Profile with Michael Serapio

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)•www.cpac.ca

Veteran journalist Michael Serapio interviews political leaders and players about their roles and views on the most pressing Canadian questions. Whether he is profiling a person or an issue, Serapio uses his compelling curiosity to foster a greater understanding of the political world’s main challenges. Michael 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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Profile with Michael Serapio - Is it time for a Canadian car company?

CPAC’s Michael Serapio interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) about the idea of a fully Canadian car—designed and built by a Canadian automaker—and how that would benefit the country and its auto sector.

Jul 05, 2025•28 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan

Michael Serapio sits down with former Liberal deputy prime minister Hon. Anne McLellan and former Conservative cabinet minister Hon. Lisa Raitt. As co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, McLellan and Raitt discuss how Canada is doing economically, where it is falling behind and what can be done to improve the quality of life for Canadians.

May 31, 2025•27 min

Profile with Michael Serapio – Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv

The United States and Russia have begun normalizing relations since President Donald Trump's return to the White House, sending shockwaves through Ukraine and Europe. All this while Russia continues its illegal invasion of Ukraine which is now entering its fourth year. CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses the shifting U.S. position on the war and Canada's role in the conflict with Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv.

Feb 24, 2025•27 min

Profile with Michael Serapio – 2024 Halifax International Security Forum

CPAC’s Michael Serapio speaks with top military and political players at the 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum.

Dec 18, 2024•57 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Taiwan's Representative to Canada Harry Ho-jen Tseng

CPAC’s Michael Serapio speaks to Taiwanese representative in Canada Harry Ho-jen Tseng about the overall threat China poses to Taiwan, and what Canada and the Western world can learn from the situation.

Nov 22, 2024•28 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - UK’s High Commissioner to Canada Susannah Goshko

CPAC’s Michael Serapio speaks with British High Commissioner to Canada Susannah Goshko, as her term is coming to an end. They talk about the relationship between the two countries and the areas where they’re joining forces, particularly in the fields of defence and climate change.

Oct 28, 2024•28 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Lloyd Axworthy

CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses with Lloyd Axworthy about his contributions to public life and his outlook on the current state of politics, as the former Liberal cabinet minister is publishing his new memoir “My Life in Politics."

Oct 17, 2024•29 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen

Col. Jeremy Hansen is preparing to accomplish something nobody born outside the United States has ever done. The Canadian Space Agency astronaut will travel to the moon when he takes off as part of NASA's Artemis II mission in 2025. He sits down with Michael Serapio to discuss how he is preparing for his one-in-a-lifetime journey and his path to a career in space exploration

Jun 08, 2024•27 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Michel Miraillet, ambassador of France to Canada

On June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadian soldiers stormed Juno Beach in Normandy, France, as part of an Allied invasion to bring an end to Nazi Germany. The 80th anniversary of this defining moment in history allows Canada and France to reflect on their enduring relationship. On the latest episode of Profile, Michael Serapio sits down with the French ambassador to Canada, Michel Miraillet, to discuss the past, present and future of the diplomatic relationship between Canada and France.

Jun 04, 2024•26 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Ginette Petitpas Taylor

Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor will be at the forefront of a Canadian delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. Michael Serapio recently spoke to the minister about how Canada will commemorate the event in France, as well as nationwide. In a long-form interview, also talked about the challenges she is facing since she took office last July.

May 24, 2024•29 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Olivia Chow

In July 2023, Olivia Chow took the oath to become Toronto's 66th mayor, becoming the first Chinese Canadian elected to the city's highest office. The long-time politician and advocate reflects on her first nine months in the role, navigating her relationships with the federal and provincial governments and her solutions to the challenges facing Canada's largest city.

Apr 27, 2024•28 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

Newly-elected Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks about her priorities for Canada's national First Nations advocacy organization.

Feb 11, 2024•28 min

Profile With Michael Serapio - Karina Gould

As she prepares for her second maternity leave, Government House Leader Karina Gould speaks about motherhood, women in politics, and making Canada's Parliament more family-friendly.

Jan 31, 2024•28 min

Profile with Michael Serapio - Halifax International Security Forum

CPAC’s Michael Serapio speaks with top military and political players at the 15th annual Halifax International Security Forum as wars rage in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. Guests include National Defence Minister Bill Blair, Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre and former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak.

Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min

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