Prime Minister Mark Carney made waves after his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week but followed it up with a speech his domestic agenda that was not well received by many in Quebec.

And as Parliament returns the Liberal government still finds itself short of a majority and still; grappling with trade threats from the United States all of this and more factors have some wondering if another election is on the horizon.

CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance.

Another MP defects from the Conservatives to the Liberals, bringing the latter just one seat short of a majority government. What sparked this floor-crossing? Will it have consequences at Pierre Poilievre's leadership review next month? And can the Liberals convince another opposition member to make that last decisive switch? Plus, as Parliament heads into a six-week break, the panel shares what they're watching for in politics over the holidays. CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance.

Mark Carney was in Washington today for a FIFA World Cup event, but he'd be forgiven for not focusing on soccer matchups, as it was also his first simultaneous meeting with Donald Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum since the start of the trade war. Amid ongoing U.S. hearings about CUSMA, and Trump's threats to pull out of it, will the agreement survive? Plus, after resounding condemnation of the new pipeline plan from First Nations leaders, is there still a way to get enough consent for the project, and what will Carney's Indigenous relations strategy look like? And, Marc Miller takes Guilbeault's old jobs: how he might do, and the trouble he's already gotten into. CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Alberta and Ottawa is now a reality. But its flagship element, a planned new bitumen pipeline to B.C., has already brought opposition close to home for the Liberals. Steven Guilbeault resigns his cabinet position, while Green Party leader Elizabeth May turns her back on the federal budget she previously supported. What could be the consequences — political and economic — and will this pipeline actually get built? CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance.

Reports say that the Alberta and federal governments are working on a memorandum of understanding that includes a pipeline proposal. But the B.C. government has opposed the pitch for a pipeline to its northwest coast. How will the federal government navigate tensions between the western provinces and between the needs of the energy sector, environmentalists and Indigenous communities?

The Carney government narrowly passes its first budget. But what does this week’s budget vote reveal about Mark Carney’s leadership?

CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance on our latest episode.

It was a big political week. The Carney government tabled its first budget on Tuesday. That night, former Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor to the Liberals. On Thursday, Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced he would be resigning in future. What do the moves mean for caucus unity and for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership?

Back to the budget: the Liberals have passed two votes on their budget, but there’s a third they still must pass: it’s a confidence vote and they still need to secure support.

CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance.

After a tirade against Ontario’s trade representative David Paterson over the province’s anti-tariff ad campaign, will U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra face reprimand by Canadian officials? And where do Canada-U.S. relations stand? President Trump says that Prime Minister Carney apologized for the Ontario ad, yet trade talks are still suspended.

Meanwhile, the prime minister was in Asia and had a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on “outstanding trade issues and irritants.” CPAC host Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance.

After a tirade against Ontario’s trade representative David Paterson over the province’s anti-tariff ad campaign, will U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra face reprimand by Canadian officials? And where do Canada-U.S. relations stand? President Trump says that Prime Minister Carney apologized for the Ontario ad, yet trade talks are still suspended.

Meanwhile, the prime minister was in Asia and had a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on “outstanding trade issues and irritants.” CPAC host Michael Serapio discusses it all with bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance.

Trump Tanks Trade Talks – October 24, 2025 by CPAC

Today on “The Bureau Chiefs with Michael Serapio”: Quebec has introduced a draft proposal for a Quebec constitution to affirm the province’s “distinct national character.” The prime minister returns from Washington after a second visit to the White House. But with no tariff relief and no deal in sight, is the Canada-U.S. trade relationship changing permanently? And the Carney government reaches its first fall break week. Tune into the discussion with CPAC host Michael Serapio and bureau chiefs Robert Fife, Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance on this week’s episode.