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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Jan 30, 2024 • 30min
The House Returns, Foreign Interference Inquiry Begins - January 29, 2024
Government House Leader Steve Mackinnon and Opposition House leaders Andrew Scheer (Conservative) and Peter Julian (NDP) share their priorities as the House resumes for 2024.
Steven Chase, a senior parliamentary reporter with the Globe and Mail, provides a breakdown of the first day of hearings at the public inquiry into foreign interference.
Abacus Data chair and CEO David Coletto discusses the latest federal voting intentions as the Conservatives maintain their lead over the governing Liberals in the polls.
Dec 15, 2023 • 28min
House Speaker Controversy - December 14, 2023
Journalists Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the latest developments in the controversy involving House Speaker Greg Fergus, accused of partisanship by opposition MPs.
Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) review the week's top political stories as the House prepares to adjourn its fall sitting.
Dec 14, 2023 • 29min
Ceasefire Vote and Shrinking Conservative Support - December 13, 2023
Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, discusses Canada's decision to vote in favour of a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
David Coletto, chair and CEO of Abacus Data, weighs in on a recent national poll showing a five-point drop in Conservative support.
Dec 13, 2023 • 28min
Calls For Sanctions Against Hamas and Dental Care Rollout - December 12, 2023
NDP health critic Don Davies and Canadian Dental Association president Dr. Heather Carr share their assessments of the national dental care program, unveiled this week.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Jenica Atwin discusses Bill C-41, the federal government's plan to improve drinking water in First Nations communities.
Dec 12, 2023 • 29min
Dental Care Rollout and New Safe Sport Measures - December 11, 2023
Minister of Health discusses Canada's dental care plan. Minister of Sport addresses abuse in sports. Former minister discusses climate change conference in Dubai.
Dec 9, 2023 • 30min
Afghan Memorial Controversy and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai - December 8, 2023
Journalists Robert Fife and Kristy Kirkup (The Globe and Mail) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the week's top political stories.
Former supreme court justice Louise Arbour explains why the winning bid to design Canada's national memorial to the war in Afghanistan is mired in controversy.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai discusses his visit to Ottawa to meet with federal officials on issues of critical importance to the North.
Dec 8, 2023 • 29min
Oil and gas emissions cap and addressing online hate - December 7, 2023
Janetta McKenzie, director of the Pembina Institute's Oil and Gas Program, and Tristan Goodman, president and CEO of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada, react to the federal government's plan to cap oil and gas emissions.
Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani provides an update on the government's efforts to address online hate.
Dec 7, 2023 • 29min
The future of the House Speaker and Premier Danielle Smith - December 6, 2023
MPs Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal), Chris Warkentin (Conservative) and Daniel Blaikie (NDP) debate the path forward for House Speaker Greg Fergus, accused of partisanship for participating in a tribute video for an Ontario Liberal MP.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to the federal government's plan to cut oil and gas methane emissions by 75 per cent by 2030.
Paulette Senior, the president and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation, discusses the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and ongoing efforts to address the issue in Canada.
Dec 6, 2023 • 28min
Military Sexual Assaults Spike and AFN Election - December 5, 2023
Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of professional conduct and culture with the Canadian Army Forces, responds to a Statistics Canada survey which shows sexual assaults are rising within Canada's military.
Charlotte Duval-Lantoine, a fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, offers her views on how the military's culture needs to change.
Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist at the Winnipeg Free Press, previews the upcoming election for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
Dec 5, 2023 • 29min
HOC Speaker apology, methane targets, CSIS' 'toxic' culture - December 4, 2023
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer explains why his party wants House Speaker Greg Fergus over a video tribute they deem partisan.
Saskatchewan Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre responds to Ottawa's new methane emissions reduction targets.
Former CSIS intelligence officer Huda Mukbil addresses reports of a toxic culture at Canada's spy agency, following reports of sexual violence and harrasment.
