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PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

By: Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)
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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 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 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.All rights reserved Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Supreme Court Decision Costs Liberals a Seat – February 13, 2026

    Supreme Court Decision Costs Liberals a Seat – February 13, 2026
    Feb 14 2026
    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 potential of the upcoming trade mission to Mexico, and the long-term future of economic relations with that country. She also briefly reacts to the recent Supreme Court ruling that will trigger a parliamentary by-election in Terrebonne. Eric Miller, President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group, discusses the recent bill by the U.S. House to try and end the "national emergency" that Donald Trump uses as the basis of laying many tariffs. Although the bill is likely to be vetoed, Miller discusses how Canada can try to guide the situation positively, and realistic trade goals for the future.
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    30 mins
  • United in Grief – February 12, 2026

    United in Grief – February 12, 2026
    Feb 13 2026
    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 accomplished and if it's been enough to live up to the lofty promises made by the prime minister.
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    29 mins
  • Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge – February 11, 2026

    Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge – February 11, 2026
    Feb 12 2026
    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.
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    29 mins
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