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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
8:09 it’s kind of weird what she’s saying that all expenses is 2700. That should include car insurance.
8:09 it’s kind of weird what she’s saying that all expenses is 2700. That should include car insurance.
Seeks clarification about specific financial details mentioned in the video, questioning the accuracy of stated expenses.
swayzecrazy420
Aug 31, 2025
Why? Why is it dumb to quote the Wall Street journal?
Why? Why is it dumb to quote the Wall Street journal?
Seeks clarification about why citing the Wall Street Journal would be problematic.
Question
0.88
@Sandra-s7w5k
Mar 4, 2025
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
I thought he step down already..What’s he doing on the screen ?
I thought he step down already..What’s he doing on the screen ?
Seeks clarification about PM's current status, expressing confusion about why he appears in the video.
Question
0.88
@Bigjohn928
Mar 4, 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 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
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
Respect to Trudeau??
Respect to Trudeau??
Poses a questioning statement about whether Trudeau deserves respect, seeking clarification or agreement.
Question
0.88
@givemeabreak160
Mar 4, 2025
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 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
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
Are you telling me that international students are now turning into asylum claimants ? That's ridiculous. Why didn't they claim asylum when they first came as students? Why claim asylum after graduation?
Are you telling me that international students are now turning into asylum claimants ? That's ridiculous. Why didn't they claim asylum when they first came as students? Why claim asylum after graduation?
Seeks clarification on asylum policy inconsistencies, questioning why international students would delay asylum claims.
EliteClass-o8q
Feb 28, 2026
I want to be a Canadian I'm serious somebody please help me I don't know how to go about it
I want to be a Canadian I'm serious somebody please help me I don't know how to go about it
Information-seeking request about Canadian immigration process, expressing personal desire to immigrate.
@jameswarman8077
Mar 4, 2025
To protect America????
To protect America????
Brief questioning statement seeking clarification or expressing skepticism about stated justifications.
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0.88
amandafamiano2320
Jan 27, 2026
Build yes, but protect from? Was the north American culture changed in 1600. Was the language way of life changes? Is history repeating
Build yes, but protect from?
Was the north American culture changed in 1600. Was the language way of life changes? Is history repeating
Asks whether North American culture and language changed historically and whether history is repeating, seeking clarification on cultural change patterns.
singharun106
Aug 26, 2025
Fentanyl has to get into Canada before it can cross our border. Which border is he talking about, entry or exit?
Fentanyl has to get into Canada before it can cross our border. Which border is he talking about, entry or exit?
Poses a clarifying question about border logistics and drug trafficking direction, seeking information.
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0.88
@robertbusso6859
Mar 4, 2025
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
Americans don’t want this either ?
Americans don’t want this either ?
Simple information-seeking question asking whether Americans share opposition to Trump's policies.
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0.88
@rinawebster336
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
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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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