The Trade-Offs of Smaller Government

Pierre Poilievre argues smaller government demands humility from leaders while still preserving a safety net for healthcare, schooling, infrastructure, and vulnerable citizens.

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The Man Who Could Lead Canada By 2029: Pierre Poilievre On Trump, Tariffs & Why You Still Can't Afford A Home

Pierre Poilievre is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition. First elected to Parliament at 25, he has spent over 2 decades in Canadian politics - winning the Conservative leadership in 2022 with a record 68% first-ballot victory. If the polls hold, he could be Canada's next Prime Minister.

He explains:

◼️ Why you still can't afford a home, and the 1 policy change that would fix it overnight

◼️How governments are quietly destroying your savings and his plan to reverse it before it's too late

◼️Why the West is selling its resources cheap and who's really profiting from it

◼️ Why self-sacrifice, not self-interest, is the shocking key to building a better society

◼️ The lesson his mother's scars taught him about never hiding who you are

00:00 Intro
02:29 Is World War III Closer Than We Think? What The Power Shift Reveals
04:23 Why Is The U.S. Pulling Back From Allies—And What Happens Next?
06:44 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between Canada And The U.S.?
08:36 U.S. Vs. Iran: How This Conflict Could Escalate Fast
12:08 If Trump Asked For Help—Would The Answer Change Everything?
12:53 How Does This All End? The Most Likely Global Scenario
14:58 What Would You Actually Do In Trump’s Position?
17:00 Behind The Scenes: What Is Pierre’s Real Relationship With Trump?
18:29 How Canada’s Economy Could Be Fixed Faster Than You Think
19:27 What Happens Next Might Surprise You
20:19 From Adoption To Power: How Pierre’s Story Shaped His Politics
23:16 Meeting His Biological Parents: The Moment That Changed Everything
30:43 Why He Chose Politics—And What Most People Get Wrong
35:55 Is The System Rigged? Socialism Vs. Capitalism Explained
38:32 Why You Can’t Afford A Home—And Who’s Really Responsible
46:05 Why Canada Is Falling Behind—And What It Means
49:03 What This G7 Country Gets Right (And Why It Matters)
53:26 The Silent Crisis: Birth Rates, Immigration, And Jobs Colliding
57:27 AI And Jobs: What Happens To The Next Generation?
01:04:36 If Elected In 2029—Here’s How Pierre Says He’d Change Everything
01:08:40 Is Immigration Being Used To Win Elections?
01:13:19 Ads
01:16:06 The Biggest Threat To The Western World—No One Agrees On This
01:18:37 Canada And Nuclear Weapons: What’s The Real Policy?
01:19:36 China, The Arctic, And The Threat Few Are Talking About
01:22:42 Why Conservatives Lost—The Real Reason Behind The Election
01:24:42 After The Loss: What He Learned When It Was Over
01:27:32 Did Trump Change The Election Outcome? Here’s The Truth
01:28:46 How Stoicism Cuts Through Political Chaos
01:30:37 Reading His 20-Year-Old Self—Have His Beliefs Changed?
01:33:55 DEI And “Woke” Politics: Why He Says It’s Dividing Society
01:42:52 Fatherhood And Politics: How His Daughter Changed Everything
01:45:41 Raising A Child With Autism - What It Teaches You About Leadership