Profile with Michael Serapio

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Governor General Mary Simon joins CPAC’s Michael Serapio for a feature conversation on the coronation of King Charles III, the relevancy of the monarchy in Canada and the issue of online abuse against women in public positions.

The U.S. ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, joins CPAC’s Michael Serapio for a feature conversation as Canada prepares to welcome Joe Biden for his first official visit to Canada as U.S. president.

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada, Yuliya Kovaliv, joins CPAC’s Michael Serapio for a feature conversation to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.