The Challenges
Hosted by Michael Serapio, a series of conversations, with former premiers, bureau chiefs, top political reporters, podcasters and former campaign directors. • Premiers: We ask former premiers what their region of the country requires from the next federal government to be successful. • Legacy media: We speak with bureau chiefs and top political reporters about their experience covering election campaigns and what they will be watching for in this election. • Alternative Media: How might podcasters and newsletter writers influence the federal election campaign? • Lifting the curtain on the life of a campaign director: Three former campaign directors describe the daily challenges and goals during a campaign and what it takes to win.
Host Bio
Michael Serapio
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.
