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Here is another one . In Canada, foreign students or temporary workers , non Citizens can apply and receive firearms licenses and can buy non restricted guns . This is not allowed in 90% of …
Here is another one . In Canada, foreign students or temporary workers , non Citizens can apply and receive firearms licenses and can buy non restricted guns . This is not allowed in 90% of countries around the world, including the most gun liberal country in the world. The United States of Amarica will not license a foreigner to own or buy a gun.
Critiques Canadian firearms policy for non-citizens by comparing it unfavorably to international standards and the United States.
lauriegaudet5805 Mar 3, 2026
ASKING US TO FIGHT, AFTER DISARMING US. WE WILL NOT FIGHT FOR YOU TRUDEAU! PERIOD!
ASKING US TO FIGHT, AFTER DISARMING US. WE WILL NOT FIGHT FOR YOU TRUDEAU! PERIOD!
Criticizes government policy (disarmament) and refuses to support leadership's request for action, framed as a defiant statement.
@WD_Harris Mar 4, 2025
Blistering? Trudeau? Hardly. Petulant. Peevish. Snippety. Waspish. A weak argument from a weak leader. Tell me…why won’t Canada pay tariffs equal to what they charge the US? Do they expect an unfair advantage because they’re …
Blistering? Trudeau? Hardly. Petulant. Peevish. Snippety. Waspish. A weak argument from a weak leader. Tell me…why won’t Canada pay tariffs equal to what they charge the US? Do they expect an unfair advantage because they’re ‘less than’?
Criticism of Trudeau's leadership and argument quality, with comparative reference to tariff policy between nations.
@robicog1864 Mar 5, 2025
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
Sad thing about this video is that it solely puts all the blame on the immigrants and misses the big picture. Who let them in , for what purpose? Why not start with the liberal …
Sad thing about this video is that it solely puts all the blame on the immigrants and misses the big picture. Who let them in , for what purpose? Why not start with the liberal cabal of this nation? Why does Canada have a failed immigration system?
Critiques government policy and the immigration system, questioning decision-makers and systemic failures rather than blaming immigrants.
statickk14 Aug 26, 2025
People think that a referendum is going to suddenly create policy change. That's simply not true. Think of a referendum more as an opinion poll. Governments use referendums to gauge public opinion but Does Not …
People think that a referendum is going to suddenly create policy change. That's simply not true. Think of a referendum more as an opinion poll. Governments use referendums to gauge public opinion but Does Not obligate them to follow the result. It's an illusion of change and not a binding agreement.
Analytical critique of how referendums function as non-binding opinion polls rather than enforceable policy mechanisms.
@JosephWillis-gj7tt Feb 20, 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
Trump is destroying the US the same as Biden was . Trump is doing it a lot faster .
Trump is destroying the US the same as Biden was . Trump is doing it a lot faster .
Comparative criticism of Trump and Biden's policies, arguing Trump is implementing destructive policies faster.
@robertbates3220 Mar 4, 2025
What a disgrace these people do not know where these students are
What a disgrace these people do not know where these students are
Expresses disapproval of government's inability to track missing students, criticizing institutional competence.
dhirenpydiah9912 Sep 29, 2025
I dont like Trudeau. But he made a well presented statement
I dont like Trudeau. But he made a well presented statement
Expresses disapproval of Trudeau while acknowledging the quality of his presentation in this instance.
@nathalieleblanc8536 Mar 4, 2025
The stupid Canadian government has done a lot of harmful things to Canada over the past years.
The stupid Canadian government has done a lot of harmful things to Canada over the past years.
Criticizes government actions and policies as harmful to Canada without specifying particular immigration policies.
SimSo-o6r Sep 12, 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
It should be in the millions. End the TFW programs and one way tickets home for a thank you but we're done. One time taxpayer cost not monthly.
It should be in the millions. End the TFW programs and one way tickets home for a thank you but we're done. One time taxpayer cost not monthly.
Criticizes Temporary Foreign Worker programs and proposes ending them with deportations, framed as cost-saving policy reform.
ryandonald-rb3wq Dec 30, 2025
Instead of standing down, the Canada PM decided to impose 25% tariffs on its own people just to combat a war with the USA instead of mending their relationship and fight the fentanyl crisis together.
Instead of standing down, the Canada PM decided to impose 25% tariffs on its own people just to combat a war with the USA instead of mending their relationship and fight the fentanyl crisis together.
Criticizes Canadian PM's tariff policy as counterproductive and argues for alternative approaches to US relations and domestic crises.
@truly206 Mar 4, 2025
this is so bad all over the world. imigration must have a limit of 10%, and dont give free passport to kids born there. just right to stay and work, at first crime deported. zero …
this is so bad all over the world. imigration must have a limit of 10%, and dont give free passport to kids born there. just right to stay and work, at first crime deported. zero free money.
Proposes restrictive immigration policy limits and critiques welfare provisions for immigrants and their children.
sebastianconstantin5176 Jan 27, 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
common sense, If an individual has been found to have a bogus claim, then deport them.
common sense, If an individual has been found to have a bogus claim, then deport them.
Advocates for deportation of individuals with rejected asylum claims as a straightforward policy position.
paulcollins7372 Feb 24, 2026
Accountability should fall on the Government of Canada. They stopped screening properly. There used to be a point system that determined who could immigrate, and it actually worked. I’m of Pakistani descent, born and raised …
Accountability should fall on the Government of Canada. They stopped screening properly. There used to be a point system that determined who could immigrate, and it actually worked. I’m of Pakistani descent, born and raised here, and when I’m in Brampton and walk into a Circle K, people start speaking to me in Hindi or Punjabi right away — it’s a trip. At the same time, I’m not saying everyone coming is bad. A lot of international students and new immigrants are hardworking people who want to build a better life. But plenty are also gaming the system. The real issue is that Canada messed up by letting in too many at once, with no structure to help them assimilate. When there’s no integration, no surprise people just act like they’re back home.
Detailed critique of government screening and integration policies, supported by personal experience and acknowledgment of nuance.
AliKhan-cj3ee Sep 21, 2025
Trudeau is crushing us with carbon taxes which is hurting us bigtime and now if he retaliatory tariffs that's going to hurt Canadians more, He's clueless..
Trudeau is crushing us with carbon taxes which is hurting us bigtime and now if he retaliatory tariffs that's going to hurt Canadians more, He's clueless..
Criticizes Trudeau's carbon tax and tariff policies as harmful to Canadians, combining policy and economic concerns.
@fonhollohan2908 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
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