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PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

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Sep 27, 2024 • 30min

Tensions in the House Rise After Alleged Homophobic Remark – September 26, 2024

The strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Susan Smith and Nasha Brownridge discuss the non-confidence vote and an alleged homophobic remark made in the House. Defence Minister Bill Blair discusses the new Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command. Former diplomat Ferry de Kerckhove talks about Canada's relationship with France as Emmanuel Macron visits Ottawa and Montreal.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 30min

Non-Confidence Motion Defeated – September 25, 2024

Journalists Stephanie Levitz (Globe and Mail) and Chris Nardi (National Post) break down the non-confidence vote and antics during Question Period. Health Minister Mark Holland discusses MAID policies in Quebec. Louis de Lormier, a former Canadian ambassador to Lebanon, discusses the conflict in that country and the Canadian government's role in protecting Canadians in Lebanon.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 29min

Conservatives Table Non-Confidence Motion – September 24, 2024

Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer talks about his party's motion of non-confidence in the government. NDP Whip Heather McPherson explains her party's position on the non-confidence vote. Space Canada's Brian Gallant talks about Canada's space industry.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 29min

Middle East Tensions Rise as UN Meets – September 23, 2024

Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations joins the show to talk about conflicts in the Middle East and Haiti. Bloc MP Christine Normandin talks about her party's position on the upcoming confidence vote. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks about the state of politics in British Columbia as that province's election gets underway.
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Sep 21, 2024 • 30min

Elections Getting Underway in N.B., B.C. – September 20, 2024

The journalist panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) recap the weeks events, including the upcoming confidence vote next week. Pollster Éric Grenier talks about the provincial elections in New Brunswick and British Columbia. US pollster Matt Taglia (Emerson College) speaks about what the polls show in the U.S. presidential race.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 28min

Trudeau Loses Another Top Minister – September 19, 2024

The strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Nasha Brownridge and Stevie O'Brien discuss the departure of Pablo Rodriguez from cabinet and the looming confidence vote. Security expert Michael Kempa talks about MP safety following the viral video of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh getting into an argument with a protestor on the hill. Telegraph-Journal journalist John Chilibeck speaks about the state of affairs in New Brunswick as the provincial election begins in that province.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 27min

Bloc Will Vote No on Conservative Non-Confidence Motion – September 18, 2024

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson joins the show to talk about the carbon tax. Pollster Éric Grenier talks about the looming non-confidence vote. NDP MP Jenny Kwan speaks about her testimony at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference.
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Sep 18, 2024 • 29min

Liberals Upset in Another By-Election – September 17, 2024

The show recaps two by-elections that occurred last night in Winnipeg and Montreal with Chris Hall. Economist Pedro Antunes analyzes the recent inflation numbers. Elmwood-Transcona by-election winner Leila Dance talks about her victory last night. MPs pay tribute to Chuck Strahl.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 28min

MPs Return to a Changed Parliament – September 16, 2024

Government House Leader Karina Gould joins the show to talk about the government's priorities as the sitting resumes for the fall. Opposition House Leaders Andrew Scheer and Peter Julian talk about their respective party's agenda for the fall sitting. U.S. journalist Dave Levinthal joins the program to talk about the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the implications of it.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 28min

MPs Break for Summer after Raucous Spring Sitting – June 19, 2024

The strategy panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and Anne McGrath review the spring sitting and what parties will be up to over the break. The journalist panel, Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star), Bob Fife (Globe and Mail) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) look back on the spring sitting and preview what the summer might look like in Canadian politics.

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