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.
Canada's political leaders react to chaos on Capitol Hill
Canada's political leaders commented on the events that took place on Capitol Hill on Wednesday
BREAKING: Trump, Biden call for end of chaos on Capitol Hill: 'It must end now'
President-elect Joe Biden and President Trump have both individually called on the mob on Capitol Hill to end.
BREAKING: Woman fatally shot inside US Capitol building
Video captures the moment that someone discharged their weapon. Another video shows the woman being carried off in a stretcher.
BREAKING: Trump supporters inside office of Nancy Pelosi
"To put into perspective how quickly staff evacuated, emails are still on the screen along side a federal alert warning members of the current revolution," tweeted Schaffer.
Poilievre calls out 'shameful' mid-pandemic tax hikes by Trudeau Liberals
"Justin Trudeau has raised taxes on Canadians as a New Year present. As of January 1, payroll taxes have increased, making life more costly for Canadians," wrote Poilievre.
BREAKING: Trump supporters brawl with federal police at Capitol building
Trump supporters breached the Capitol building after a speech by President Donald Trump in Washington, DC on Wednesday.
BREAKING: Quebec to announce 8 pm curfew and vast lockdowns, ski resorts to remain open
Ski resorts will remain open for family bubbles only, and TV and film crews will be allowed to work in similar bubbles.
Alberta MLA vacationing in Mexico says he was unreachable because his phone was turned off
Tany Yao said that he decided to turn off his phone to be disconnected from the world while vacationing in Mexico
Ontario top health advisor fired after vacation to Dominican Republic
"I regret this non-essential travel and I’m sorry," an apology from Stewart said. "I recognize everyone should be avoiding non-essential travel now, including me."
BREAKING: Man arrested after supporting local business during Toronto lockdown has reportedly taken his own life
The 24-year-old man who was arrested in an Ontario parking lot has taken his own life, according to a sources close to the situation.
BREAKING: Trudeau 'frustrated' by slow vaccination rollout, says jabs will be 'accelerated' in new year
As of January 2, the rate of vaccines administered per 100 people in Canada was 0.3, compared to the US 1.28, the UK at 1.39, and Israel at 12.59.
BREAKING: Trudeau says those who vacation abroad WON'T receive benefits from government
Trudeau clarified that the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) was not designed to be given to those who take trips to foreign countries and therefore miss work.
BREAKING: Quebec to impose 8 pm curfews and full lockdown, according to government source
The announcement comes as new daily cases in the province continue to break the 2,000 threshold, with the province's ministry of health calling the situation "out of control."
Trudeau says Canada needs to 'build back better' in new year
"The challenges we have faced this year have shown how important it is to build back better," the prime minister wrote.
BREAKING: Doug Ford accepts resignation of minister who went on vacation during lockdown
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told media that he has accepted the resignation of disgraced Finance Minister Rod Phillips