiny From Canada's Auditor General – June 4, 2024
Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan shares the findings from her latest audit reports, including an examination of federal contracts awarded to consulting firm McKinsey and Company.
Economists Kaylie Tiessen (Unifor) and Ted Mallett (The Conference Board of Canada) share their expectations for Wednesday's interest rate decision from the Bank of Canada.
Jun 4, 2024 • 30min
One-on-One with Canada's Chief Justice – June 3, 2024
Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner speaks out against the politicization of Canada's judicial system, warning it risks undermining public confidence in the rule of law.
Newly-elected president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Sharon De Sousa, outlines her priorities for the union representing more than 240,000 workers.
David Weinstein, a former U.S. federal prosecutor for the Southern District of Florida, discusses the possible legal consequences for former U.S. president Donald Trump after his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Jun 1, 2024 • 29min
PM Defends Information Sharing on Foreign Interference – May 31, 2024
Journalists Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) and Kristy Kirkup (The Globe and Mail) weigh in on the week's top political stories.
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, discusses the future of Canada's defence spending as it faces pressure to increase its financial contribution to the NATO military alliance.
May 31, 2024 • 27min
Donald Trump Found Guilty on 34 Criminal Counts – May 30, 2024
Matthew Lebo, chair of the political science department at Western University and Dave Levinthal, editor-in-chief of Raw Story, react as a New York jury finds former U.S. president Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony charges.
Political commentators Carlene Variyan (Liberal), Mitch Heimpel (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories.
May 30, 2024 • 30min
Ontario Lawmaker Gives Historic Speech in Oji-Cree – May 29, 2024
Sol Mamawka, an NDP member of Ontario's provincial parliament, discusses his history-making speech in Oji-Cree, the first time an Indigenous language was fully recognized by Queen's Park.
Deborah Lyons, Canada's Special Envoy on Combating Antisemitism, reacts to last weekend's shooting at a Jewish girls school in Toronto and shares how political leaders should respond to increased violence against Jews in Canada.
Dave Levinthal, editor-in-chief Raw Story, weighs in on the end of Donald Trump's hush money trial, as jury deliberations begin in the prosecution of the former U.S. president.
May 29, 2024 • 27min
Spy Watchdog Slams Handling of Chinese Interference Intelligence – May 28, 2024
Security analyst Christian Leuprecht responds to a new report from the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency, which found "unacceptable gaps" in how Canada's intelligence agencies shared critical information on foreign interference.
Ontario journalists Martin Regg Cohn (The Toronto Star) and Sabrina Nanji (Queen's Park Observer) weigh in on whether the Doug Ford government's decision to expand some alcohol sales to convenience, grocery and big-box stores will trigger an early election.
May 28, 2024 • 29min
Defence Minister Defends Canada's Military Spending – May 27, 2024
Retired general Tom Lawson, Canada's former chief of the defence staff, responds to the letter from a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging Canada to meet NATO's 2 per cent of GDP defence spending target.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand discusses the federal government's plans for artificial intelligence in the public service.
David Coletto, chair and CEO of Abacus Data, shares the latest data on how Canadian voters feel about the federal party leaders.
May 25, 2024 • 27min
U.S. Senators Call Out Canada's Defence Spending – May 24, 2024
Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, reacts to the International Court of Justice's ruling calling for Israel to halt its ground offensive in Rafah.
Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Robert Russo discuss a letter from a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging Canada to meet NATO's 2 per cent of GDP defence spending target.
May 24, 2024 • 29min
Outgoing MP Charlies Angus Calls Out 'Politics of Intimidation' – May 23, 2024
NDP MP Charlie Angus discusses his recent opinion piece published by The Tyee, denouncing the abuse and harassment facing MPs and blaming the Conservative leader for exacerbating the problem.
Political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on Angus' claims.
May 23, 2024 • 27min
Ottawa Defends National Dental Care Program – May 22, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland defends the Liberal government's national dental care plan as it faces criticism from the opposition and some dentists.
Matthew Lebo, chair of the political science department at Western University, discusses U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's surprise election call.
Ret. Lt. -Gen. and former MP Andrew Leslie explains why he thinks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government aren't serious about Canada's national defence.
