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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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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 Canada Susannah Goshko discusses the importance of the Canada-U.K. relationship to mark NATO's 75th anniversary.
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 Trevor Tombe responds to the federal government's move to increase the inclusion rate on capital gains.
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 Trudeau's testimony before the foreign interference inquiry.
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, including one inspired by his province's "BC Builds" program.
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 impressions of this week's testimony at the Foreign Interference Inquiry. We also discuss with our political panel the latest pre-budget announcements by Ottawa. Canada’s new multi-billion-dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces still falls short of the two per cent of GDP target set out by NATO. The U.S. to Canada Ambassador David Cohen shares his country’s point of view regarding Ottawa’s latest defence policy update.
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 Doctor's Prescription for a Healthier Canada."
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-confidence motion over the carbon tax.
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 Canadian political history.
February 29, 2024

February 29, 2024

2024-03-0126:48

CPAC’s flagship show is the daily source for political roundup and analysis of policy issues. Get an insider’s perspective from Ottawa featuring interviews and guest panels from the Hill including all of the day’s political highlights in extended, primetime replay.
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 homelessness and affordability.
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 Commission for systemic discrimination.
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 defend in the Red Chamber.
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