Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is a Montreal-based journalist writer and podcast host. He is the main host of This Week In Canada a comedy and opinion news show.
BREAKING: Trudeau 'frustrated' by slow vaccination rollout, says jabs will be 'accelerated' in new year
As of January 2, the rate of vaccines administered per 100 people in Canada was 0.3, compared to the US 1.28, the UK at 1.39, and Israel at 12.59.
BREAKING: Trudeau says those who vacation abroad WON'T receive benefits from government
Trudeau clarified that the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) was not designed to be given to those who take trips to foreign countries and therefore miss work.
BREAKING: Quebec to impose 8 pm curfews and full lockdown, according to government source
The announcement comes as new daily cases in the province continue to break the 2,000 threshold, with the province's ministry of health calling the situation "out of control."
Trudeau says Canada needs to 'build back better' in new year
"The challenges we have faced this year have shown how important it is to build back better," the prime minister wrote.
BREAKING: Doug Ford accepts resignation of minister who went on vacation during lockdown
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told media that he has accepted the resignation of disgraced Finance Minister Rod Phillips
BREAKING: Rod Phillips apologizes for Caribbean vacation, says pre-recorded videos were not made to mislead public
"I wanted to take this opportunity to unreservedly apologize for my decision to travel over the holidays... I've disappointed no one more than myself."
SON OF A BEACH: Rod Phillips' Zoom meeting catches sound of waves crashing
Audio from Phillips, who was on the Caribbean island of St. Barthelemy at the time of the meeting, seemingly catches the sound of waves crashing in the background.
BREAKING: Ford says he knew of jet-setting minister's vacation to Caribbean
In an apology statement released yesterday, Phillips said that had he "been aware then of the eventual December 26 Province wide shutdown, we would have canceled the trip."
WATCH: Robots dance to 'Do You Love Me?' before stealing your job and future
It is predicted that automation will "replace" 20 million jobs in the United States by 2030.
WATCH: Toronto mayor defends Ontario minister's vacation to Caribbean during lockdown
Toronto Mayor John Tory came to the defense of Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips, who was found to be vacationing in the Caribbean while the rest of the province remained in lockdown.
Ontario Finance Minister busted taking personal December trip outside country during lockdown
Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips released a statement after it was discovered that he travelled outside of the country only weeks before the province went into lockdown.
Ontario church member charged after over 100 worshippers gather for second day in a row
Police say that over 100 people gathered at the Old Colony Mennonite Church in Wheatley, Ontario near Leamington on Sunday.
Ontario pastor charged $100,000 and may face jail time for holding worship service
The Harvest Bible Church in Windsor, Ont. released a statement on Thursday claiming that the church's lead pastor has been fined up to $100,000 and could face a year in prison for holding church services.
BREAKING: Trudeau praises Biden, pledges to fight climate change
"I think it is great news that President-elect Biden is focused on fighting climate change... We will work closely with the American government," said Trudeau.
Police hand out $400,000 in COVID-19 fines in Montreal on Sunday
Over $400,000 in COVID infraction tickets were handed out to anti-mask protestors in Montreal on Sunday.