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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Apr 1, 2025 • 27min
Canada Braces for More Trump Tariffs – April 1, 2025
Washington-based reporter for The Hill, Laura Kelly, discusses the response in Congress to President Trump's tariffs against Canada.
The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates talk about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's failure to remove candidate Paul Chiang and how the campaign is shaping up in the second week.
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaksdown the latest numbers from his firm.
Mar 31, 2025 • 29min
Carney Stands By Controversial Candidate – March 31, 2025
Human rights activist and Senior fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights Marcus Kolga gives his thoughts on Liberal Leader Mark Carney's decision not to drop candidate Paul Chiang after he suggested people could turn in his Conservative rival to the Chinese consulate for a bounty.
Polls analyst Éric Grenier discusses the latest polling numbers and areas to watch as the campaign enters its second week.
Retired Canadian Lieutenant-General Yvan Blondin talks about the issues with Canada's procurement of the F-35 fighter jet.
Mar 28, 2025 • 29min
Trump and Carney Call Amid New Tariffs – March 28, 2025
The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about how the leaders are performing on the campaign trail and responding to the latest tariff threat from President Trump.
Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association talks about the impact of tariffs on the Canadian auto sector and how he thinks the government should respond.
Windsor Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens and Lansing Michigan Mayor Andy Schor discuss the impact of auto tariffs on their communities as they meet in Washington with other North American mayors to advocate for free trade.
Mar 27, 2025 • 28min
Trump Tariffs Change Campaign Calculus – March 27, 2025
Unifor National President Lana Payne speaks about the impact of tariffs on Canadian workers and what her union would like to see the federal government do to counter the threat.
The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule talks about the impact that tariffs will have on the federal campaign.
338 Canada's Philippe Fournier provides an update on the latest polling aggregate and seat projections in the federal campaign.
Mar 26, 2025 • 27min
Trump Tariffs Auto Sector – March 26, 2025
Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association talks about the impact of tariffs on the auto sector as President Donald Trump announces he will tariff cars made outside of the U.S. beginning April 2.
Coverage of Prime Minister Mark Carney's reaction to tariffs on the Canadian auto industry.
Reaction from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to the tariffs on the Canadian auto industry.
Mar 25, 2025 • 28min
oilievre Faces Questions Over Alleged Foreign Interference – March 25, 2025
The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Cheryl Oates (NDP) talk about the issue of alleged foreign interference during the 2022 Conservative leadership race and Pierre Poilievre's handling of questions about the allegations.
CKNW radio host Jas Johal talks about the state of play in British Columbia during the federal election.
Mar 24, 2025 • 28min
Election 2025 Gets Underway – March 24, 2025
Journalists Chris Nardi (National Post) and Stephanie Levitz (Globe and Mail) breakdown the first moves of the campaign.
Polls analyst Éric Grenier breaks down the latest numbers which show the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck.
Mar 21, 2025 • 29min
Premiers Meet with PM Carney – March 21, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson talks about Prime Minister Carney's pledge to build more pipelines and large projects.
The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the expected election call on Sunday and the first week on the job for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Mar 20, 2025 • 28min
China Hits Canada with Tariffs on Agriculture Products – March 20, 2025
Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada's former ambassador to the People's Republic of China talks about China hitting Canada with tariffs on billions of dollars worth of agriculture products and the recent executions of four Canadian citizens.
Businesswoman and Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson talks about what Canada needs to do in the face of new tariffs from China and the continuing threat from the U.S.
Former Republican presidential campaign manager Steve Schmidt speaks about why Donald Trump is targeting Canada and what Canadians should do to counter his rhetoric.
Mar 19, 2025 • 28min
Donald Trump Weighs in on Canadian Politics – March 19, 2025
Senator Hassan Yussuff, a member of the Prime Minister's Council of Canada-U.S. Relations talks about that group's first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney today.
Angus Reid's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest federal numbers from her firm that show the Liberals leading the Conservatives.
Veteran campaign managers Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Cheryl Oates (NDP) talk about campaign strategy for the major parties as we anticipate a federal election call soon.
