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.
Activists pressure Canada to follow New Zealand gun law changes
New Zealand's gun ban on what they call "military-style" semiautomatic firearms has Canadian activists paying attention, now ready to apply pressure to the federal government.
I had this horrible dream last night that Kevin O’Leary ran for Prime Minister
The Conservative Party was looking for someone to fill in the shoes of Stephen Harper, who had just lost in a federal election to some guy from Quebec with nice hair. Can’t remember his name, which is weird because it was all that he campaigned on, but he seemed really nice.
Canada’s free health care comes at a cost
“Emergency Room wait times” should be an oxymoron, but they aren’t. The contrast between the American system and the Canadian system are very, very notable.
Is this Lil Caesars commercial anti-semitic?
Many of the commenters on the YouTube video believe that the commercial is anti-semitic.
Alberta court to decide if Omar Khadr’s sentence expired
In February of 2019, Omar Khadr, the well known former Guantanamo Bay prisoner convicted of killing an American soldier as a child, who also received $10.5 million from the Canadian federal government, requested that his sentence be declared expired by an Alberta court.
Forgiveness is important, especially for the Humboldt driver
As Sindhu stood before a judge, he pleaded guilty to all charges. His position was clear. “I just want to plead guilty. I don’t want you to plea bargain. I don’t want a trial. I don’t want to make things any worse..”
14-year-old hockey goalie shamed for Trump “wall” mask
The fact that the mask depicting the President of the United States could spark such aggression from either political side is telling of the times we live in today.
Wilson-Raybould to provide texts, emails, and written statements surrounding SNC-Lavalin
In a new letter, Jody Wilson-Raybould says that she will provide copies of text messages and emails to the Commons justice committee that shut down its probe into the ongoing SNC-Lavalin scandal.
Priest stabbed on live television at St. Joseph’s Oratory this morning during mass
At approximately 8:30 am, an attacker stabbed a Montreal priest during a live televised mass at St. Joseph’s Oratory.
New poll: Liberals lag, Conservatives surge
The new poll’s telling numbers show that 31 percent of respondents polled after the federal budget release said they would vote for current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if an election were held today. This number is a decrease of about three percent from the previous poll conducted in February.
Jane Philpott suggests there’s more bombshells to come in the SNC-Lavalin scandal
“I believe the former attorney general has further points to make. I believe that I have further issues of concern that I’m not free to share.”
In defence of the devil’s advocate
Trudeau, internationally, is a good representation of Canada. He’s a diplomat, he’s funny, and represents Canadian values such as openness, and progressive thought.
MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes resigns from Liberal caucus
This is the latest in a series of high profile resignations since the SNC-Lavalin scandal broke.
The rise of gas prices means the fall of Trudeau
Every time a Canadian passes a gas station and sees huge numbers showing high gas prices, it’s basically free advertising for the Conservative Party.
Alberta NDP Premier Notley calls for April 16 election
The Notley New Democrats will be up against Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party, a new party that was established in July 2017 as a merger between the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta and the Wildrose Party