PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

Journalists Nojoud Al Mallees (Canadian Press) and Chris Nardi (National Post) discuss the meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and premiers in the face of President-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat. Beth Burke, CEO of the Canadian American Business Council discusses what impact a 25 per cent tariff would have on cross-border trade and the Canadian economy. Former RCMP deputy commissioner Pierre-Yves Bourduas talks about the security of Canada's border with the U.S.

Treasury Board President Anita Anand explains how Canada will respond to the 25% tariff U.S. President-elect Donald trump is promising to levy on Canada and Mexico. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses how a 25% tariff would affect her province and what she wants Ottawa to do about the tariff threat. U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) talks about Canada-U.S. relations and defence spending, in an interview recorded at the Halifax International Security Forum.

Mark Gerretsen (Government Deputy House Leader), Andrew Scheer (Conservative Party House Leader) and Peter Julian (NDP House Leader) debate the government's plan for distributing $250 cheques to working Canadians. Defence minister Bill Blair sees meeting NATO's defence spending target as an investment in Canada's future.

Joel-Denis Bellavance (La Presse), Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail) and Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star) on the politics of the federal government's proposed GST tax breaks and rebates. Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of International Business, wants the government to provide permanent tax relief, and an end to the strikes at Canada Post. Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, on how the Russia-Ukraine war and the incoming Trump administration are driving this year's Halifax International Security Forum.

Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada dicusses the government's cost of living initiatives announced today. Our strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Susan Smith and George Soule discuss the government's GST holiday and rebate, as well as Randy Boissonnault's resignation from cabinet. Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman talks about Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hoekstra as his pick for ambassador to Canada.

Journalists Stephanie Levitz (Globe and Mail) and Catherine Lévesque (National Post) discuss the resignation of Randy Boissonnault from cabinet, following questions about his former business dealings and claims of Indigenous identity. Leila Sarangi, national director of the anti-poverty group Campaign 2000, discusses her organization's findings on child poverty in Canada. American journalists Linda Feldmann and Dave Levinthal talk about some of Donald Trump's controversial picks for his cabinet.

Government House Leader Karina Gould explains the government's position on the procedural standoff that has ground government business in the House of Commons to a halt. Security analyst Christian Leuprecht discusses Ukrainian strikes against Russia and how that country may respond. Polls analyst Éric Grenier gives an update on the Nova Scotia provincial election.

Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about the impact of President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range missiles. Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux speaks about how the government's immigration cuts will impact the amount of housing Canada needs to build. Senator and former diplomat Peter Beohm discusses what effect Donald Trump's return to the White House will have on international relations.

Our panel of bureau chiefs, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the preparations in Ottawa following the election of Donald Trump again. Beth Burke, CEO of the Canadian American Business Council discusses cross-border trade. POLITICO'S Luiza Savage breaks down the moves Donald Trump has made so far as president-elect.

Political observers Susan Smith (Bluesky Strategy Group), Cole Hogan (GT and Company) and George Soule (Syntax Strategy) discuss reactions from the major political parties to Donald Trump's victory. Roland Paris, Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, looks at the likely impact of Donald Trump's second presidency on relations in Europe and Israel. Christian Nunes, president of the National Organization for Women, explains how progressive activists in the United States intend to respond to Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump.