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 invokes Emergencies Act against freedom protesters
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media on Monday, where he invoked the Emergencies Act.
Truckers to Trudeau: 'We will hold the line' despite Emergencies Act
Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich had a message for Justin Trudeau, after reports that the prime minister would be invoking the Emergencies Act: "We will hold the line."
BREAKING: Liberals, NDP vote down motion calling for plan to end COVID mandates
The Trudeau Liberals voted against a Conservative motion that called for a plan to end COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Canada.
BREAKING: Premiers of 4 provinces OPPOSE Trudeau's use of Emergencies Act on freedom protesters
Four premiers have stated their discontent with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's reported decision to invoke the Emergencies Act.
CBC 'experts' warn against 'far-right' connotations of the word 'freedom'
Trudeau's state broadcaster, the CBC, said in an article released on Sunday that "freedom" has become a rallying cry used commonly among far-right groups.
BREAKING: RCMP arrest 11 at Coutts border crossing, seize weapons
Alberta RCMP arrested 11 at the Coutts, Alberta border protest on Monday, and have seized several weapons.
BREAKING: Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act: source
The invoking of the act comes after three consecutive weekends of protests in the city of Ottawa’s downtown core.
BREAKING: Trudeau warns of 'severe' consequences for freedom protesters, rules out military force 'at this time'
Trudeau made clear that those participating in the protests were now breaking laws, and that "The consequences are becoming more and more severe."
'Big D*ck Energy' business under fire for use of Hindu god in logo
Using a deity to identify/promote/recognize/represent such a brand name was "highly disrespectful," a group said.
BREAKING: Waukesha massacre suspect Darrell Brooks pleads not guilty to all charges
Victims include an 8-year-old boy, along with members of the Dancing Grannies troupe, that was performing in the parade.
Trudeau health minister says gov't 'actively reviewing measures in place' at borders
"After two years of this pandemic, we know that this virus will always find a way to surprise us," said Duclos, adding that future waves and variants were a certainty.
BREAKING: Ford declares state of emergency in Ontario, announces end to 'almost all' restrictions, including vax pass
Ford says public health advisers are "working on a plan" to eliminate the vaccine passports, and announced a state of emergency.
Trudeau to meet with Biden and other world leaders Friday
The meeting comes just one day after Biden told NBC News that "things could go crazy quickly" in Ukraine.
BREAKING: Recording of Doug Ford reveals premier will drop vax pass 'very soon': report
"We’re pulling these passports. We’re going to get back to normal. I can’t get you the exact date, but it’s going to be very soon. I’ll be speaking over the next few days. Friday I’m going to put out a statement."
BREAKING: Ontario government freezes Freedom Convoy funds
The order was issued by the court today and all funds are frozen until further notice.