PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

Housing Minister Sean Fraser discusses the government's plan to tackle affordability, generational fairness, and housing. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith explains how the newly opened Trans Mountain pipeline will benefit her province. Dr. Joel Antel, president of the Canadian Dental Association, shares his members' concerns with the new national dental care plan, which began accepting claims from e...

Political commentators Muhammad Ali (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative), and Mélanie Richer (NDP) respond to House Speaker Greg Fergus' decision to eject Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for calling the prime minister a 'wacko' during Tuesday's question period. Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux shares his assessment of the federal budget.

MPs Brendan Hanley (Liberal), Laila Goodridge (Conservative), and Gord Johns (NDP) debate B.C.'s decision to ask the federal government to reverse parts of a pilot program decriminalizing some drugs. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek responds to the Alberta government's new bill proposing to give the province increased powers over municipalities, including the ability to remove councillors and overturn b...

Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the state of unity within the Liberal ranks and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future as party leader. Former Liberal finance minister explains his concerns with the federal government's plan to raise the inclusion rate for capital gains. British High Commissioner to Can...

Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative) and Mélanie Richer (NDP) weigh in on criticism from some high-profile Canadians directed at the Liberal government's latest budget. President of the Canadian Labour Congress, Bea Bruske, explains why she is singling out Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's record on labour issues. University of Calgary economics professor Trev...

Business Council of Canada vice-president Robert Asselin, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Disability Without Poverty co-chair Michelle Hewitt react to the latest federal budget.

Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, and Israel's Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, respond to Iran's weekend air strikes against Israel. Former U.S. federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York Jessica Roth discusses the significance of former U.S. president Donald Trump's first criminal trial, which began today in New York.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses her new bill, the Provincial Priorities Act, requiring municipalities to seek provincial approval before receiving funding from Ottawa. Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the week's top political headlines, including the fallout from Prime Minister Justin Trudea...

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson discusses the government's push to pass Bill C-50, its sustainable jobs legislation. Economists Pedro Antunes (Conference Board of Canada) and Mostafa Askari (Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy) weigh in on what to expect in next week's federal budget. And B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon reacts to recent federal housing announcements, includin...

It was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's turn today to testify at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. Steven Chase, senior parliamentary reporter for the Globe and Mail, reports from the Commission to CPAC’s Michael Serapio. Our panellists Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conservative) & Anne McGrath (NDP) share their impress...

Senior officials from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office testify at the inquiry into foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections. Health Minister Mark Holland discusses a $500 million federal investment in a new fund to support organizations offering mental health services to young people. Former Liberal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott speaks about her new book, "Health for All, A Do...

National Defence Minister Bill Blair elaborates on the federal government's multi-billion dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces. NDP MP Charlie Angus discusses his decision not to run in the next federal election. Philippe Fournier, editor-in-chief of 338 Canada, weighs in on a recent poll showing the governing Liberals are closing the gap on the Opposition Conservatives.

CPAC’s Michael Serapio reports from Montreal ahead of the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney on Saturday. John Parisella, former chief of staff to former Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, reflects on Mulroney's legacy in Quebec. Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Laura Osman (The Canadian Press) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the opposition's failed non-...

Canada's ambassador in Port-au-Prince, André François Giroux, discusses the response to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Political observers Stevie O'Brien (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative), and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the ongoing carbon tax debate as Conservatives failed to pass a non-confidence motion in the government.

Brian Mulroney's eldest son, Ben, shares his memories of his dad, Canada's 18th prime minister. Former Liberal cabinet minister Anne McLellan and former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, share the findings of their annual scorecard. Pembina Institute executive director Chris Severson-Baker weighs in on the debate over the federal carbon tax.

Bonnie Brownlee, a former executive assistant to the Mulroney family, shares her thoughts on the public tributes for former prime minister Brian Mulroney. MPs Heather MacPherson and Anthony Housefather weigh in on a contentious vote on an NDP motion which initially called on the government to recognize Palestine as a state.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Adam van Koeverden and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer debate the increase to the federal carbon price, scheduled for April 1. Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi discusses why he's running to be Alberta's next NDP leader.

Friends and former colleagues of Brian Mulroney remember the life and legacy of Canada's 18th prime minister, who died on Thursday at 84. We hear from former prime ministers Joe Clark and Kim Campbell and former Mulroney cabinet minister Perrin Beatty. And journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse), and Julie Van Dusen reflect on Mulroney's contributions to Can...

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Health Minister Mark Holland announces the government will make public documents concerning the two scientists fired from a top-secret government lab in Winnipeg. Politico White House reporter Daniel Lippman previews Super Tuesday following last weekend's primaries in Michigan. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow discusses her call more more federal funding as her city deals with growing challenges like hom...

MPs Yasir Naqvi (Liberal), Larry Brock (Conservative) and Taylor Bachrach (NDP) weigh in on a Conservative motion urging the government to table a report outlining how it spent public money on ArriveCan. Nicholas Marcus Thompson, the executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, explains why a coalition of black civil servants has filed a complaint against the Canadian Human Rights Com...

Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani discusses the government's long-awaited online harms legislation, which he tabled in the House of Commons on Monday. Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae reflects on Canada's support for Ukraine as it marks two years since Russia's invasion.

Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Catherine Lévesque (The National Post) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including the planned return of the self-styled 'Freedom Convoy' movement to Ottawa for a weekend demonstration. Multi-Olympic medallist turned senator Marnie McBean discusses her nomination process and the issues she wants to defe...

Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including controversy over a secret recording of parliamentary secretary Rob Oliphant criticizing his government’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, discusses his latest poll, which shows another decline in Liberal support.

Joël-Denis Bellavance, Ottawa bureau chief for La Presse, shares his latest reporting on GC Strategies, the firm behind the controversial ArriveCan app. Canadian Health Coalition chair Pauline Worsfold explains why her organization wants a universal single-payer pharmacare program. David Levinthal, editor-in-chief of Raw Story, discusses the road to the U.S. presidential election.