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 10, 2023 • 30min
China Expels Canadian Diplomat - May 9, 2023
Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, Henri-Paul Normandin, joins Michael Serapio with his reaction to China's decision to expel Canadian diplomat Jennifer Lalonde
Dave Levinthal, editor-in-chief of Raw Story, discuses the verdict of a civil jury in New York, which found former U.S. president Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed journalist Jean Caroll in the 1990s.
And Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith explains his campaign for the Ontario Liberal leadership.
May 9, 2023 • 29min
Canada Expels Chinese Official Over Interference Allegations - May 8, 2023
MPs Greg Fergus (Liberal), Andrew Scheer (Conservative) and Heather McPherson join Michael Serapio with their views on Canada's decision to expel Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei over foreign interference allegations. We also have analysis from Arthur Wilczynski, a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
Journalists Alex Boyd (Toronto Star) and Elise von Scheel (CBC News) discuss the latest developments from the campaign trail in Alberta as wildfires burn across the province.
May 4, 2023 • 28min
Alexandre Trudeau Testifies - May 3, 2023
Michael Serapio and journalist Steven Chase (The Globe and Mail) review Alexandre Trudeau's committee testimony on the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.
Royal commentator Bonnie Brownlee previews this weekend's coronation of King Charles.
And Heidi Rathjen of PolySeSouvient outlines her opposition to the government's latest Bill C-21 amendments.
May 3, 2023 • 29min
Treasury Board President On PSAC Agreement - May 2, 2023
Michael Serapio questions Treasury Board president Mona Fortier on the agreement between the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada to end the 12-day strike by 120,000 federal public servants.
Political commentators Sheila Copps (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Mélanie Richer (NDP) debate the latest developments on foreign interference, including Alexandre Trudeau’s committee appearance and the alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong’s family.
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez discusses the passage of Bill C-11 and criticism of the bill’s online content regulations.
May 2, 2023 • 29min
Tentative Agreement To End Federal Strike - May 1, 2023
Chris Aylward, national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, joins Michael Serapio to discuss the tentative agreement reached between the union and the federal government.
Nicholas Coghlan, Canada’s ambassador to South Sudan from 2012 to 2013, analyzes the crisis in Sudan as the federal government ends evacuation flights.
Journalists Tyler Dawson (National Post) and Jen Gerson (The Line) review the first day of Alberta's provincial election campaign.
Apr 29, 2023 • 28min
The Week In Review - April 28, 2023
Journalists Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star), Stephanie Taylor (The Canadian Press) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) analyze the week’s top political stories, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trip to New York and his keynote address to the Council on Foreign Relations.
Marco D'Angelo, president and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Association, explains why his organization is asking all levels of government to help address a rise in violence on public transit.
Apr 28, 2023 • 30min
Sudan, Gun Buyback, New Riding Maps – April 27, 2023
Andrew Thomson speaks with Hisham Mohamed about the chaos in Sudan and his decision to flee by land to Egypt.
Wes Winkel, president of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association, discusses the government's buyback plan for gun retailers.
Liberal MP Michael Coteau explains his concern with the boundary redistribution plan for his Don Valley East, Ont. riding.
Apr 27, 2023 • 29min
Government Moves Forward With Gun Buyback Plan - April 26, 2023
Michael Serapio questions Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino about the first phase of the government's firearm buyback program.
Political observers Kate Harrison, Greg MacEachern, and Kim Wright debate the latest headlines.
Quebec Senator Michèle Audette discusses a special honour bestowed upon her in recognition of her long career fighting and raising awareness about gender-based violence.
Apr 26, 2023 • 28min
Sudan, Biden Campaign, Artemis II - April 25, 2023
Nicholas Coghlan, who served as Canada’s ambassador to South Sudan from 2012 to 2013, discusses the crisis in Sudan and the federal government’s efforts to evacuate Canadians on the ground.
Journalist Dave Levinthal, the editor-in-chief of Raw Story, joins CPAC’s Michael Serapio to discuss President Joe Biden’s campaign for a second term as U.S. president.
Brian Gallant, CEO of Space Canada, talks about Canada’s space program and its contribution to the Artemis II mission to the moon.
Apr 25, 2023 • 29min
Federal Workers Remain On Strike - April 24, 2023
Chris Aylward, national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, joins us for an update on the state of negotiations between his union and the federal government. And Michael Serapio questions Families, Children and Social Development Minister Karina Gould about the strike's effect on government services.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra discusses the federal government’s plans to improve air passenger rights in Canada.
