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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
Comments Labeled
44,412
of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
of eligible comments
Categories Active
14
of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
classifier confidence
Model
Claude Haiku
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1,353 comments
New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada.
New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada.
A factual statement about Canadian provincial policy that appears to be informational rather than argumentative.
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0.90
myway8397
Feb 10, 2026
What is with the tok tok vehicle Is this real or AI
What is with the tok tok vehicle
Is this real or AI
Seeks clarification about video authenticity and production methods.
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0.90
jgjalsas1315
Jan 27, 2026
In regards to the job issue, I wonder if allowing only a certain number of a certain demographic to be hired as opposes to giving majority of the jobs to that one demographic? Or maybe …
In regards to the job issue, I wonder if allowing only a certain number of a certain demographic to be hired as opposes to giving majority of the jobs to that one demographic? Or maybe removing the wage subsidies? Is canada even in a financial position to be subsidizing wages? I don’t know if that would help….. just a thought.
Poses exploratory questions about hiring practices, wage subsidies, and government fiscal capacity regarding immigration employment impacts.
kelly.trinidad
Aug 29, 2025
Is Donald going to align the US with Russia now? Asking from Melbourne, Australia.
Is Donald going to align the US with Russia now? Asking from Melbourne, Australia.
Asks a direct question seeking information about potential US-Russia alignment, framed as genuine inquiry.
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0.90
@debl2581
Mar 4, 2025
Does Canada have an equivilant to ICE?
Does Canada have an equivilant to ICE?
Seeks factual information about Canadian immigration enforcement agencies by comparing to US ICE.
sweenie58
Feb 27, 2026
4:55 what'd he mean by that?
4:55 what'd he mean by that?
A direct clarification question about a specific moment in the video, seeking explanation of a statement.
Inner_City_Mixer
Feb 8, 2026
Guys just wanna clarify all Indians not punjabis and all brown people are from Indian they can be from srilanka ,Pakistan,Bangladesh
Guys just wanna clarify all Indians not punjabis and all brown people are from Indian they can be from srilanka ,Pakistan,Bangladesh
The commenter is seeking clarification about ethnic and geographic distinctions, framed as an informational request.
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0.90
hyhyhy4710
Mar 1, 2026
I’d like someone to clarify why it would be advantageous for America to oppose its allies and align with Putin—I genuinely don’t get it, but I assume there must be some logical reasoning behind it, …
I’d like someone to clarify why it would be advantageous for America to oppose its allies and align with Putin—I genuinely don’t get it, but I assume there must be some logical reasoning behind it, or at least an explanation that makes some kind of sense. I’d really appreciate it if someone could break it down for me.
Genuine information-seeking request asking for logical explanation or reasoning behind Trump's foreign policy alignment choices.
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0.90
@Metarig
Mar 4, 2025
Thought Trudeau resigned
Thought Trudeau resigned
Seeks clarification about Trudeau's political status.
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0.90
@darrenporter1850
Mar 4, 2025
Hindi please
Hindi please
Simple request for content in Hindi language, seeking accessibility accommodation.
Question
0.90
dineshrathod6912
Feb 5, 2026
Who is here in india
Who is here in india
Direct question asking who among viewers is located in India, seeking audience information.
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0.90
sumeraanjuman7413
Sep 9, 2025
What do you mean by your video.
What do you mean by your video.
Direct request for clarification about the video's meaning or message.
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0.90
Ryaan4369
Feb 6, 2026
He hasn't seen his latest speech??
He hasn't seen his latest speech??
Direct question seeking clarification about whether the subject has viewed a recent speech.
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0.90
@DingDong-ly5cj
Mar 4, 2025
With this tariff How much will eggs cost?
With this tariff How much will eggs cost?
Information-seeking question about economic impact of tariffs on egg prices.
@it3210
Mar 4, 2025
IMMIGRATION OPTIONS / TRUTH ABOUT IMMIGRATION & IMMIGRANTS 1. Express Entry (skilled workers) • No settlement cash on arrival • Eligible for provincial health insurance (after waiting period) • Eligible for employment insurance (EI) after …
IMMIGRATION OPTIONS / TRUTH ABOUT IMMIGRATION & IMMIGRANTS
1. Express Entry (skilled workers)
• No settlement cash on arrival
• Eligible for provincial health insurance (after waiting period)
• Eligible for employment insurance (EI) after working
• Access to free settlement services (language training, job help)
• Eligible for social assistance (welfare) only if unemployed and meeting provincial rules
2. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
• Same benefits as Express Entry once PR is granted
• Free settlement and employment services
• Provincial welfare only if financially eligible
• No free housing or tickets
3. Quebec immigration programs
• Quebec health insurance (RAMQ)
• Free French language courses (often with small allowances)
• Settlement services
• Social assistance if eligible
• No free tickets or housing by default
4. Family sponsorship
• Sponsored person gets PR benefits (health care, settlement services)
• Sponsor is financially responsible (government usually does NOT pay welfare)
• No free housing or travel
• Parents/grandparents have limited access to benefits initially
5. Work permit → PR
• No welfare while on work permit
• Employer-paid salary only
• Health insurance varies by province
• After PR: same benefits as other permanent residents
• No accommodation or tickets
6. Study → work → PR
• No welfare for students
• Students pay tuition and living costs
• Limited work income allowed
• After PR: eligible for health care, settlement services, welfare if needed
7. Business / Start-Up Visa / entrepreneur programs
• No welfare or housing support
• Must prove sufficient funds
• Access to public health care after PR
• No tickets, no accommodation
8. Caregiver and sector-specific programs
• Paid employment (salary)
• Health insurance coverage
• Settlement services
• Welfare only after PR and if eligible
• No free housing unless employer provides it
9. Refugee and humanitarian programs
• Government-assisted refugees may receive:
• Temporary income support
• Temporary housing or housing assistance
• Basic living allowance
• Health coverage (IFHP)
• Settlement services
• Sometimes travel loans (not free tickets; must be repaid)
• Privately sponsored refugees supported by sponsors, not government
Informational breakdown of immigration programs and benefits eligibility, presented as educational clarification of immigration options and rules.
JithinJose-z5v
Dec 25, 2025
Why pay to walk over border? Isn’t even a fence
Why pay to walk over border? Isn’t even a fence
Commenter asks a clarifying question about border crossing procedures and costs, seeking information.
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0.90
LoudDesperation
Feb 28, 2026
The redemption of Trudeau? Yes or no.
The redemption of Trudeau? Yes or no.
Direct yes-or-no question seeking others' opinions on Trudeau's redemption.
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0.90
@OCDGamer
Mar 5, 2025
Who is Pasha
Who is Pasha
Simple factual question seeking identification of a person mentioned in the video.
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0.90
Soccer-duude
Feb 3, 2026
Why wasn’t this done before January?
Why wasn’t this done before January?
Direct information-seeking question about timing of government action, requesting clarification or explanation.
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0.90
@LynnBurgess326
Mar 4, 2025
Is bike guy wrong though?
Is bike guy wrong though?
Seeks clarification or validation about a person mentioned in the video ('bike guy').
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0.90
Rubygirl0908
Jan 27, 2026
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Discourse Taxonomy
Category Distribution
Primary discourse type assigned to each comment
Classifier Confidence
Distribution of confidence scores across all labeled comments
Discourse Over Time
Top 6 discourse types by month — how framing evolves over time
Category Co-occurrence
Which discourse types most frequently appear together on the same comment
Top Channels by Discourse Type
Identity Assertion
CNN
2,313
Tyler Oliveira
1,991
RocaNews
467
JamCan
274
Yoke Immigration Canada
89
Solidarity
CNN
4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
CNN
3,445
Tyler Oliveira
551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
CNN
2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira
1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
Tyler Oliveira
1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
CNN
1,480
Tyler Oliveira
820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
CNN
1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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