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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May 31, 2023 • 29min
UCP Wins in Alberta - May 30, 2023
Michael Serapio speaks with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about yesterday's election -- and what comes next in the federal-provincial relationship.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh discusses the call for David Johnston to step down as special rapporteur on foreign interference.
And political columnists Rick Bell (Calgary Sun) and Jen Gerson (The Line) analyze the Alberta election results.
May 30, 2023 • 29min
Johnston Report, Alberta Election - May 29, 2023
MPs Taleeb Noormohamed (Liberal) and Peter Julian (NDP) join Michael Serapio to react to David Johnston's first report as special rapporteur on foreign interference.
And Alberta columnist Graham Thomson previews tonight's provincial election results.
May 20, 2023 • 30min
Alberta Leaders, Byelections, Safe Supply - May 19, 2023
Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell joins Michael Serapio to analyze the Alberta leaders' debate.
Political observers Garry Keller, Carlene Variyan, and Kim Wright debate the latest headlines.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett responds to Conservative criticism of the federal government's safe drug supply program.
May 19, 2023 • 29min
MPs Debate Opioid Crisis - May 18, 2023
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett discusses the opioid crisis and Conservative calls to redirect funding from safe drug supply to addiction recovery and treatment.
Journalists Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse), Joanna Smith (Toronto Star), and Marieke Walsh (The Globe and Mail) analyze the latest headlines.
And polling expert Eric Grenier (The Writ) looks at the Alberta provincial campaign and tonight's leaders' debate.
May 18, 2023 • 30min
Chong Seeks Action on Foreign Interference - May 17, 2023
Former CSIS director Richard Fadden joins Michael Serapio to discuss Conservative MP Michael Chong's recommendations to the federal government on protecting parliamentarians from foreign interference.
Danielle Robitaille, a criminal defence lawyer and managing partner of Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP, reacts to the federal government's bail reforms.
James Trottier, a fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a former diplomat, analyzes the significance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's first official trip to South Korea.
May 17, 2023 • 29min
Bail Reform, Stellantis, WestJet - May 16, 2023
Justice Minister David Lametti joins Andrew Thomson to discuss the government's new bail reform bill (C-48).
Former Ontario deputy premier and finance minister Dwight Duncan talks about the fate of a multi-billion-dollar deal to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor.
Bernard Lewall of the WestJet Air Line Pilot's Association outlines collective bargaining talks with the airline -- and a potential strike.
May 16, 2023 • 28min
PM Calls By-Elections in Four Ridings - May 15, 2023
The prime minister has called four by-elections next month. Michael Serapio hears from political observers Garry Keller, Carlene Variyan, and Kim Wright about what to watch for.
Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan, the military's chief of professional conduct and culture, provides an update on the work to root out sexual misconduct, misogyny, and racism within the Canadian Armed Forces.
And Alex Boyd (Toronto Star) and Jen Gerson (The Line) analyze the Alberta provincial campaign as we reach the halfway point.
May 13, 2023 • 29min
The Week In Review - May 12, 2023
Journalists Joanna Smith (The Canadian Press), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Bill Curry (The Globe and Mail) join Michael Serapio to analyze the week's top political stories. And Alberta pollster Janet Brown talks about the provincial election campaign.
May 12, 2023 • 29min
Maxime Bernier, Passport Controversy, Conservative Polling - May 11, 2023
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier discusses his push to win a Manitoba byelection in Portage--Lisgar.
Political observers Kate Harrison, Susan Smith, and James Valcke debate the byelection campaign and the controversy over Canada's redesigned passport.
And Abacus Data CEO David Coletto has new numbers on what voters think about a potential Conservative government headed by Pierre Poilievre.
May 11, 2023 • 29min
China, Russia, Judicial Vacancies - May 10, 2023
Jeff Nankivell, president of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada and former consul-general in Hong Kong, joins Andrew Thomson to discuss the implications of Chinese interference on Canada's economy and national security.
Alexandra Chyczij, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, explains why her organization is urging the Canadian government to declare Russian diplomats persona non grata.
John Stefaniuk, vice-president of the Canadian Bar Association, talks about Canada's judge shortage -- and what it means for the day-to-day operation of our justice system -- with the chief justice warning the prime minister of the consequences of judicial vacancies.
