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PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio CPAC.ca
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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 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 to anchor a national newscast in Canada. In 2023, Michael was recognized with a Canadian Screen Award for his work anchoring a breaking news special on the Ottawa occupation in February 2022.
Prior to joining CPAC in 2022, Michael spent 12 years as a host and anchor with CBC News Network. Before that, he was a reporter with CTV British Columbia and CityNews Toronto.
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U.S. Senators Call Out Canada's Defence Spending – May 24, 2024
Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, reacts to the International Court of Justice's ruling calling for Israel to halt its ground offensive in Rafah.
Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Robert Russo discuss a letter from a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging Canada to meet NATO's 2 per cent of GDP defence spending target. -
Outgoing MP Charlies Angus Calls Out 'Politics of Intimidation' – May 23, 2024
NDP MP Charlie Angus discusses his recent opinion piece published by The Tyee, denouncing the abuse and harassment facing MPs and blaming the Conservative leader for exacerbating the problem.
Political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on Angus' claims. -
Ottawa Defends National Dental Care Program – May 22, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland defends the Liberal government's national dental care plan as it faces criticism from the opposition and some dentists.
Matthew Lebo, chair of the political science department at Western University, discusses U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's surprise election call.
Ret. Lt. -Gen. and former MP Andrew Leslie explains why he thinks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government aren't serious about Canada's national defence. -
House Speaker Facing Resignation Calls Again – May 21, 2024
Conservative Deputy Whip Chris Warkentin and NDP House Leader Peter Julian weigh in on calls from the Official Opposition and the Bloc Québécois for House Speaker Greg Fergus to resign, calling into question his impartiality.
Justice Minister Arif Virani discusses the federal government's plan to tackle auto theft in Canada. -
Canada Abstains From UN Vote on Palestinian Membership – May 10, 2024
Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations explains why Canada abstained from a UN General Assembly vote to grant the Palestinian delegation full membership.
Journalists Kristy Kirkup (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star), and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on new data from the Angus Reid Institute, which shows Canadians are growing increasingly fed up with the three main political party leaders.
Mostafa Askari, chief economist with the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, discusses the Bank of Canada's Financial Stability Report. -
Conservatives Introduce Motion Against Drug Decriminalization – May 9, 2024
Political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including the Conservative Party's ongoing opposition to illicit drug decriminalization and safe supply programs.
Veteran political journalist Paul Wells discusses "Governing in Troubled Times: Justin Trudeau on the Ropes," his new book about the prime minister.