16% - What Starts in City Hall Shapes the Nation Migration and the Disappearing 16%

16% - What Starts in City Hall Shapes the Nation Migration and the Disappearing 16% By Councillor Lisa Robinson There is one number that should stop people in their tracks: sixteen percent. That’s the share of the world’s population that is white. Sixteen percent. And yet, it is this small fraction of humanity that is constantly told to open its borders, erase its culture, and diversify to the point of disappearance. Nowhere is this pressure more visible than in Canada. Our population grew by more than 744,000 people in 2024 alone, almost entirely from immigration. While Canada has always benefited from responsible, legal migration, mass inflows at record levels are straining housing, hospitals, and classrooms. Meanwhile, ordinary Canadians are struggling just to pay for groceries. The answer from our political class? Bring in more people — often without proper controls or limits. There must be a zero-tolerance approach to illegal immigration, while ensuring that legal, responsible migration continues in a way that works for Canadians. The moment anyone dares to raise concerns — to suggest that perhaps we should care for our own citizens first — they are shouted down, silenced, or branded with labels meant to end debate before it begins. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: no one else plays by these rules. You cannot move to the Middle East, Africa, or Asia and demand that the culture, religion, and traditions of those countries change to accommodate you. Those societies defend their identity and their people. Only in the West are we expected to apologize for our existence. I’ve seen this erasure play out firsthand in Pickering, where I serve as a city councillor. For years, certain voices have pushed to remove Christmas trees from community spaces — first in our recreation centre, then in the main lobby of City Hall. It may seem small, but these decisions are part of a larger pattern: traditions quietly pushed aside, culture chipped away piece by piece, all in the name of “diversity and inclusion.” In reality, it’s the deliberate sidelining of Canadian identity at the local level encompassing DEI into every decision we make. This isn’t just about economics or social services — though those pressures are real. It is about survival. Sixteen percent of the global population is not an endless supply. Once erased, it cannot be rebuilt. If Western nations fail to defend their culture, their people, and their future, then that sixteen percent will continue to shrink, and with it will vanish the freedoms, institutions, and way of life that generations sacrificed to build. This conversation is not about hate; it is about truth. It is about fairness. Every people on earth has the right to protect their culture and existence. Western nations should be no different. Canadians deserve leadership that prioritizes Canadians, that defends our heritage, and that ensures our children inherit a country they recognize. What starts in City Hall — decisions about traditions, culture, and inclusion — ends up shaping the nation. If we allow our identity to be quietly chipped away at the local level, there is no reason to think the rest of Canada will be spared. It is time for Canadians to recognize the stakes and act accordingly. “Strength Does Not Lie In The Absence Of Fear, But In The Courage To Face It Head On And Rise Above It” - Lisa Robinson 2023