Video Archive

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Profile with Michael Serapio

Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan

Former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan co-chair the Coalition for a Better Future, a group which aims to foster and promote economic growth and prosperity in Canada. In this episode of Profile, Lisa and Anne join CPAC host Michael Serapio to discuss the coalition's yearly scorecard, a report which examines how Canada's economic growth and how government, civil society and industry could work together to create a more prosperous country.

00:27:19

Profile with Michael Serapio

Jeremy Hansen

Col. Jeremy Hansen will become the first Canadian to travel to the moon when he takes off as part of NASA's Artemis II mission in 2026. The Canadian Space Agency astronaut and former fighter pilot discusses the future of Canada's space program and how he is preparing for his one-in-a-lifetime journey. This interview was originally broadcast in 2024.

00:55:55

Profile with Michael Serapio

NDP Leadership Candidates

The New Democratic Party of Canada will soon choose its next leader. Last spring, former leader Jagmeet Singh resigned after the party’s devastating election result reduced the party to just 7 seats in the House of Commons. Award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio sits down with the five NDP leadership candidates — Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail — to discuss their platforms and the future of the federal party.

00:28:20

Profile with Michael Serapio

Peter MacLeod

Author Peter MacLeod makes the case for greater public participation in politics and civic life in a wide-ranging interview with CPAC host Michael Serapio on his new book Democracy's Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public.

00:26:10

Profile with Michael Serapio

J.D.M. Stewart

Historian and author J.D.M. Stewart saw a gap in Canadians’ knowledge of their 24 prime ministers. His new book The Prime Ministers: Canada's Leaders and the Nation They Shaped addresses this problem with a chapter on every Canadian prime minister. In an interview with award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio. Stewart discusses why he felt the need to write this book and what we can learn from prime ministers past.

00:26:10

Profile with Michael Serapio

Halifax International Security Forum – Defending Democracy

While the annual Halifax International Security Forum historically focuses on defence, democracy was at the forefront of this year’s agenda. Democracy is being challenged globally with the increasing influence of authoritarian regimes and with the United States — traditionally a democratic leader — signalling a shift away from supporting democratic efforts and protecting the rules based international order. The United States' commitment to democracy and Canada-U.S. relations were main discussions at the Forum, with a large bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation attending alongside Canadian political and military leaders. This episode of Profile explores the defence of democracy through interviews by award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio featuring Peter Van Praagh, President, HFX; Chris Coons, United States Democratic Senator (Delaware); Janice Gross Stein, Founding Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto; and James Bezan, Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence.

00:26:15

Profile with Michael Serapio

Pete Hoekstra

With Canada-U.S. trade at an impasse, award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio sits down with Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada. A close political ally of President Trump, Ambassador Hoekstra shares his thoughts on what derailed trade talks in fall of 2025 and offers a glimpse of what a future trading relationship between Canada and the U.S could look like.

00:29:40

Profile with Michael Serapio

Halifax International Security Forum - Ending the War in Ukraine

As this year’s Halifax International Security Forum was getting underway, the U.S. released a peace proposal for Ukraine, one that was negotiated between U.S. envoys and Russia. It was a plan that was drafted without Ukraine’s involvement and reflected Russian objectives. The initial plan has not gone forward – Ukraine and European partners have put forward counter proposals and talks continue. But the precedent worried many at the forum, as Russia broke international law with the invasion. This episode of Profile explores the situation in Ukraine and the global security threats that democracies face with the growing influence of authoritarian regimes. Award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio interviews Andriy Shevchenko, Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada, Ukrainian World Congress Head of Mission in Ukraine; Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian opposition politician and Vice President of the Free Russia Foundation; James Bezan, Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence; Janice Stein, Founding Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto; and Ming-chi Chen, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan.

00:27:35

Profile with Michael Serapio

Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson

Is Canada at a breaking point? That’s the question that Darrell Bricker, Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, and John Ibbitson, writer and journalist, explore in their new book “Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk.” In an interview with award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio, the co-authors discuss the political, economic and cultural, and social shifts in Canada, the resulting crises putting the country at risk and how Canada can act to address the breaking points.

00:29:20

Profile with Michael Serapio

Catherine McKenna

Award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio sits down with Catherine McKenna, former Minister for Environment and Climate Change under the Trudeau government, about her new book “Run Like a Girl.” The book not only reflects on McKenna’s life, her career in politics and the challenges she faced, but serves as a call to arms for girls and young women to stand up.

00:27:39

Profile with Michael Serapio

Flavio Volpe

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

00:26:40

Profile with Michael Serapio

Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt

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.

00:27:24

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Yuliya Kovaliv

CPAC’s Michael Serapio talks with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv about U.S efforts to end the war in Ukraine, without Ukraine’s voice at the negotiating table, as the war in that country reaches its third anniversary.

00:57:00

Profile with Michael Serapio

Halifax International Security Forum Special Edition 2024

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

00:28:15

Profile with Michael Serapio

Harry Ho-jen Tseng

CPAC's Michael Serapio speaks with Harry Ho-jen Tseng, who is the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada. They talk about the threat China poses to Taiwan, and what the west can learn from the situation. They also discuss trade relationship between Taiwan and Canada.

00:28:00

Profile with Michael Serapio

Susannah Goshko

CPAC's Michael Serapio speaks with outgoing British High Commissioner Susannah Goshko about her time in the role and the message she has for her successor. As well, they talk about the need to fight climate change, as well as the latest on security and defense policy.

00:29:09

Profile with Michael Serapio

Lloyd Axworthy

CPAC’s Michael Serapio speaks to former Liberal cabinet minister Lloyd Axworthy about his new book ‘My Life in Politics.’ The two discuss Axworthy’s time as a cabinet minister, his work on the Ottawa Treaty, and why he’s advocating for Indigenous Peoples to be included in the constitution as founders of Canada, along with the French and British.

00:27:09

Profile with Michael Serapio

Jeremy Hansen

Col. Jeremy Hansen will become the first Canadian to travel to the moon when he takes off as part of NASA's Artemis II mission in 2025. The Canadian Space Agency astronaut and former fighter pilot discusses the future of Canada's space program and how he is preparing for his one-in-a-lifetime journey.

00:25:55

Profile with Michael Serapio

Michel Miraillet

France's ambassador to Canada, Michel Miraillet, discusses the future of the diplomatic relationship between both countries as they prepare to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

00:28:59

Profile with Michael Serapio

Ginette Petitpas Taylor

This week, Minister of Veterans Affairs Ginette Petitpas Taylor discusses the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when she will lead the Canadian delegation to Normandy. She also shares the challenges she has faced since taking the helm of the department in July 2023 and how to better support former members of the Canadian Armed Forces.