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This shit is trumps doing, not the American ppl!!!
This shit is trumps doing, not the American ppl!!!
Attributes responsibility for a policy problem to Trump while distancing the American people from blame, a direct policy critique.
@pedrobodean3179 Mar 4, 2025
American here. Trump is an incompetent man! Not only is his trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China breathtakingly stupid, it also raises prices for Americans, costs American factories jobs, and isolates us from our …
American here. Trump is an incompetent man! Not only is his trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China breathtakingly stupid, it also raises prices for Americans, costs American factories jobs, and isolates us from our allies. And just today, Trump paused aid/arms to Ukraine. Putin has no incentive to make concessions now, knowing that Trump has cut off arms to Ukraine. Our apologies to your Canada. We are fucked! If you could put a 100% tariff on Tesla, you'd be doing us a HUGE favor.
American criticizing Trump's trade and foreign policy as economically damaging and strategically foolish, with apology to Canada.
@reggieongoogle3583 Mar 4, 2025
This is why immigration enforcement is needed
This is why immigration enforcement is needed
Advocates for stricter immigration enforcement as a policy position.
psp785 Jan 27, 2026
You're too late, Trudeau. You should have responded back in November. When Trump mentioned it, but you decided to go hiding.\nNow it's your fault.Nobody else to blame but you\nAs a canadian, I am totally disgusted …
You're too late, Trudeau. You should have responded back in November. When Trump mentioned it, but you decided to go hiding.\nNow it's your fault.Nobody else to blame but you\nAs a canadian, I am totally disgusted with your response to this!!
Commenter criticizes Trudeau's delayed response to Trump's tariff threat and blames him for the current situation, while identifying as a Canadian.
@russellpearce610 Mar 4, 2025
Every single problem we have in Canada stems from to many immigrants brought in by the liberals to try and hold forever power. You ignorant liberal voters did this
Every single problem we have in Canada stems from to many immigrants brought in by the liberals to try and hold forever power. You ignorant liberal voters did this
The comment critiques immigration policy as a deliberate political strategy by the Liberal party, blaming immigration for Canada's problems.
bobbuilder6935 Jan 27, 2026
The birth rate slowed because of a corrupt Liberal government who priced everyone out of their homes. Canadians are not bringing new babies into a world when they are broke and taxed to death. We …
The birth rate slowed because of a corrupt Liberal government who priced everyone out of their homes. Canadians are not bringing new babies into a world when they are broke and taxed to death. We can't justify adding another mouth to feed when we can't afford to feed the mouths that are here now. And they are not importing to sustain the population....they are importing votes to stay in power. The Liberal mantra...."Fuck Canadians!!! Do what we need to do to stay in power". Immigrant to votes ratio is 1:1.
Critiques government policy on housing and immigration while making unverified claims about immigration being used for electoral advantage.
punisherjlu Sep 10, 2025
Psychotic. I want an election. She’s trying to make us maple maga project 25. She’s driving business away. Maybe Diversify energy, Tax corporations & billionaires & manage royalties to benefit middle class?
Psychotic. I want an election. She’s trying to make us maple maga project 25. She’s driving business away. Maybe Diversify energy, Tax corporations & billionaires & manage royalties to benefit middle class?
Criticizes current leadership and proposes alternative economic policies (corporate taxation, energy diversification, royalty management).
@BLL2026 Feb 20, 2026
Looks like we’ve achieved to isolate ourselves from most of our allies, increase inflation, lay off thousands and possibly millions of people, all in less than a week. Very productive week, Mr. President.
Looks like we’ve achieved to isolate ourselves from most of our allies, increase inflation, lay off thousands and possibly millions of people, all in less than a week. Very productive week, Mr. President.
The comment criticizes Trump's policies for isolating allies, increasing inflation, and causing job losses in the first week of his presidency.
@anamolewinebizexp5718 Mar 4, 2025
India has 1.4+ billion people — more than all of Europe combined. Migration pressure is global. Blaming Indians is lazy. Blame a stupid government, led by Justin Trudeau, that ignored planning, housing, and wages — …
India has 1.4+ billion people — more than all of Europe combined. Migration pressure is global. Blaming Indians is lazy. Blame a stupid government, led by Justin Trudeau, that ignored planning, housing, and wages — and learned nothing from Europe’s mistakes.
Critiques Canadian government policy failures (planning, housing, wages) while contextualizing migration as a global phenomenon, rejecting scapegoating of India.
FerdinandSira Jan 27, 2026
Canada, and it’s government, are a bunch of woke idiots. It’s like issues such as this they don’t give a shit
Canada, and it’s government, are a bunch of woke idiots. It’s like issues such as this they don’t give a shit
Criticizes Canadian government and its policies as ineffective and ideologically misguided, without specific immigration focus but in immigration context.
acourtneyification Oct 4, 2025
DT thinks he is controlling a business company, not a country! I stand with my country: Canada.
DT thinks he is controlling a business company, not a country! I stand with my country: Canada.
Criticizes Trump's governing approach as inappropriate for a nation while asserting Canadian national loyalty.
@boramawi Mar 4, 2025
Good Luck with that! I mean, what's new? You've had a tariff on the US forever now. Next time Trudeau, you need to grow a set of balls and speak with the president. Don't address …
Good Luck with that! I mean, what's new? You've had a tariff on the US forever now. Next time Trudeau, you need to grow a set of balls and speak with the president. Don't address the US. Address the president of the United States in person, or at the very least the phone call. Congrats, you just screwed over the Canadian people. So again what's new?
Criticizes Trudeau's handling of tariffs and diplomatic approach, arguing he failed to adequately represent Canadian interests.
@clintbell3574 Mar 4, 2025
Why would you invest a 200 million dollar joint investment? And at the same time say there's no problem with fentanyl
Why would you invest a 200 million dollar joint investment? And at the same time say there's no problem with fentanyl
Critiques the contradiction in government policy regarding fentanyl investment and problem acknowledgment.
@RyanRoss-w5k Mar 5, 2025
Are these guys pretending or for real that they have no clue why liberals act that way? No need to have a lamp in daylight to figure this out: importing votes. This is liberal party …
Are these guys pretending or for real that they have no clue why liberals act that way? No need to have a lamp in daylight to figure this out: importing votes. This is liberal party business model how to stay in power and keep control. Who gives a rat ass about the rest,really? Sucked up and elbows are all the way to a promised land of diversity and inclusion.
Critiques Liberal Party immigration policy as motivated by electoral gain while framing it as identity-based control.
ilyagulag Feb 28, 2026
Aww Jason Bilderberg Kenney. Mr No Alberta vaccine passport oops changed my mind to yes Alberta vaccine passport. You violated Albertans rights.
Aww Jason Bilderberg Kenney. Mr No Alberta vaccine passport oops changed my mind to yes Alberta vaccine passport. You violated Albertans rights.
Attacks political leader for inconsistent vaccine passport policy and frames it as violation of citizens' rights.
lauriedodd2439 Feb 17, 2026
FJT can't wait for him to disappear in public, he ruin Canada until his last day in the office.
FJT can't wait for him to disappear in public, he ruin Canada until his last day in the office.
Directly criticizes the Prime Minister's governance and impact on Canada during his tenure.
@iKawTube143 Mar 4, 2025
The vast majority of Canadians (including the recent immigrants) want less immigration. There is no division at all. The only people who want more immigrants, are greedy businesses who don't want to pay Canadians decent …
The vast majority of Canadians (including the recent immigrants) want less immigration. There is no division at all. The only people who want more immigrants, are greedy businesses who don't want to pay Canadians decent wages.
Critiques immigration policy levels and attributes support for high immigration to business interests seeking wage suppression.
Justaperson717 Feb 11, 2026
Making Indigenous languages official in Canada faces struggles due to the deep, ongoing impact of colonization (residential schools, assimilation policies), the sheer number of endangered languages (over 70), lack of constitutional protection like English/French have, …
Making Indigenous languages official in Canada faces struggles due to the deep, ongoing impact of colonization (residential schools, assimilation policies), the sheer number of endangered languages (over 70), lack of constitutional protection like English/French have, funding gaps, and challenges implementing legislation like the Indigenous Languages Act effectively, despite strong community efforts for revitalization. The core issue is moving beyond mere documentation to ensuring effective support for daily use, education, and government services, a goal hindered by historical trauma and systemic neglect.  Key Struggles & Challenges: Colonial Legacy: Policies like the Indian Act and residential schools suppressed languages, causing massive loss, with trauma still affecting intergenerational transmission. Constitutional Gap: Unlike English and French, Indigenous languages lack explicit, strong constitutional rights (e.g., in the Charter) for government services, as noted in this article from indigenouswatchdog.org. Urgency & Scarcity: Most of Canada's 70+ Indigenous languages are endangered, with many facing imminent extinction, requiring immediate action from the last fluent elders. Implementation of Legislation: The Indigenous Languages Act (2019) aims to support revitalization, but it's criticized for being non-binding and not creating effective rights, meaning legal recognition doesn't always translate to real-world resources or services. Funding & Resource Gaps: While funding exists, it's often insufficient, limited in scope, or not reaching grassroots efforts effectively, making comprehensive revitalization difficult. Integration Challenges: Integrating Indigenous languages into education (K-12, higher ed) and public services (health, justice) remains a significant hurdle, even where there's political will, as seen in territories with official Indigenous languages.
Detailed analysis of Indigenous language policy failures, constitutional gaps, and implementation challenges with historical context.
U1sportyvibezz Feb 11, 2026
The fentanyl excuse is just that an excuse, trump wants to make money from tariffs to give a huge tax break to the billionaires in the USA including musk, he is not worried at all …
The fentanyl excuse is just that an excuse, trump wants to make money from tariffs to give a huge tax break to the billionaires in the USA including musk, he is not worried at all about fentanyl, he doesn't care about other people, but he does care about tax breaks for himself and the billionaires who support him. I support Canada and Mexico in this trump fiasco, and I hope Canada and Mexico really make trump squirm. trump knows tariffs will hurt the US citizens but he knows it will hit the Lower and middle classes the hardest, not causing him and the billionaires nearly as much trouble. He is hoping that the tariffs will bring in enough money for him to be able to give the billionaires including himself a huge tax break.
Critiques Trump's tariff policy as motivated by self-interest and wealth redistribution, with moral condemnation of inequality.
@drmouse1234 Mar 4, 2025
This is a disaster of a video, poor and wrong info. Its a poorly made video. Quebec controls its own immigration, and it has different target amounts and is slight different from the rest of …
This is a disaster of a video, poor and wrong info. Its a poorly made video. Quebec controls its own immigration, and it has different target amounts and is slight different from the rest of Canada They don't explain that there are two different programs. one for students one for temporary workers (very new and is being phased out and going back to being a mostly agricultural temp worker program) and one for everyone else. the text showed said the girl is a temporary worker when they also said she came as a student and graduated, and was working after graduation as part of the permit. Also Quebec has its is own immigration programs that are slightly different from the rest of Canada
Detailed critique of video accuracy and policy explanation, pointing out omissions about Quebec's separate programs and permit categories.
zochbuppet448 Feb 11, 2026
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