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PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio
PrimeTime Politics is a comprehensive round-up of the day in Canadian politics, from breaking stories to developments on longstanding issues. Key moments, feature interviews, panels, in-depth analysis and more. It’s the day in half an hour. Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter, whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time. In addition to being the face of CPAC's live programming, he hosts the channel's nightly political round-up, PrimeTime Politics, and is the first Filipino-Canadian male...
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Apr 21, 2026
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Uncertainty Following B.C. Election – October 21, 2024 22.10.2024 28:36
Journalists Susan Delacourt and Stephen Maher discuss reports about a worsening relationship between Justin trudeau and his Liberal caucus. Podcaster Mo Amir recaps the B.C. election from Saturday night. Alberta Minister Jason Nixon speaks about the recovery efforts in Jasper after the July fire. Cindy Blackstock discusses the AFN's rejection of a $48 billion dollar child welfare reform deal.
Parliament Hill Shooting Remembered 10 Years Later – October 22, 2024 22.10.2024 28:21
Veteran Journalist Julie Van Dusen and the Globe and Mail's Kristy Kirkup talk about their experiences 10 years ago during the Parliament Hill shooting. New Brunswick Premier-designate Susan Holt talks about her historic election win last night. Economist Jim Stanford discusses an expected interest rate cut tomorrow.
Pharmacare Bill Becomes Law – October 11, 2024 12.10.2024 29:21
MPs Yasir Naqvi (Liberal) and Peter Julian (NDP) speak about pharmacare legislation that received royal assent last night. Our journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Catherine Lévesque (National Post) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the week on the hill and the public inquiry. Politico's Luiza Savage discusses the campaign strategies for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with les...
Poilievre Criticizes Liberal Government on Security – October 10, 2024 11.10.2024 29:08
Our strategists panel, Nasha Brownridge, Susan Smith and Jordan Paquet discuss Pierre Poilievre's recent criticism of the government on terrorism. Emerson College's Matt Taglia talks about what the latest polls show in the race for the White House. We play a clip of a recent interview with former minister Lloyd Axworthy, who's out with a new book.
Privilege Debate Continues to Stall House Business – October 9, 2024 10.10.2024 28:41
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May comments on the continued gridlock in the House. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir recaps the B.C. leader's debate last night. Economist Trevor Tombe talks about what Canada could be facing economically, depending on who wins the race for the White House.
The War in Gaza One Year Later – October 8, 2024 09.10.2024 28:51
Chief Representative of the Palestinian General Delegation to Canada Mona Abuamara joins CPAC’s Michael Serapio to discuss the one year anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the impact of Israel's subsequent invasion into Gaza. Pollster Greg Lyle speaks about what the polling shows in the B.C. provincial election ahead of tonight's debate. Former astronaut and cabinet minister Marc Gar...
MP's Mark One-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack – October 7, 2024 08.10.2024 26:41
B'nai Brith's Richard Robertson speaks about the impact on canada's Jewidh community one year after the October 7 attack. Alberta's Energy Minister Brian Jean discusses his province's demands regarding the federal Impact Assessment Act. The public sector integrity commissioner Harriet Solloway speaks about the workload her office faces.
Privilege Debate Stalls Work in Parliament – October 4, 2024 05.10.2024 28:21
The journalist panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss work in the House grinding to a halt over debate concerning the production of documents linked to Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Politico's Luiza Savage brings us the latest from the race for the White House.
Liberals Could be in Trouble in Quebec – October 3, 2024 04.10.2024 29:31
The strategy panel Cole Hogan (Conservative), Susan Smith (Liberal) and Nasha Brownridge (NDP), discuss the prime minister's latest podcast appearance and federal polling numbers. 338 Canada's Philippe Fournier speaks about the state of polling for the Liberals and BQ in Quebec. Jon Allen, former Canadian ambassador to Israel speaks about the efforts to get Canadians out of Lebanon.
Tensions Rise After Iran Missile Attack on Israel – October 2, 2024 03.10.2024 29:41
Bloc MP Christine Normandin speaks about her party's bill to raise old age security payments. The University of Toronto's Walter Dorn speaks about the current conflicts in the Middle East. U.S. political scientist Larry Jacobs speaks about the vice-presidential debate last night. Pollster David Colleto shares his latest numbers.
Israel Attacked by Iranian Missiles – October 1, 2024 02.10.2024 27:41
Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed talks about the Iranian attack on Israel and Israel's incursion into Lebanon. Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux talks about the cost of the Bloc's proposed increase to old age security payments. National Post journalist Murray Mandrake speaks about the Saskatchewan election as the writ dropped today.
Criminalizing Residential School Denialism – September 27, 2024 28.09.2024 28:16
The journalist panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) talk about tensions in the House of Commons this week. NDP MP Leah Gazan speaks about her private member's bill that would criminalize residential school denialism. Professor Christian Leuprecht speaks about the current conflict in Lebanon and Israel and the implications for the w...
Tensions in the House Rise After Alleged Homophobic Remark – September 26, 2024 27.09.2024 29:50
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.
Non-Confidence Motion Defeated – September 25, 2024 26.09.2024 29:50
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.
Conservatives Table Non-Confidence Motion – September 24, 2024 25.09.2024 28:51
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.
Middle East Tensions Rise as UN Meets – September 23, 2024 24.09.2024 28:30
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.
Elections Getting Underway in N.B., B.C. – September 20, 2024 21.09.2024 30:01
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.
Trudeau Loses Another Top Minister – September 19, 2024 20.09.2024 27:40
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...
Bloc Will Vote No on Conservative Non-Confidence Motion – September 18, 2024 19.09.2024 27:01
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.
Liberals Upset in Another By-Election – September 17, 2024 18.09.2024 29:03
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.
MPs Return to a Changed Parliament – September 16, 2024 17.09.2024 28:21
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.
MPs Break for Summer after Raucous Spring Sitting – June 19, 2024 20.06.2024 27:56
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.
Former CSIS Director Calls May's NSICOP Comments 'Mature' – June 18, 2024 19.06.2024 26:01
Ward Elcock, former CSIS Director, comments on the NSICOP report and the reaction to it. The Toronto Star's Tonda MacCharles talks about an upcoming by-election in Toronto. The Competition Bureau's Anthony Durocher discusses his agency's study of airline prices.
Elizabeth May Calls for Cooperation on National Security – June 17, 2024 18.06.2024 28:41
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May discusses her call for cooperation between federal leaders, on foreign interference matters. Polls analyst Éric Grenier, (The Writ) talks about the latest federal polling numbers. Janice Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, discusses the dissolution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Journalist Panel Recaps Busy Week on the Hill – June 14, 2024 15.06.2024 28:11
The journalist panel, Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star), Christopher Nardi (National Post) and Kirsty Kirkup (Globe and Mail) recap the week that was on Parliament Hill. World Vision's David Munkley discusses global food security.
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