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.
FIFA bans Russia 'indefinitely' from international tournaments
The 2022 World Cup will take place in Qatar this winter.
Trudeau's public safety minister says Emergencies Act was necessary because truckers were potential rapists
"There were Ottawans who were subjected to intimidation, harassment, threats of rape," said Mendicino.
'Own individual decision' for Canadians to enlist to fight in Ukraine, says Trudeau's foreign minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba made an invitation to foreigners this past weekend, urging them to contact Ukrainian embassies to enlist.
BREAKING: Trudeau announces third round of sanctions, supports barring Russia from SWIFT banking system
"Today, Canada is announcing our third set of severe, coordinated sanctions," Trudeau said.
BREAKING: Biden to spend weekend in Delaware as Ukraine-Russia crisis rages on
The president is scheduled to leave the White House today at 5:30 pm to Delaware, where he owns a home.
BREAKING: Ottawa Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King denied bail
Freedom Convoy leader and organizer Pat King has been denied bail.
Ontario to ban Russian products from LCBO stores
"Ontario joins Canada’s allies in condemning the Russian government’s act of aggression against the Ukrainian people, and will direct the LCBO to withdraw all products produced in Russia from store shelves."
Liberals demand Russian vodkas be pulled from Ontario liquor stores
Del Duca wrote that his party is demanding so because of Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Convoy supporters' bank accounts still frozen
An estimate by the Department of Finance said that as many as 210 accounts containing $7.8 million were affected by the freeze.
Trudeau announces more sanctions against Russia
Trudeau announced that Canada and other G7 countries will bring forward even more sanctions as they move to harm Russia's economy.
US Ambassador to Canada says trade relations not affected by Ambassador Bridge blockade
"The world’s confidence in Canada as a place to invest and do business is being undermined," Freeland said.
39 Ontario trucking businesses shut down after freedom convoy protests
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation shut down 39 trucking businesses following the Freedom Convoy protests.
Health Canada approves Canada-made plant-based vaccine Medicago
Health Canada approved use of the first Canadian COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.
City of Ottawa votes to change Valentine's Day to March 14 after trucker protests
"Our heart-shaped city needs a little love," said Coun. Mathieu Fleury.
BREAKING: Trudeau ends use of Emergencies Act
"We're fighting a virus, not each other. After two difficult, painful years, we have a lot of healing to do," he said.