PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

Political strategists Stevie O'Brien (Liberal) and Jordan Paquet (Conservative) discuss the communications strategy behind Prime Minister Carney's video remarks to Canadians on Sunday, which addressed where Canada is at with U.S. trade negotiations and laid out his vision for the country's economy. Canada's former ambassador to the UN Bob Rae delves into the foreign policy implications of the prim...

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss where Pierre Poilievre’s changing rhetoric and what it signals about his leadership of the party. Michael Serapio sits down with members of the European Parliament Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Ireland) and Andreas Glück (Germany). They discuss how Canada is becoming one of th...

On the strategists’ panel, Susan Smith (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (NDP) discuss Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s Canadian Club speech, floor crossings and Poilievre’s future strategy as party leader. Polls analyst and the writer behind The Writ Éric Grenier, looks at how the Conservatives performed in recent byelections and what the results may signal for the party...

Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis discusses his new leadership, the Liberal majority government and floor crossings. He also addresses surveillance pricing, explaining why he believes it should be banned. CPAC's Andrew Thomson talks about how prominent Conservative MPs are still backing leader Pierre Poilievre. Former Canadian ambassador to the European Union Jeremy Kinsman discusses Finnish President...

MP Rachel Bendayan, the parliamentary secretary to the prime minister comes on the show to discuss the gas tax cut and the three by-election wins that have given the Liberals a majority government. Political strategists Laura Pennell and Jordan Paquet discuss what the Liberal majority will mean for the Conservatives and the government. Janice Stein, the founder of the Munk School of Global Affairs...

Polls analyst and the writer behind The Writ Éric Grenier and Quebec correspondent for The Logic Martin Patriquin break down the by-election tonight in Terrebonne and what we might expect to see out of the Montreal-area riding. Michele Cadario, a liberal strategist and former deputy chief of staff to prime minister Paul Martin discusses what the Liberals could do in Parliament if they win a majori...

Former NATO assistant secretary general for defence investment Wendy Gilmour reacts to Canada hitting the two per cent military spending target and discusses what this might mean for the future of the Canadian Armed Forces. On the strategists’ panel, Marci Surkes (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (NDP) discuss the NDP’s polling numbers and the party’s upcoming leadership conven...

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss Pierre Poilievre’s appearance on Joe Rogan, and what it signals about his strategy, and how he may appeal to a broader audience. Renowned environmentalist and legendary television broadcaster David Suzuki joins the show a day after he turned 90 to talk about his meet...

Conservative Labour Critic Kyle Seeback joins to outline his party's plan to boost Canada’s auto manufacturing sector and secure tariff-free access for Canadian car exports. Washington bureau chief at The Christian Science Monitor, Linda Feldmann, and NOTUS senior editor and investigative reporter Dave Levinthal discuss how Americans are feeling about the war in Iran and examine whether the confli...

Auditor General Karen Hogan joins the show to break down her the latest report, highlighting key concerns around international students and compliance with study permits, the need to modernize federal pay system, and challenges with RCMP recruitment. Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr answers questions about recent defense procurement announcements on space, arms and munitions...

Former NATO assistant secretary general for defence investment Wendy Gilmour discusses the Prime Ministers visit to Norway to observe NATO drills in the Arctic and Canada’s investment in Arctic defence. She also reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to remove sanctions on Russian oil. Northwest Territories Premier RJ Simpson discusses the prime minister's investment in the north, and ho...

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree joins the show to defend the government's new bill on lawful access, which would give increased powers to law enforcement to demand digital evidence. The strategists' panel, Susan Smith and Cole Hogan discuss and debate floor crossing of NDP MP Lori Idlout and what it means for the balance of power in Ottawa. NDP leadership candidate Rob Ashton shares his...

Former NDP national president Anne McGrath joins the show to discuss the impact of Nunavut MP Lori Idlout leaving the NDP to join the Liberal caucus. Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota talks about the government's efforts to strengthen security at Synagogues amid several targeted shootings in the GTA. NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis talks about his vision for the party and the...

Conservative MP Shuvaloy Majumdar talks about the Conservative Party's support for strikes on Iran and their call for the government to expel Iranian regime officials reportedly living in Canada. NDP foreign affairs critic Alexandre Boulerice explains his party's position on the war in Iran and their disappointment with the prime minister's response. Lawyer and human rights activist Kaveh Shahrooz...

Former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy talks about his criticism of the Canada's position on the war in Iran and what he thinks Canada should be doing as the conflict rages on. Journalists Steven Chase (Globe and Mail) and Stephanie Taylor (National Post) discuss what was accomplished on the prime minister's indo-pacific trip last week and how the war in Iran partially overshadowed the mis...

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) discuss the widely criticized comments from a senior government official who told journalists that India was no longer targeting people in Canada. It comes as the Prime Minister begins a trade mission to India. Mark Romoff, chair and CEO of the Australia-Canada Economic Leadersh...

CPAC's Andrew Thomson discusses with host Michael Serapio details surrounding Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to the Indo-Pacific. Asia Pacific Foundation Vice-President Vina Nadjibulla gives her assessment of what the prime Minister needs to accomplish in India and where the two countries can cooperate after a couple years of tension. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George So...

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt talks about her upcoming trade mission to India with the prime minister and what she hopes to accomplish for her province while there. Political commentator Graham Thomson discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's referendum questions announced last week and how it could relate to her budget, set to be released on Thursday. NDP leadership candidate Tony McQuail jo...

Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada Andrii Plakhotniuk reflects on four years of war in his country and discusses what Ukraine needs from Canada and allied countries. Dana O’Born, Chief Strategy Officer at the Council of Canadian Innovators, explains the opportunities and challenges for Canadian tech firms after the release of the government's defence industrial strategy last week. Retired colonel Mich...

Liaison Strategies Principal David Valentin goes over the latest polling from his firm which shows a large lead for Mark Carney's Liberals. Michigan State University law professor and podcast host Matthew Leffler breaks down the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's use of emergency tariffs. Matthew Holmes, executive vice president at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce talks about what Cana...

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the impact on the government after the Supreme Court voted to overturn the results of a Liberal win in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne from the 2025 general election. Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and MP for Outremont, discusses the p...

Liberal MP Taleeb Noormohamed talks about the impact the Tumbler Ridge school shooting has had on British Columbia and MPs of all stripes. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto goes over one of his latest surveys on how Canadians feel about the real estate market and the prospect of owning a home. The strategists panel, Laura Pennell, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about what the government has actually...

British Columbia MP Bob Zimmer, who represents Tumbler Ridge talks about the impact of the shooting on the small community and what is being done to help the town. British Columbia MLA Larry Neufeld, who represents Tumbler Ridge in Victoria shares what residents of town are feeling as they grapple with an unimaginable loss.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen talks about President Trump's threat to block permitting for the Gordie Howe Bridge unless Canada gives ownership of half the bridge to the United States, Cohen also discusses the state of Canada-U.S relations amidst consistent threats from the current president. Former Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan gives his take on what President Trump is doi...

Conservative MP Arpan Khanna discusses his party's call for tax relief for laid off auto workers in his riding. Angus Reid Institute President Shachi Kurl explains their latest polling on Alberta separatism sentiments. Senator Peter Boehm talks about the impact of Canada's decision to open a consulate in Greenland.