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It’s not just Brampton is all Toronto it’s cheap for them but they have ruined the economy for Canadians
It’s not just Brampton is all Toronto it’s cheap for them but they have ruined the economy for Canadians
Claims immigrants have economically harmed Canadians by making housing cheap for themselves but ruining the broader economy.
Chocolatecake22 Jan 27, 2026
Canadians students cannot afford to go to school. How many do you know in education debt, working a job not in their field?
Canadians students cannot afford to go to school. How many do you know in education debt, working a job not in their field?
Raises economic concerns about Canadian students' affordability and underemployment, implicitly critiquing immigration policy priorities.
99skyroxx Jan 19, 2026
Trump is going to screw up the economies all over the world and it’s not a good time for that
Trump is going to screw up the economies all over the world and it’s not a good time for that
Expresses concern about Trump's economic policies and their negative global impact, framed as an economic threat.
@BluesJames Mar 4, 2025
This is almost the same argument as the USA Mexico. WE NEED FORIGEN WORKERS TO FUNCTION. They work for lower pay and mostly work service whitch fuels our country and I think there an essential …
This is almost the same argument as the USA Mexico. WE NEED FORIGEN WORKERS TO FUNCTION. They work for lower pay and mostly work service whitch fuels our country and I think there an essential player in being able to function. (Ps all the new food slaps.)
Argues that foreign workers are economically necessary for labor market function and service industries, comparing to USA-Mexico dynamics.
SkippyPeanutButter122 Jan 27, 2026
Canada is not the greatest country on earth. All of these people will leave once they realize it's not worth freezing you ass off to not be able to afford anything.
Canada is not the greatest country on earth. All of these people will leave once they realize it's not worth freezing you ass off to not be able to afford anything.
Critiques Canada's economic conditions (affordability, climate) as deterrents for immigrants, implying they will leave.
rooksatwar Jan 27, 2026
I can’t take Indians. They just take everyone’s desk jobs away
I can’t take Indians. They just take everyone’s desk jobs away
Claims about job displacement by Indian immigrants, combining economic concern with ethnic targeting.
Piccolo_Re Jan 27, 2026
What about old people brought here, never worked one hour in Canada, but receive pension, medical and dental benefits, or stay on welfare?? What about emigration business that evolved in BC like mushrooms after rain?? …
What about old people brought here, never worked one hour in Canada, but receive pension, medical and dental benefits, or stay on welfare?? What about emigration business that evolved in BC like mushrooms after rain?? Who's paying for this category of emigrants??
Questions about fiscal costs of immigration benefits and welfare, framed as economic concern about who pays.
romedison Feb 17, 2026
This guy on the bike speaks 100% how we feel.... and just think the insurance will now raise everyones insurance rate to make up for these losses laugh all you want but we are paying …
This guy on the bike speaks 100% how we feel.... and just think the insurance will now raise everyones insurance rate to make up for these losses laugh all you want but we are paying for this.....
The commenter raises economic concerns about insurance costs rising due to immigrant-related incidents, combining identity framing with fiscal argument.
gregjohnson4604 Jan 27, 2026
How much Canadian tax payer money goes to them ??? Probably as bad as the somalis in the usa. All the ones around me own everything, McDs, Timmies,Subways,Burgerking,popeyes,kfc,corners stores and I know Im missing some. …
How much Canadian tax payer money goes to them ??? Probably as bad as the somalis in the usa. All the ones around me own everything, McDs, Timmies,Subways,Burgerking,popeyes,kfc,corners stores and I know Im missing some. They wont hire people that arent family They all drive BMWs and Mercedes. Outside of work they are rude AF.
Focuses on economic concerns (tax money, business ownership, hiring practices) while making stereotypical claims about immigrant communities.
Just_my_opinion_ Jan 27, 2026
Poor countries are unfree and have higher malnutrition. That causes lower IQs. It’s why North Korea has lower IQs than South Korea. IQs are not fixed in stone. North Korean IQs improve when they escape …
Poor countries are unfree and have higher malnutrition. That causes lower IQs. It’s why North Korea has lower IQs than South Korea. IQs are not fixed in stone. North Korean IQs improve when they escape to South Korea. And Canada’s immigration program is selective. Funny how racists like to pretend that immigration isn’t selective. It’s to prevent immigrants from being on welfare more than the citizen population, which is how it should be. Higher-skilled workers are mostly chosen to immigrate. They make good money through their skills, and are giving back to the country through paying taxes. This includes Africans, especially Christian ones. This guy isn’t fully using his head, ironically.
Defends Canada's selective immigration policy by arguing higher-skilled immigrants contribute economically through taxes and wages.
user-mf9yl2pf3v Feb 18, 2026
lol no fatso these are not the upper class Indians. These are farmers and other lower-class people that escape India and go to Canada. The upper-class Indians are either in India or in the US …
lol no fatso these are not the upper class Indians. These are farmers and other lower-class people that escape India and go to Canada. The upper-class Indians are either in India or in the US because that's where they go with their college degrees to make money. But Canada is very lucky to even have these people. What most people around the world do not understand is that without immigration, countries like Canada have negative population growth, and their economies would collapse. There would not be anybody to work in Tim Hortons or any service positions at anywhere near reasonable prices. Indians do not try to actively change the local culture like Muslims do which our fatso also noted and they do not go on welfare. All of them add to the economy. Which Fatso I'm sure is also doing just like them as he delivers Uber Eats or whatever it is to them as they do the more complicated work. Let's just hope the bike doesn't give in before the next delivery. The Indians need their curry delivered.
Defends Indian immigrants by emphasizing their economic contributions and necessity for Canada's labor market, while using sarcastic humor to critique the video creator.
kk5000home Jan 27, 2026
Literally every one with braincells knew immigration hikes caused this lol.
Literally every one with braincells knew immigration hikes caused this lol.
Attributes housing/economic crisis to immigration policy increases, framing it as obvious economic causation.
@sg57271 Feb 20, 2026
Merely stage 1. We need major changes because this economic growth via immigration lately has been a catastrophe.
Merely stage 1. We need major changes because this economic growth via immigration lately has been a catastrophe.
Critiques immigration-based economic growth model as catastrophic, focusing on economic impact.
AndreInThe416 Jan 15, 2026
BYE! With AI coming we don't need as many newcomers here.
BYE! With AI coming we don't need as many newcomers here.
Argues against immigration based on labor market impact (AI reducing need for workers).
user-az785khvy Jan 15, 2026
Bye bye save our tax money for us sorry but yes Canadians first
Bye bye save our tax money for us sorry but yes Canadians first
Frames immigration as fiscal burden and prioritizes Canadian citizens, combining economic and nationalist concerns.
glintrhmj Jan 15, 2026
wow and they wonder why theres a housing and job shortage
wow and they wonder why theres a housing and job shortage
Links immigration to housing and job shortages without evidence, attributing economic problems to immigrant influx.
jameisonroyce7550 Jan 15, 2026
wasn't it harper that opened the door by subsidizing immigrant workers wages? I still remember a woman on the news who got let go from a basic restaurant job in weyburn and replaced by an …
wasn't it harper that opened the door by subsidizing immigrant workers wages? I still remember a woman on the news who got let go from a basic restaurant job in weyburn and replaced by an immigrant with a federally subsidized wage.
Traces historical policy origins to federal subsidies for immigrant workers, using a personal anecdote to illustrate economic displacement.
fila6243 Feb 20, 2026
Immigration is only good if it benifits canada. Immigrate business families, doctors, professional engineers, etc who actually contribute to our economy rather than depending on free benifits. Benifits are onky for canadians who actually need …
Immigration is only good if it benifits canada. Immigrate business families, doctors, professional engineers, etc who actually contribute to our economy rather than depending on free benifits. Benifits are onky for canadians who actually need it and not for temporary foreigners.
Argues immigration should be selective based on economic contribution, opposing welfare access for temporary foreigners while supporting skilled worker immigration.
ssyal1 Jan 15, 2026
"Alberta was calling" because there was a labour shortage. Now it's different. Policies adapt to current needs and future expectations. As a regular person, I just wish my kid could have room for lunch inside …
"Alberta was calling" because there was a labour shortage. Now it's different. Policies adapt to current needs and future expectations. As a regular person, I just wish my kid could have room for lunch inside during school and us don't need to wait weeks to fix broken bone. I don't care how, just shut up and get it done.
Discusses labor market dynamics and current economic/social pressures (housing, healthcare) while acknowledging policy adaptation to needs.
@chujiang6643 Feb 21, 2026
I'm sympathetic to honest hard-working people. Free healthcare has made the dollar value 📉 dramatically. Most of these people have to leave
I'm sympathetic to honest hard-working people. Free healthcare has made the dollar value 📉 dramatically. Most of these people have to leave
Balances sympathy for immigrants with economic concerns about healthcare costs and currency devaluation.
InGODweTrust007 Jan 16, 2026
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