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.
Trudeau battles hiccups during morning press conference, discusses race relations and Donald Trump
Trudeau, who was clearly battling a slight case of the hiccups, told Canadians that more information would be given later on racial injustice, before telling Canadians that the plan to reopen provinces and territories depended on the state of each location's epidemic.
Trudeau government fails to provide proof of billions of dollars worth of Canadian investments
“It’s hard to be convinced,” Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux said in a statement. “I have faith they do exist, but I don’t have proof that they exist.”
WATCH: Dr. Tam says go out and protest, just don't yell
Tam's medical advise has been criticized by Canadians for either being incorrect, or lagging behind information being used by other countries.
WATCH: Trudeau asked about his blackface habit after denouncing anti-black racism
Trudeau was asked whether he believed his history with blackface took away from his moral leadership in addressing anti-black racism.
BREAKING: Trudeau condemns violent protestors, says Canadians have a right to peacefully protest amid pandemic
"By standing together and denouncing the few that would try to derail these demonstrations, Canadians are sending the message that they will never tolerate injustice," said Trudeau.
Toronto mayor celebrates 'Menstrual Hygiene Day' by calling women 'menstruators' and 'people who menstruate'
It is quite odd that the official website for Menstrual Health Day specifically names women and girls, but Mayor Tory's proclamation does not.
Here's what will be in Trump's social media executive order today
The draft order accuses big tech of "invoking inconsistent, irrational, and groundless justifications to censor or otherwise punish Americans' speech here at home."
Students don't even need to be students to get big cheques from Trudeau government
Teenagers are eligible for up to $5,000 (or $8,000 if they are disabled) through Bill C-15 titled, An Act Respecting Canada Emergency Student Benefits.
Ford announces government will take over several long term care homes, WILL NOT fire minister of long-term care
Ford announced today that, effective immediately, the Ford government has begun the process of taking over management of the five homes highlighted in the report.
Trudeau government lawyers cost taxpayers $222 MILLION
Despite losing nearly a third of all lawsuits, a newly released audit into the Department of Justice found that government lawyers cost tax payers a whopping $222 million.
Trudeau admits in-person meetings are more effective after shutting down Parliament
Earlier today, a vote passed in Parliament to limit debate in the House of Commons, with the opposition accusing Trudeau of lacking transparency.
MPs are using dangerous China-owned apps to reach out to Canadians
In 2017, the Chinese government put into place a law forcing all Chinese companies to give user data, upon request.
Trudeau announces meeting with UN, will look into giving asylum seekers immigrant status
Trudeau touched on how Canadian jobs and businesses were dependent on international business, saying that Canada "can't wait for others to act."
Trudeau government warns MPs not to use the term 'aboriginal' anymore
The term "Indian" was used in Cabinet until 2011, when the department's name switched to "Aboriginal Affairs." It changed again in 2015 to "Indigenous Affairs."
WATCH: Scheer ROASTS Trudeau over China admiration
When Scheer set his sights on China, he made sure to mention that Trudeau had previously expressed admiration for China's "basic dictatorship."