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.
CBC not requiring employees to be vaccinated, calls it a 'personal decision'
A statement from the Crown broadcaster stated that the vaccine remains a "personal decision for each employee to make."
Unknown number of Canadians now trapped in Afghanistan as Canada officially ends mission
"The Government of Canada is urging Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents to shelter in place," an email to those stuck in Afghanistan said.
TRUDEAU HYPOCRISY: PM blasts private healthcare despite giving $237 MILLION medical contract to former Liberal
Last year, it was discovered that Montreal-based Baylis Medical Company Inc., owned by former Quebec Liberal MP Frank Baylis, was awarded a federal contract totalling $237 million.
BREAKING: Trudeau's Gender Equality Minister refers to Taliban as 'our brothers'
Liberal Minister for Gender Equality Miryam Monsef referred to the Taliban as "our brothers" during a press conference on Wednesday.
BREAKING: O'Toole announces that 'pensioners will have priority over corporate elites in bankruptcy'
The plan, O'Toole says, will ensure that every Canadian who has paid into a pension plan will receive their pension when they retire.
BREAKING: When asked about Afghanistan, Trudeau says he supports 'stronger vaccine mandates, Erin O'Toole doesn't'
"We're coming out of this pandemic, which we're not through yet, and the choice on how to end this pandemic is clear for Canadians. we're standing for clear, stronger vaccine mandates, Erin O'Toole doesn't."
Conservatives announce new 'compassionate' approach to opioid crisis
"I don't think someone with an addiction should be punished. I think they should be helped," O'Toole said during a Sunday press conference.
Trudeau releases statement in remembrance of victims of communism, Nazism
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement on Monday in remembrance of victims of communism and Nazism.
BREAKING: O'Toole says Trudeau using 'American-style misleading politics' by spreading manipulated video
"He's dividing and misleading Canadians on a daily basis," said O'Toole.
BREAKING: Trudeau defends fake news video that was labelled as manipulated media by Twitter
The video, posted by Freeland, was officially labeled "manipulated media" by Twitter, is from an interview O'Toole did during the 2020 leadership, in which he describes his position on healthcare.
WATCH: Trudeau says unvaccinated Canadians put the vaccinated 'at risk' by using planes or trains
"I need you to talk to your neighbours and talk to your friends, talk to those folks who are still wondering if they should get vaccinated and tell them 'yes.'"
TRUDEAU FLASHBACK: 'We're not a country that makes vaccinations mandatory'
"We're not a country that makes vaccination mandatory, for example, but we want to encourage everyone to get it," said Trudeau in May.
BREAKING: Trudeau reacts to Liberal FAILURE in Nova Scotia
"Do we get to see the Conservatives take Canada back, or do we move forward for everyone?" asked Trudeau.
Trudeau likely violated Ontario gathering rules at campaign stop
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held an event in Cobourg, Ontario, that seemed to have violated the province's outdoor gathering guidelines.
BREAKING: Trudeau walks back minister's comments, will not recognize Taliban as legitimate government
When asked if Canada would refuse to recognize a Taliban government, Garneau said: "Right now, it is early days. We want to see what happens."