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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May 22, 2024 • 29min
House Speaker Facing Resignation Calls Again – May 21, 2024
Conservative Deputy Whip Chris Warkentin and NDP House Leader Peter Julian weigh in on calls from the Official Opposition and the Bloc Québécois for House Speaker Greg Fergus to resign, calling into question his impartiality.
Justice Minister Arif Virani discusses the federal government's plan to tackle auto theft in Canada.
May 11, 2024 • 30min
Canada Abstains From UN Vote on Palestinian Membership – May 10, 2024
Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations explains why Canada abstained from a UN General Assembly vote to grant the Palestinian delegation full membership.
Journalists Kristy Kirkup (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star), and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on new data from the Angus Reid Institute, which shows Canadians are growing increasingly fed up with the three main political party leaders.
Mostafa Askari, chief economist with the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, discusses the Bank of Canada's Financial Stability Report.
May 10, 2024 • 29min
Conservatives Introduce Motion Against Drug Decriminalization – May 9, 2024
Political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including the Conservative Party's ongoing opposition to illicit drug decriminalization and safe supply programs.
Veteran political journalist Paul Wells discusses "Governing in Troubled Times: Justin Trudeau on the Ropes," his new book about the prime minister.
May 9, 2024 • 28min
Debate Continues Over Drug Decriminalization Pilot Program – May 8, 2024
Debra Bailey, an advocate for Moms Stop the Harm, a network of families affected by substance use and deaths, responds to the ongoing debate in Parliament over the merits of drug decriminalization.
Abacus Data chair and CEO David Coletto discusses a new poll asking Canadians about potential Liberals to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader.
Fae Johnstone, executive director of the Society of Queer Momentum, discusses a series of rallies planned across the country next week to protest the rise in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate.
May 8, 2024 • 28min
Ottawa Approves B.C.'s Request to Recriminalize Hard Drugs – May 7, 2024
MPs Taleeb Noormohamed (Liberal), Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) and Peter Julian (NDP) react to Ottawa's approval of British Columbia's request to recriminalize illegal drug use in public spaces.
David Levinthal, editor-in-chief of Raw Story, discusses today's highly-anticipated testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels at Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York.
May 7, 2024 • 28min
Ottawa Tables Anti-Foreign Meddling Bill – May 6, 2024
Former CSIS director Ward Elcock responds to the federal government's new legislative package to combat foreign interference.
Former B.C. premier Ujjal Dosanjh discusses the state of Canada-India relations following the arrests of three Indian nationals for the murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Niijar.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business president Dan Kelly reacts to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's assertion that he won't meet with lobbyists if his party forms the next government.
May 4, 2024 • 28min
Foreign Interference Inquiry Publishes First Report – May 3, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc shares the federal government's response to the first report of the public inquiry into foreign interference published on Friday.
Journalists Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail), Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the Hogue Commission's conclusions and discuss how Canada can restore trust in its democratic processes.
May 3, 2024 • 29min
Federal Public Servants Ordered Back to the Office 3 Days a Week – May 2, 2024
Sharon DeSousa, national executive vice-president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, responds to the federal government's directive ordering public servants back to the office three days per week.
Dr. Danielle Martin, chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, discusses how to address fewer medical students wanting to pursue careers in family medicine.
Political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative), and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh on the week's top political headlines, including the Conservative leader's expulsion from the House of Commons on Tuesday.
May 2, 2024 • 28min
Liberal Housing Plan Fails to Move Public Opinion Polls – May 1, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser discusses the government's plan to tackle affordability, generational fairness, and housing.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith explains how the newly opened Trans Mountain pipeline will benefit her province.
Dr. Joel Antel, president of the Canadian Dental Association, shares his members' concerns with the new national dental care plan, which began accepting claims from eligible patients today.
May 1, 2024 • 29min
House Speaker Ejects Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre – April 30, 2024
Political commentators Muhammad Ali (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative), and Mélanie Richer (NDP) respond to House Speaker Greg Fergus' decision to eject Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for calling the prime minister a 'wacko' during Tuesday's question period.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux shares his assessment of the federal budget.
