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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Nov 26, 2022 • 27min
Trudeau Testifies On Emergencies Act - November 25, 2022
Michael Serapio has highlights and key exchanges as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went before the Public Order Emergency Commission to defend using the Emergencies Act. Journalists Christopher Nardi (National Post) and Joanna Smith (The Canadian Press) analyze Trudeau's testimony and cross-examination. And political commentators Lisa Raitt, Susan Smith, and Kim Wright offer their thoughts.
Nov 25, 2022 • 28min
Freeland: Economic Threat Justified Emergency Measures - November 24, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and top PMO officials faced questions today at the Public Order Emergency Commission. Michael Serapio recaps the key exchanges and revelations with journalists Christopher Nardi (National Post) and Joanna Smith (The Canadian Press).
Has the federal government's use of solicitor-client privilege on invoking the Emergencies Act hampered the ability of Commissioner Paul Rouleau to reach a proper conclusion? We hear from lawyer Ewa Krajewska, who is representing the Canadian Civil Liberties Association at the inquiry.
And Sarah Miller of the Canadian Climate Institute offers reaction to the government's new climate adaptation strategy.
Nov 24, 2022 • 29min
Justice Minister Questioned On Emergencies Act - November 23, 2022
Journalists Chris Nardi (National Post) and Joanna Smith (The Canadian Press) join Michael Serapio to recap what Justice Minister David Lametti told the Eemrgencies Act inquiry..
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley reacts to Premier Danielle Smith's plans for sovereignty legislation, the health care system, and inflation cheques to Albertans.
Borys Wrzesnewskyj of the Ukrainian World Congress talks about the effects of Russia's latest missile attack: large portions of Ukraine without water and electricity, and several deaths.
Nov 23, 2022 • 29min
Mendicino Testifies, Belarus Dissident Visits Canada - November 22, 2022
Michael Serapio has the latest details from the Public Order Emergency Commission as Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino appears -- and a Freedom Convoy leader is ejected. Journalists Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joanna Smith (The Canadian Press) offer their analysis on today's testimony.
Nova Scotia Environment Minister Tim Halman explains his government's opposition to the federal fuel charge taking effect in that province.
And exiled Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks about her hope for non-lethal military aid to those resisting the Lukashenko regime.
Nov 22, 2022 • 28min
CSIS Head, Blair Questioned On Emergencies Act - November 21, 2022
Journalists Christopher Nardi (National Post) and Joanna Smith (The Canadian Press) join Michael Serapio to analyze today's testimony at the Public Order Emergency Commission by CSIS officials and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra discusses airport delays, the call for a return of traveller mask mandates, and the government's new legislation on supply chains.
The Green Party of Canada has turned to Elizabeth May as leader. She and proposed co-leader Jonathan Pedneault talk about their future plans.
Nov 19, 2022 • 28min
Children's Medicine, Alberta Health - November 18, 2022
Nova Scotia pharmacist Pam Kennedy joins Martin Stringer to discuss the shortage of children's fever and pain medication -- and Health Canada's pledge to import more than one million bottles by the end of next week.
Political commentator Graham Thomson analyzes this week's health care shake-ups by new Alberta premier Danielle Smith.
And journalists Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail) and Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) look back at this week's developments with the Emergencies Act inquiry and Canada-China relations.
Nov 18, 2022 • 27min
Emergencies Act, Climate Change - November 17, 2022
Michael Serapio and Martin Stringer recap today's testimony at the Public Order Emergency Commission, including what the prime minister's national security said about invoking the Emergencies Act.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault joins us from the UN climate change conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for questions on carbon pricing, criticism over the presence of oil gas companies at the summit, Canada’s planned emissions cap, and the path to net zero.
Political commentators Anne McGrath, Tim Powers, and Susan Smith analyze the latest headlines.
Nov 17, 2022 • 27min
NATO, China, Inflation, Trump – November 16, 2022
Yves Brodeur, a former Canadian ambassador to NATO, joins Michael Serapio to analyze the developments surrounding Russia, Ukraine, and yesterday's missile attack that killed two Polish nationals.
We speak with another former diplomat -- Guy Saint-Jacques -- about the Chinese president's admonishment of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
Unifor economist Kaylie Tiessen reacts to the latest inflation numbers and another expected hike to interest rates.
Journalist David Levinthal (The Insider) discusses Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Nov 16, 2022 • 29min
NATO and Russia, Auditor General, Inflation - November 15, 2022
Poland reported a deadly explosion on the same day Russia launched a major missile attack against neighbouring Ukraine. How will NATO respond to an attack on a member state? Michael Serapio speaks with Robert Baines, president of the NATO Association of Canada.
Auditor General Karen Hogan discusses her new reports on the federal housing strategy, Arctic security, and emergency support to First Nations communities. And Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen responds to the AG's concerns about the government's plan for chronic homelessness.
Unifor president Lana Payne outlines Canada's largest private-sector union wants policymakers to respon to high inflation and affordability challenges.
Nov 15, 2022 • 29min
Masks Recommended, But Not Required -- November 14, 2022
Should mandatory mask policies come back as Canadian hospitals deal with COVID-19, RSV, and influenza? Michael Serapio speaks with a pair of public health officials: Dr. Grace Salvo (Edmonton) and Dr. Robert Cushman (Renfrew County, Ontario).
Former justice minister Allan Rock discusses the campaign for better treatment of detained refugees and asylum seekers.
And Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian ambassador to China, analyzes the response to alleged Chinese interference in the 2019 election campaign as both countries attend the G20 summit in Indonesia.
