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.
Ford government to allow patios, places of worship, more businesses to reopen on FRIDAY
The Stage-2 reopening will allow businesses, workplaces, and outdoor spaces to open, as well as allowing more people in social situations, and houses of worship.
Trudeau defends decision to attend protest with thousands, breaking his own social distancing rules
"Even as we protest and demonstrate in order to create a better world. We have to get that balance right ... It was the right choice," Trudeau said.
CERB scammers could face massive fines up to $24,000 and jail time
Penalties could range from six months of jail time to fines of $5,000 and additional charges of "up to three times amount claimed by fraud," for a potential maximum of $24,000.
WATCH: Justin Trudeau kneels at protest over death of George Floyd
Trudeau was also seen clapping and nodding his head when a speaker at the event said that it was up to Canadians to be either a "racist or an anti-racist."
BREAKING: Mob chants 'stand up to Trump' to Trudeau at Ottawa protest
The loud-and-clear message of "Stand up to Trump" can be heard from several protestors, as Trudeau stands there quietly.
Mark Saunders' 'zero tolerance' coronavirus policy expires in time for mass protests
While the gesture is meaningful, it does bring up the question: When did we cure coronavirus?
BREAKING: Trudeau announces $14 BILLION to help provinces reopen
"Provinces and territories are facing different realities, so flexibility will be important, but here's the bottom line: For seniors and people who need extra support, for kids and workers. This plan is here for you," said Trudeau.
BREAKING: Trudeau can't answer whether or not he's afraid of Xi Jinping
When asked if he was afraid of Xi Jinping, Trudeau said: "Every step of the way, we have listened to our security agencies, our intelligence services, to work with our allies."
Trudeau government can't explain $1.8 BILLION worth of wasted PPE, says Canada will be prepared for 'next pandemic'
The majority new equipment was made in China, according to Deputy Public Works Minister Bill Matthews.
WATCH: Nancy Pelosi marches in DC to show solidarity with George Floyd protestors
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi was "spotted" marching in Washington, DC on Wednesday, showing solidarity with protestors.
Canadian journalist arrested in New York City for covering riots, still detained
Slatz said that police arrested her for breaking the curfew set in place to curb rioting, despite there being a clear exception for journalists. Slatz is being held at the Brooklyn central booking station.
BREAKING: Charge against Derek Chauvin increased to second-degree murder, three more cops charged
Derek Chauvin, the officer who was formerly charged with third-degree murder, will now be charged with second-degree murder.
BREAKING: Ford says landlords are 'testing' him, vows to take action if they don’t accept offer
"Everyone is at the table, and we need the federal government there, too... We can't do it alone, people in our rural communities deserve the same level of service that the rest of Ontario relies on every day," said Ford.
Trudeau no longer calls Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls tragedy a "genocide"
In 2019, Trudeau made headlines for saying the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous communities amounted to "genocide," telling a crowd in Vancouver, "We accept their findings, including that what happened amounts to genocide."
WATCH: Doug Ford thankful Canada doesn't have 'systemic, deep roots' of racism that the US does
When Ford was asked about the performance of US President Donald Trump, Ford said that he "honestly, don't have time to watch the news," saying that he was busy doing his best to protect the people of Ontario.