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.
Jane Philpott suggests there’s more bombshells to come in the SNC-Lavalin scandal
“I believe the former attorney general has further points to make. I believe that I have further issues of concern that I’m not free to share.”
In defence of the devil’s advocate
Trudeau, internationally, is a good representation of Canada. He’s a diplomat, he’s funny, and represents Canadian values such as openness, and progressive thought.
MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes resigns from Liberal caucus
This is the latest in a series of high profile resignations since the SNC-Lavalin scandal broke.
The rise of gas prices means the fall of Trudeau
Every time a Canadian passes a gas station and sees huge numbers showing high gas prices, it’s basically free advertising for the Conservative Party.
Alberta NDP Premier Notley calls for April 16 election
The Notley New Democrats will be up against Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party, a new party that was established in July 2017 as a merger between the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta and the Wildrose Party
Young man wearing MAGA hat denied entry into New Zealand vigil by angry mob
“There was a massacre, and you’re wearing a symbol of racism. Get the f*** out,” said one woman in the crowd.
Turkish man kills 3 in Holland after PM Erdogan uses NZ massacre video during rally
According to the New York Times, Erdogan used an edited version of the video at least three times to “galvanize support among his Islamist followers ahead of local elections at the end of the month and criticized the Turkish opposition as weak.”
Anti-pipeline MP Joyce Murray named new head of Treasury Board in cabinet shuffle
Murray is known as a strong anti-pipeline voice, since serving as a Vancouver MP for over 10 years.
Potential active shooter situation reported in Century City Mall, Los Angeles
According to FOX 11, a large police presence could be seen at the shopping mall.
Mob rules that Andrew Scheer’s NZ condolences weren’t good enough, islamophobic
The reason for the grilling? Scheer seemingly avoided using words like “Islam,” “Muslim,” or “mosque”. It should be of note that Scheer’s tweets were far and away the soonest after the massacre, and it could be argued that media reporting was unclear at his time of tweeting.
How social justice ruins the comedy scene
In comedy, “bombing” is when your jokes don’t land, and the crowd stares stone faced at whatever jokes you’re saying. The show I was at this night could probably be described as less of a comedy show, and more of a bomb-factory.
A breakdown of the New Zealand terror attack video for those who do not want to watch it
The shooter livestreamed his attack. Here is a breakdown of the nearly 17-minute long video.
Miss Marijuana Pageant founder won’t allow trans contestants, but there’s more to the story
Many of the articles I had seen online were quick to lampoon Mr. Baer for his comments that the majority of transgender people “have not had the operation” and that “most of the men still look like men.”
SNC-Lavalin lobbyist attended donor-exclusive events in 2017-2018
Though Hartley's attendance is not illegal, and did not explicitly break Liberal fundraising rules, the discovery of his attendance has raised red flags from critics
I interviewed three homeless people about their “white privilege”
Whether you believe it or you don’t, the ideas of white privilege have penetrated into the common vernacular of the newsreel, the tabloids, and of political thinkers alike.