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Policy Critique
5,980 comments
STOP STUDENTS AND STOP SUBSIDIZING COROPRATIONS WHO MAKE MILLIONS AND PAY VERY LITTLE TAXES.
STOP STUDENTS AND STOP SUBSIDIZING COROPRATIONS WHO MAKE MILLIONS AND PAY VERY LITTLE TAXES.
Criticizes government policy on student visas and corporate tax subsidies, with an implicit call to stop these practices.
rahmankhan8272
Sep 29, 2025
you know its bad when trudeau has to call someone out for being an idiot
you know its bad when trudeau has to call someone out for being an idiot
Commenter criticizes Trudeau's actions/statements as a response to perceived poor policy or behavior.
Policy Critique
0.85
@elliottsmith5506
Mar 4, 2025
Voter restriction in Canada, really??? Last time I checked there’s a board called Election Canada and a piece of paper called “voter cards”. What about married women who have their names changed? Or ppl living …
Voter restriction in Canada, really??? Last time I checked there’s a board called Election Canada and a piece of paper called “voter cards”. What about married women who have their names changed? Or ppl living in rural areas with missing paperwork???
Challenges voter restriction policy by questioning its practical implementation and raising concerns about marginalized groups (married women, rural residents), combining policy critique with implicit questions about fairness.
@mabel6664
Feb 20, 2026
Well I must say I don't like the Liberals ,But he did a good speech and I agree with Trudeau....
Well I must say I don't like the Liberals ,But he did a good speech and I agree with Trudeau....
Expresses political disagreement with Liberals while acknowledging approval of a specific speech/policy position.
Policy Critique
0.85
@corvetteguy2629
Mar 4, 2025
Trump is insane and needs to be removed immediately.\nDont EVER call Trump President Trump.\nIt sickens me.
Trump is insane and needs to be removed immediately.\nDont EVER call Trump President Trump.\nIt sickens me.
Criticizes Trump's fitness for office and delegitimizes his presidency through strong moral disapproval.
Policy Critique
0.85
@JeddroSkuller
Mar 4, 2025
I wish Canada would serious about their border!
I wish Canada would serious about their border!
Criticizes Canadian government's border policy as insufficiently strict, calling for stronger enforcement.
Policy Critique
0.85
thomaselliott9485
Dec 8, 2025
3:02 I think 90% of what this dude said is so horribly off the mark but even I have to agree with this. If immigrants could successfully assimilate before, why not now? I remember in …
3:02 I think 90% of what this dude said is so horribly off the mark but even I have to agree with this.
If immigrants could successfully assimilate before, why not now? I remember in the 2010s hearing about immigrants/refugees not assimilating in Europe and constantly just thought "well why don't they just do immigration with strong assimilation like we do here in Canada?", and now we had 4 years of sloppy immigration give or take, unfortunate. At least the straight up policies that led to this influx of poorly managed immigration is removed, but the same leaders and cabinet members and the like of the liberal government are present. Oh and did I mention they keep privatizing things, throwing money at mining industries without any seeing of the benefit to working Canadians realistically, and planning to build a pipeline by like 2035 towards east Asia which will likely be majority renewable energy by then, without actually trying to address the issues now present from the 4 years of sloppy immigration policy?
Critiques immigration policy management, assimilation approaches, and broader government policies (privatization, pipeline planning) while discussing economic impacts on working Canadians.
abobaing
Dec 6, 2025
You guys should do more stories on inequality, though it requires more research than talking with random people on the street. Also when the people you interview make claims such as "they're not paying taxes" …
You guys should do more stories on inequality, though it requires more research than talking with random people on the street. Also when the people you interview make claims such as "they're not paying taxes" or "there's a lot of fake universities", i think it would be right to try and back that up or know the details of this
Critiques video journalism standards and requests verification of claims made by interviewees, focusing on methodological rigor.
valaiopwep7990
Sep 27, 2025
Corrupted broken chaotic immigration policy shame on
Corrupted broken chaotic immigration policy shame on
Directly criticizes Canada's immigration policy as corrupted, broken, and chaotic.
Policy Critique
0.85
asrafulhaque6295
Dec 8, 2025
None compliant should be subject for removal. And all international students shouldn't be allowed for asylum.
None compliant should be subject for removal. And all international students shouldn't be allowed for asylum.
Calls for removal of non-compliant individuals and restriction of international student asylum, framing these as policy positions.
burleylien2263
Sep 27, 2025
Alberta cannot legally or constitutionally separate from Canada without the consent of First Nations, whose treaty rights and land titles predate the province's existence. Indigenous leaders consider unilateral separation unconstitutional and a violation of Treaty …
Alberta cannot legally or constitutionally separate from Canada without the consent of First Nations, whose treaty rights and land titles predate the province's existence. Indigenous leaders consider unilateral separation unconstitutional and a violation of Treaty 8, with many challenging separation
Analyzes constitutional and legal barriers to separation while invoking Indigenous treaty rights as a moral and legal constraint on provincial action.
@Snowman2001-gp7mj
Feb 21, 2026
Immigration is out of control in Canada. Just too many at once, healthcare cannot support Canadians. No housing for canadians , no housing for Immigrants
Immigration is out of control in Canada. Just too many at once, healthcare cannot support Canadians. No housing for canadians , no housing for Immigrants
Criticizes immigration policy as excessive and argues it strains healthcare and housing systems, combining policy critique with economic impact concerns.
martindubreuil6289
Nov 21, 2025
Yet Isreal is exempt.
Yet Isreal is exempt.
Critiques Canadian policy by pointing out perceived inconsistency in exempting Israel from travel restrictions.
Winterheart786
Dec 8, 2025
What a foolish country, I think Canada wants stupid people running this country, 🤔
What a foolish country, I think Canada wants stupid people running this country, 🤔
Criticizes Canadian government decision-making and governance capacity regarding immigration policy, though expressed dismissively.
Policy Critique
0.85
Mr.McGees
Dec 7, 2025
Temporary means a specific amount of time! Once the time has run out that means one needs to prepare to return to where one came from. Not assuming one has automatically gained citizenship finishing the …
Temporary means a specific amount of time! Once the time has run out that means one needs to prepare to return to where one came from. Not assuming one has automatically gained citizenship finishing the temporary workers permits/visa. Time's up,time to carry on!
Argues that temporary worker permits should have strict time limits with mandatory return, critiquing the policy framework around temporary status.
Policy Critique
0.85
rob9147
Nov 24, 2025
Main culprit here are the Agents/lawyers who tried to convince an applicant that by using loop hole in the system, they can get every crook in Canada, this is what the problem is, there should …
Main culprit here are the Agents/lawyers who tried to convince an applicant that by using loop hole in the system, they can get every crook in Canada, this is what the problem is, there should be a permanent banned and jail time for any person who is legally misleading or helping to circumvent the system which resulting in flood of illegals in the country.
Criticizes immigration lawyers and agents for exploiting loopholes, and calls for legal penalties and system reform.
KIMA-u3e
Nov 20, 2025
Donald is hurting America!
Donald is hurting America!
Expresses criticism of Donald Trump's policies and their negative effects, though without specific policy details.
Policy Critique
0.85
@Colin-j2b
Mar 4, 2025
This man is a dictator he has closed down Parliament for 3 months , he doesn't like any opposition parties, like Biden, he doesn't talk to reporters, in 4 days he gets kicked out of …
This man is a dictator he has closed down Parliament for 3 months , he doesn't like any opposition parties, like Biden, he doesn't talk to reporters, in 4 days he gets kicked out of parliament , He's just been a disgrace for Canada
Criticizes Trudeau's governance decisions (proroguing Parliament, avoiding opposition) and compares him negatively to Biden.
@nev8365
Mar 4, 2025
Why blame India for this issue? An entire ecosystem lures students with false promises of a better life in Canada, charging them exorbitant fees, often around $60,000. Upon arrival, these students find themselves stranded, unable …
Why blame India for this issue?
An entire ecosystem lures students with false promises of a better life in Canada, charging them exorbitant fees, often around $60,000. Upon arrival, these students find themselves stranded, unable to afford returning home, and forced into low-wage labor. This system begins with the overstaffed Canadian embassy in India, which issues visas, enabling those who profit from this cheap labor in canada. India itself is not responsible.
In fact, when Indian authorities raised concerns about criminals exploiting this system to flee to Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deflected by accusing India in the Nijjar case. White Canadians also share responsibility, as they have not taken the time to understand this issue. Indians who migrated to Canada before 2021 are likely to suffer due to this situation.
The comment systematically critiques Canadian immigration policy and the visa system while making moral arguments about exploitation and shared responsibility across multiple actors.
nerf2752
Sep 29, 2025
Trudeau is such a moron... coming from a Canadian.
Trudeau is such a moron... coming from a Canadian.
Canadian commenter criticizes Trudeau's leadership with personal identity assertion for credibility.
@scottdixon2420
Mar 4, 2025
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