The Political Orphans
Every party has failed Canada. The left vs right divide has become an illusion of choice that prevents people from understanding the real problems we are facing.
This is Canada’s independent live political debate show — hosted by Nico Lagan.
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We identify real problems, explain the facts clearly, and bring future leaders together to build and implement solutions.
Canada Immigration Future: Carney And Ford Want More While Poilievre Says Origin Doesn't Matter
Is Canada immigration about to change? Because our leaders just showed us where they stand and tonight on The Political Orphans, I break down what Canada's immigration future could look like if our political leaders get their way.
Mark Carney told The New York Times it's time to resume "some controlled increase in the population," adding "that will happen." By law, the Liberals must table the annual Immigration Levels Plan on or before November 1, so we won't have to wait long to see the numbers. Doug Ford called the idea of sending temporary workers home "the craziest thing I have ever heard" and said "we need people." So I look at what happened to Ontario's population during his eight years as premier: from 14.3 million to 16.3 million, with about 98% of the net growth coming from immigration. Then there's Pierre Poilievre, who says it doesn't matter whether your name is Smith or Singh, Poilievre or Patel.
I also look at Carney's push for EU "associate member" status, the Leger poll showing 70% support for a status nobody has defined yet, and the talks about letting Canadians live and work in Europe visa-free. What would that mean in the other direction? Since 2000, Canada's population has grown 36%, from 30.7 million to 41.8 million. Is anyone in Ottawa putting Canadians first?
Watch the full breakdown, then tell me in the comments what you think Canada's immigration should look like.
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2 Oct 2026
Got bones? Simple Question Or Residential School Denialism? Canada’s Day Of Truth And Reconciliation
Yesterday was Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Instead of a day about truth, it became a day about a banner with two words on it: "Got bones?"
Prime Minister Mark Carney called it a cowardly act. BC Premier David Eby called it disgraceful. Conservative MP Frank Caputo told the people behind it to go home and never come back. Liberals, Conservatives and NDPers all agreed that asking the question was hateful.
So I'm asking it again. Where are the bodies? And what happened to the $12.1 million in federal funding the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation received after the 2021 announcement? Ottawa waived the quarterly reporting requirements, redacted the reports, and no remains have been recovered. Why is it so hard to answer two simple questions?
In this episode:
🎙️ My exclusive interview with political scientist Frances Widdowson, wrongfully terminated from Mount Royal University
🎙️ My exclusive interview with Jim McMurtry
📌 Dallas Brodie told that digging would be "inhumane"
📌 Niigaan Sinclair, Governor General Louise Arbour, and the push to confront "denialism"
📌 NDP MP Leah Gazan's proposal to make residential school denialism a crime
📌 What the Innocence Project's data says about relying on eyewitness memory
Should asking questions be illegal in Canada? Let me know in the comments.
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30 Sept 2026
Are Canadians & American Truckers Going On Strike On October 1st: Real Movement Or Internet Gossip?
Diesel prices have exploded — Canada up 56%, the US up 75% since the Iran war began in late February. Now videos are spreading claiming truckers across Canada and the US are striking October 1st. Is it real?I sat down with Chris Barber, one of the main faces of the 2022 Freedom Convoy and owner-operator of his own trucking company, to talk about what these diesel prices are actually doing to his business, and why he's personally parking his trucks on October 1st.Then I traced this whole story back to where it started, checked what OOIDA, the Teamsters, and major trucking outlets are actually saying, and tried to answer the real question: is this a coordinated strike, internet gossip that got out of hand, or a grassroots movement in the making, just like 2022 started?Watch and decide for yourself, then let me know in the comments: do you think this strike is actually happening, and if it does, do truckers have the power to change anything?💲Support my work by donating right here on YouTube or buy me a coffee 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/nicolagan🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive.🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@nicolagan.com🔴 LIVE Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7PM EST: youtube.com/@realnicolaganFollow Nico Lagan▶️ youtube.com/@RealNicoLagan📸 instagram.com/realnicolagan📡 rumble.com/c/RealNicoLagan🐦 x.com/realnicolagan
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