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Policy Critique

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just one point i’d like to make is the comment you made asking “native canadians” but you spoke to just non-immigrants. there are indigenous people in canada that are actually native to the land. those …
just one point i’d like to make is the comment you made asking “native canadians” but you spoke to just non-immigrants. there are indigenous people in canada that are actually native to the land. those are the native americans.
Challenges the video's terminology and framing by pointing out the distinction between non-immigrants and Indigenous peoples as 'native Canadians.'
brookelynn925 Jan 29, 2026
CANADA IS BROKEN. canada is nothing like it used to be. the corruption is insane.
CANADA IS BROKEN. canada is nothing like it used to be. the corruption is insane.
Critiques Canada's current state and corruption while lamenting cultural/institutional decline.
nuggetboi1068 Jan 29, 2026
Gotta love ""sanctuary cities"" draining taxpayer money to crush more people into hotels.
Gotta love ""sanctuary cities"" draining taxpayer money to crush more people into hotels.
Criticizes sanctuary city policies and government spending on immigrant housing as wasteful and harmful, combining fiscal and policy concerns.
anonymousanonymous5732 Oct 3, 2025
So the province is running a deficit. Lolololol. This woman is useless. Her entire platform was divisive, she literally has done nothing for the province other than push forward and add gas to “independence”. She …
So the province is running a deficit. Lolololol. This woman is useless. Her entire platform was divisive, she literally has done nothing for the province other than push forward and add gas to “independence”. She needs to go.
Criticizes provincial leadership for financial mismanagement and divisive politics, implicitly calling for her removal.
@Andrico77 Feb 20, 2026
He's only tough enough to say that to a camera, he would never say that to Trump's face!
He's only tough enough to say that to a camera, he would never say that to Trump's face!
Critiques Trudeau's authenticity and courage, questioning whether his public stance reflects genuine conviction.
@jeremykoch76 Mar 4, 2025
Time to get rid of the income tax entirely, it was a temporary measure to fund World War 1 and that ended 106 years ago.
Time to get rid of the income tax entirely, it was a temporary measure to fund World War 1 and that ended 106 years ago.
Challenges the legitimacy of income tax policy by questioning its historical justification and calling for its elimination.
victordauphin2949 Jan 11, 2026
They don't want in the USA. They just want to get out of India. But go anywhere else then Canada. We don't need more people here, we can't even help our own
They don't want in the USA. They just want to get out of India. But go anywhere else then Canada. We don't need more people here, we can't even help our own
Critiques immigration policy by arguing Canada should prioritize helping its own citizens rather than accepting immigrants, framing a resource allocation concern.
thatheckingguy Jan 28, 2026
Everyone is complaining about immigration, but did someone cared to look at reason why developed countries are bringing immigrants!!
Everyone is complaining about immigration, but did someone cared to look at reason why developed countries are bringing immigrants!!
Critiques public discourse by questioning whether people understand the economic/structural reasons developed nations recruit immigrants.
mr.unknown9454 Feb 9, 2026
They need to end immigration from non-European countries. Look at what is happening across Europe, in countries like Sweden. It's an insane experiment that should have never taken place.
They need to end immigration from non-European countries. Look at what is happening across Europe, in countries like Sweden. It's an insane experiment that should have never taken place.
Calls for ending non-European immigration while comparing Canada's situation to Europe, framing immigration as a failed experiment.
365Pancakes Oct 2, 2025
the problem with people that immigrate to foreign countries - they think they are being treated unfairly because they pay higher fees. Most of people that immigrate for study dont know that the domestics get …
the problem with people that immigrate to foreign countries - they think they are being treated unfairly because they pay higher fees. Most of people that immigrate for study dont know that the domestics get charged lower because their fees are subsidized.
Critiques immigrant understanding of education policy, explaining the rationale behind differential tuition fees for domestic vs. international students.
TruthSeeking007 Oct 2, 2025
India must find a way to stop India's brain from flowing down into the drain asap. One option may be to remove DTAA & impose income tax on foreign gross income of Indian citizens, like …
India must find a way to stop India's brain from flowing down into the drain asap. One option may be to remove DTAA & impose income tax on foreign gross income of Indian citizens, like the US (US citizens/GC holders are taxed on their worldwide income, regardless of where they reside), & build a world-class work environment in India with that tax amount, so that high-skilled Indian talents can return back to India to start start-up to develop app like WhatsApp/FB/Google/Amazon/MS/Meta (like China) or find suitable job/Business.
Critiques India's policy framework and proposes specific tax/regulatory changes to retain talent, comparing India's approach to the US model.
sdatta123 Oct 4, 2025
“I can’t say. I’m a student worker”. Welcome to Canada where people are afraid to speak frankly.
“I can’t say. I’m a student worker”. Welcome to Canada where people are afraid to speak frankly.
Critiques Canadian culture as inhibiting free speech, using the video subject's caution as evidence of systemic suppression of immigration criticism.
poorboysadventures4636 Jan 27, 2026
Trump doesn't give a damn about drugs at the border. He wants to show he's president. Trump is like a child that just got his first promotion. He's a massive douche bag
Trump doesn't give a damn about drugs at the border. He wants to show he's president. Trump is like a child that just got his first promotion. He's a massive douche bag
Critiques Trump's motives and character, arguing his tariff policy is about ego rather than stated drug concerns.
@AntisocialAtheist1 Mar 4, 2025
What's there to think about when it comes to sending law enforcement to enforce the law? Soft men creating hard times for everyone is exactly what's wrong with this country.
What's there to think about when it comes to sending law enforcement to enforce the law? Soft men creating hard times for everyone is exactly what's wrong with this country.
Comment criticizes government enforcement leniency and frames weak leadership as causing societal problems.
apocalypse369 Feb 3, 2026
1st step government must stop face covering, prayers on the streets, and all desert clothing. Take all these immigrants send them to Trudeau's door steps and have him support them. He allowed them in without …
1st step government must stop face covering, prayers on the streets, and all desert clothing. Take all these immigrants send them to Trudeau's door steps and have him support them. He allowed them in without Canadusn consent.
The comment critiques government immigration policy and cultural accommodation practices, calling for restrictions on religious and cultural expression.
Brisket-w2s Aug 29, 2025
Honestly these immigrants are better than most other immigrants since most of them aren’t illegal, went through background checks through legal immigration, and at least they speak English. The low intelligence ones that eat shit …
Honestly these immigrants are better than most other immigrants since most of them aren’t illegal, went through background checks through legal immigration, and at least they speak English. The low intelligence ones that eat shit and shit on street most likely don't meet the immigration requirement to Canada.
Analyzes immigration policy outcomes by comparing legal immigrant groups and their compliance with background checks and language requirements.
tamanegi1040 Jan 27, 2026
It's already been broken for a few years now
It's already been broken for a few years now
States that the immigration system has been broken for years, offering a brief critical assessment of policy failure.
yeriyark6678 Jan 21, 2026
Trump drives USA into ditch with his red MAGA hat on. Pathetic. Tariffs are a domestic tax and the GOP raised them. Bunch of Hypocrites!!!
Trump drives USA into ditch with his red MAGA hat on. Pathetic. Tariffs are a domestic tax and the GOP raised them. Bunch of Hypocrites!!!
Criticism of Trump's tariff policy and GOP hypocrisy, with moral condemnation of leadership competence.
@spacemanspiff3052 Mar 4, 2025
Im so sick of this clown… i thought you resigned? Its not ok to tariff “our closest friend?”\nYet canada is ripping us off by billions in trade and has zero control of their border? Is …
Im so sick of this clown… i thought you resigned? Its not ok to tariff “our closest friend?”\nYet canada is ripping us off by billions in trade and has zero control of their border? Is that how friends and allies act!!! The us isnt in desperate need of you canada
Criticizes PM's tariff policy and Canada's border control, framing Canada as economically exploitative and questioning the alliance relationship.
@medlaketrap Mar 4, 2025
Unbelievable. Majority voted for this bullsh!@. That's what hurts the most?
Unbelievable. Majority voted for this bullsh!@. That's what hurts the most?
Expresses frustration with electoral outcomes and government direction, critiquing the policies voters chose.
@tinkerbell8334 Mar 4, 2025
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