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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
multi-label classification
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Question
1,353 comments
Why u guys keeping voting in liberals???
Why u guys keeping voting in liberals???
Rhetorical question expressing frustration with voting patterns and liberal government, seeking explanation or agreement.
xiexielian
Aug 29, 2025
I wonder how many of you voted for Trump
I wonder how many of you voted for Trump
Direct information-seeking question about voting behavior of other commenters.
Question
0.88
@seandingle58
Mar 4, 2025
She speaks good french, she can easily score NCLC 7 and become permanent resident.
She speaks good french, she can easily score NCLC 7 and become permanent resident.
Provides practical information about language requirements for permanent residency in response to a specific case.
Question
0.88
SekhonSatinder
Feb 12, 2026
Why isn't Trump in prison???
Why isn't Trump in prison???
Rhetorical question expressing frustration about Trump's legal status, functioning as a question-form critique.
Question
0.88
@marcuijtewaal1511
Mar 4, 2025
why did this video disappear and then come back 😥
why did this video disappear and then come back 😥
Direct question about video disappearance and reappearance, seeking explanation.
Question
0.88
ivyrosexo
Feb 6, 2026
Canadian natives?
Canadian natives?
The comment is a brief clarification question seeking information about the term 'Canadian natives' mentioned in the video.
Question
0.88
Wal890
Jan 27, 2026
Why can't Trudeau lead our country?
Why can't Trudeau lead our country?
Direct question seeking explanation for Trudeau's leadership capacity, framed as information-seeking.
@paulquanbeck4982
Mar 4, 2025
Is Canada hiring? Asking for a friend??♀️
Is Canada hiring? Asking for a friend??♀️
Information-seeking question about Canadian immigration opportunities, framed with light humor and personal interest.
@Lebrook4609
Mar 4, 2025
I thought he was stepping down
I thought he was stepping down
Clarification question about whether Trudeau was stepping down, seeking factual information.
Question
0.88
@darkbay7581
Mar 4, 2025
Yes, the system changed. But why? Who made the decisions?
Yes, the system changed. But why? Who made the decisions?
Seeks information about policy changes and decision-makers, framed as information-seeking questions.
kent5400
Jun 17, 2025
What was economy of Brampton in 2001 and now in 2025. And compare and check it with other similar cities around it.
What was economy of Brampton in 2001 and now in 2025. And compare and check it with other similar cities around it.
Requests specific economic data comparison between Brampton and similar cities to assess immigration impact.
pawanmohod6405
Sep 20, 2025
Why politicians let this happen? 🤷
Why politicians let this happen? 🤷
Seeks explanation for political decision-making regarding immigration through a rhetorical question.
JohnnyPreston6699
Jan 27, 2026
African are what???
African are what???
The comment is a clarifying question seeking to understand or challenge a previous statement about African people, using the question mark to express confusion or skepticism.
Question
0.88
fredking6146
Mar 1, 2026
Who are … “these people” that he’s talking about ?
Who are … “these people” that he’s talking about ?
Directly asks for clarification about who the video speaker is referring to, seeking information.
Question
0.88
bbjFisher2000
Jan 25, 2026
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
Expresses confusion and seeks clarification about current events.
Question
0.88
@WilliamGibble-l5l
Mar 4, 2025
The American people buy from Russia ?
The American people buy from Russia ?
Information-seeking question about American consumer behavior and Russia, marked with question mark.
Question
0.88
@pequenofp
Mar 4, 2025
is he suppose to be retired already?
is he suppose to be retired already?
Seeks clarification about whether a political figure should already be retired, requesting information.
Question
0.88
@lillywilly-i3u
Mar 4, 2025
Trudeau will you take us ???
Trudeau will you take us ???
Direct question asking Trudeau for help or acceptance, seeking information or assistance.
Question
0.88
@daphnebowen4949
Mar 4, 2025
I don't get if, If you're already in Canada why would you want to move to the US ?
I don't get if, If you're already in Canada why would you want to move to the US ?
Seeks clarification or information about immigrant motivations for relocating between countries.
Question
0.88
mounirnour8882
Feb 5, 2026
To protect America????
To protect America????
Brief questioning statement seeking clarification or expressing skepticism about stated justifications.
Question
0.88
amandafamiano2320
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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