PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

Senator Hassan Yussuff and Brian Kingston, CEO Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association give their thoughts on President Trump's tariff action today and the exemptions Canada received. Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur talks about the importance of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce talks...

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 num...

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 ente...

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 t...

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 s...

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 au...

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.

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.

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.

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. F...

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)...

Senator Tony Dean (Independent) talks about arctic security in Canada following an announcement from the prime minister in Nunavut today. Veteran campaign managers Michele Cadario (Liberal) Jordan Paquet (Conservative and Cheryl Oates (NDP) discuss questions regarding Prime Minister Carney’s financial assets being put into a blind trust. Ihor Michalchyshyn, CEO of the Canadian Ukrainian Congress r...

Economists Pedro Antunes (Conference Board of Canada) and Kari Norman (Desjardins) discuss the long-term impacts of tariffs on the Canadian economy. Pollster Éric Grenier breaksdown the latest federal numbers as the Liberals surge under Prime Minister Carney. U.S. journalist Dave Levinthal talks about how the U.S.-Canada trade war is being received in Washington.

The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the logic behind Prime Minister Carney's choices for cabinet and how opposition parties might target the new government. The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney and the reaction from opposition p...

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy talks about what Canada should do to protect itself amid threats from U.S. President Trump. Former NAFTA negotiator John Weekes talks about the long-term damage to Canada's trading relationship with the U.S. Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath talks about the impact of steel tariffs on her community and what she wants to see from other levels of government.

Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association talks about how her industry is reacting to steel tariffs being imposed by the U.S. AluQuébec President Francois Racine talks about the impact tariffs are already having on the aluminum industry. Liberal MP Terry Sheehan and NDP MP Matthew Green, who both represent steel towns in Ontario, talk about the impact of tarif...

Former Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil talks about the strategy Ontario Premier Doug Ford has used to combat U.S. tariffs. Former federal trade minister Peter Van Loan talks about Canada's strategy for countering U.S. tariffs. Former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan talks about what's next for Liberal Leader Mark Carney as he prepares to take over as Prime Minister. Senator Peter Harder talk...

Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon talks about how his party and government is shifting gears under a new leader. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss Mark Carney's leadership win and the next steps for the federal parties as an election call looms. Pollster Dan Arnold (Pollara) talks about how Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre matchup head-to-head on key issues in t...

Eddie Goldenberg, former chief of staff to Jean Chretien discusses Canada's strategy for negotiating with the U.S. and about the upcoming Liberal leadership convention. The journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about Canada's trade strategy with the U.S. and what Canada's position with the Trump administration could...

Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturer's Association talks about the tariff pause on his industry and the threats from President Trump to bring plants over to the U.S. Unifor President Lana Payne discusses the unpredictable tariff threat and the impact on Unifor members. Rose Gottemoeller, former NATO deputy secretary general talks about the Trump administration's shifting positi...

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand talks about Canadian efforts to support businesses affected by the trade war with the U.S. and addresses internal trade barriers that the provinces and Ottawa are attempting to remove. Defence Minister Bill Blair talks about Canadian support for Ukraine as the U.S. steps back. New Brunswick Premeir Susan Holt explains how her province is taking act...

The Conference Board of Canada's chief economist, Pedro Antunes, believes that it is impossible for Canada to fully prepare for the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Tuesday, given the deep integration of the two countries' supply chains. He adds that the introduction of tariffs could ultimately lead to a depreciation of the Canadian dollar by as much as $0.06. Our host, Catherine Lafrance, spoke with...

Liberal Leadership contestant Karina Gould talks about standing up to Donald Trump as Canada announces its plan to counter tariffs from the U.S. Former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt talks about Canada's options on trade going forward. Canadian Federation of Municipalities CEO Carole Saab discusses the economic impact that tariffs will have on businesses and consumers.

Former Canadian ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman reacts to the tense Oval Office exchange between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump. Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn talks about the impact of exchange between Zelenskyy and Trump. Canadain-Ukrianian lawyer Daniel Bilak talks about what's next following President Zelenskyy's visits to Washington and the failed attempt to sign a min...

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay talks about the renewed threat of tariffs on Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today. NDP MP Charlie Angus and Canadians United Against Hate founder Fareed Khan talk about the surge of patriotism they're advocating for in the face of threats from the U.S. president. Journalist Sabrina Nanji (Queen's Par...