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 announces $9 BILLION benefit for students, eligible for up to $1,750 a month
The new benefit will give students $1250 a month, from may until august. Those who are caretakers for others or have a disability will see $1750.
Nova Scotia didn't send an emergency alert for active shooter, but did for social distancing
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil would later say that an alert wasn't sent throughout the province because he was never asked to do so.
BREAKING: Nova Scotia death toll rises to 23 as bodies found in house fires
Yesterday, RCMP Chief Chris Leather said that the death toll sat at 19, but that the number was expected to rise as the house fires were yet to be searched.
BREAKING: Ford announces increased funding for low-income seniors, Meals on Wheels
Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAInS) will be delivered this week, with payments being doubled for 194,000 low income seniors across the province
Air Canada suspends all flights to and from United States
Airline cancellation and change fees are expected to be waved, with the possibility of rescheduling with no added fees.
Trudeau pledges to strengthen gun control in wake of Nova Scotia tragedy
Justin Trudeau addressed media today outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Tuesday, providing updates regarding the coronavirus pandemic and pledging to strengthen gun control after the mass shooting in Nova Scotia
Trudeau government releases hundreds of prisoners due to coronavirus
Blair went on to say that inmates did not pose a threat to the public, and that there were "literally hundreds of people" placed back in the community.
Kim Jong Un's health in 'grave danger' after heart surgery, US sources claim
Kim's health has been in question since missing the annual celebration of his grandfather Kim Il Sung, who founded North Korea, on April 15.
Trudeau's carbon tax did not reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to new data
The Department laid the blame on home heating for the spike in fuel use, despite the national tax.
Ford government planning 'safe reopening' of economy
Premier Doug Ford has asked for a gradual, measured, and safe reopening of Ontario, which is trending towards a best-case scenario.
RCMP say Nova Scotia death toll may rise due to five house fires set ablaze in shooting spree
The RCMP expects the death toll to rise in the coming days.
BREAKING: Ontario has reached 'peak' in coronavirus cases
Ontario says they are expecting 20,000 cases in this wave of the pandemic, aligning it with the "best case" that was previously set.
BREAKING: Trudeau says not to give Nova Scotia shooter infamy
Trudeau said he has extended his sincere condolences to the province, and will be working with the province to conduct a full and thorough investigation.
Scheer demands Trudeau government pull $41 million in aid from China
Canada sent $41 million in foreign aid to the authoritarian regime of China. $3.4 million of that was sent in direct grants.
Nova Scotia death toll rises to 13, police warn number could still increase
The spree took place across the province, with a veteran RCMP being one of the slain.