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.
Alex Trebek diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer
Canadian-American television personality and longtime host of Jeopardy! announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, a late-stage diagnosis that unfortunately comes with a low survival rate.
Top Quebec cop suspended over corruption allegations
Prud’homme, who had been called to act as head of the Montreal police department during an ongoing administrative crisis, will face suspension until “a thorough examination of the situation” is completed.
Scheer promises cuts to sales taxes on home-heating bills, vows to end carbon tax
"Heating your home in winter isn’t a luxury for Canadians. It is a necessity,” Scheer said. “We don’t tax other basic necessities like groceries and we shouldn’t be taxing home heating.”
Trudeau considering "contrition" statement over SNC-Lavalin
A senior government official said one of the options being discussed is for the PM to "show some ownership over the actions of his staff and officials" in their handling of the situation that surrounds former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould.
Doug Ford doesn't care about you, and that's pretty cool
Doug Ford has gotten his hands on a government in which he can change lots of things quickly. Everything from sex-ed to OSAP has felt the reign of Ford, and it's interesting to watch. In the world of politics in which we live, it's often said that nothing gets done.
Commie, Nazi, and Centrist: The dirty words of the political compass
There’s a growing sentiment among left wing think-spheres that centrism is spineless, and cowardly, some going so far as to say that centrism is a gateway to the alt-right.
73% of Liberal base think the RCMP should investigate SNC-Lavalin claims
According to the survey conducted on March 1st to March 4th, out of 1000 Canadians, Trudeau would only receive 31 percent of the decided popular vote.
NDP Charlie Angus calls for resignation of Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick
Angus belives that Wernick has strayed from being a non-partison advisor to a "political actor."
Foreign Affairs Minister says Jody Wilson-Raybould spoke "her truth." What does that mean?
My father always told me while I was growing up that there were three sides to every story; his side, her side, and the truth. And boy, does that ever seem to ring true in the ongoing situation that faces Jody Wilson-Raybould, Justin Trudeau, and the SNC-Lavalin scandal.
Quebec woman allegedly murdered by Chad national facing deportation
Ms. Lavoie, a 24-year-old Quebec resident was previously found with bruises after Mr. Mahamat allegedly beat her. Ms. Lavoie's mother had sent money for her to return home soon after that.
The Canadian propaganda machine exists and it's influencing all of us
According to the transcript, Telford of the PMO said that “If Jody is nervous, we would of course line up all kinds of people to write op-eds saying that what she’s doing is proper.”
PMO promised Wilson-Raybould positive media attention if she were to intervene in SNC-Lavalin case
According to the transcript, Telford said that “if Jody is nervous, we would of course line up all kinds of people to write op eds saying that what she’s doing is proper.”
Trudeau gives Yemen $47 million in aid
Canada has previously committed $130 million in aid for Yemen overall since 2015.
Donald Trump is going to liberate North Korea
Leaders who are mad with power seem to respect strong Western leaders who utilize their braun, rather than diplomatic intellectuals. The “strongman” archetype, as unpopular as it may be to some, seems to appeal to crazed leaders in a way that earns their respect.
SNC-Lavalin allegedly paid $30,000 in escorts for Muammar Gaddafi's son
According to evidence, they also picked up the bill for the leasing of a lodge at the Air Canada Center in Toronto. Twice. Once for a Raptors game, and another time for a Spice Girls concert.