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Policy Critique
5,980 comments
We were in lockdown with Covid yet the liberals opened the doors wide open for immigrants. This made no sense. Time for change, vote conservative.
We were in lockdown with Covid yet the liberals opened the doors wide open for immigrants. This made no sense. Time for change, vote conservative.
Criticizes the government's immigration policy during COVID lockdowns and calls for voting conservative as a remedy.
greggieboy393
Apr 15, 2025
How? Trudeau is the answer
How? Trudeau is the answer
Concisely attributes immigration problems to Trudeau as the responsible political figure.
Policy Critique
0.85
lightbringer851
Jun 20, 2025
I have heard the skilled laborer argument for years. Canadian governments keep saying we need to bolster the work force with immigrants. I've heard this for 20+ years, and they're still saying it. It hasn't …
I have heard the skilled laborer argument for years.
Canadian governments keep saying we need to bolster the work force with immigrants.
I've heard this for 20+ years, and they're still saying it. It hasn't worked because bringing in immigrants only treats the symptoms not the cause.
Critiques the government's long-standing skilled labor immigration argument as ineffective, arguing it treats symptoms rather than root causes.
ColourizeTheStreets
Jun 21, 2025
I am supportive of immigration, but I believe there should be a cap of no more than 1-2.5% annually. A significant number of migrants moving to Canada from the same region or country could cause …
I am supportive of immigration, but I believe there should be a cap of no more than 1-2.5% annually.
A significant number of migrants moving to Canada from the same region or country could cause issues, as this can lead to the formation of "mini-bubble" societies within Canada. These groups may sometimes become the dominant demographic and undermine the existing communities that have contributed to building Canada for decades.
We cannot expect new immigrants to seamlessly merge into Canadian society. This is a major oversight by Canada’s Immigration Department. Digital applications from foreign nations may play a role in this phenomenon.
There should also be regulations concerning how many new immigrants can be brought in by family members. For instance, one new citizen can legally bring both of their parents and their spouse, which is fair. However, there have been cases where this process is repeated multiple times within ten years, leading to a 1:15 ratio, where one person can bring in six to eight relatives.
If there is a labor shortage in essential fields, Canada can offer long-term residency to those who continue to work in those sectors, such as caretakers. However, the pathway to citizenship could be lengthened or require a higher standard. For instance, the requirements could extend from X years of living in Canada to X+5 years, as well as passing a basic Canadian citizenship test, either written or verbal.
While an increase of five years may seem unfair or lengthy, it is essential. A newborn child from a Canadian family requires 18 years to gain voting rights in elections, whereas new immigrants—especially those who come for study for four to six years—can potentially gain both citizenship and voting rights sooner if they meet the previous administration's standard.
Children under the age of 18 can gain citizenship in as little as X-4 years, regardless of their full integration into Canadian society. This loophole is sometimes abused and provides preferential treatment that favors this process over existing Canadian.
In my opinion, it would be fairer to calculate the duration of "living in Canada" based on the number of years they have paid "income taxes" in Canada. This is important because many individuals with multiple passports pay taxes elsewhere while benefiting from Canadian healthcare and other services.
The investment in home buying as a pathway to citizenship has contributed to the housing crisis, resulting in numerous empty homes in various regions. While it may offer short-term economic benefits that some politicians favor, it is detrimental to Canada as a whole. If buying a house is the only requirement for citizenship, wouldn't a large portion of the global population be eligible for U.S. citizenship just by investing in U.S. businesses or stocks? This perspective may seem illogical when looking at it from outside the box.
Apologies for being a bit wordy; I had much more to say.
Nonetheless, I also support temporary residency for up to 6-9 months for those who have been evacuated due to war, natural disasters, or similar circumstances.
Special exceptions can be granted for families with members working in critical fields that merit such considerations (high-end industry).
Detailed policy analysis proposing specific immigration caps, regulations on family sponsorship, and citizenship requirements while balancing labor needs with integration concerns.
michaelwang6125
Apr 15, 2025
Trudeau and Marc Miller, thank for them for this mess. Will Carney and the current Liberals fix this mess, absolutely not. Instead, Carney brings in Lena Diab who literally has no idea what she's doing.
Trudeau and Marc Miller, thank for them for this mess. Will Carney and the current Liberals fix this mess, absolutely not. Instead, Carney brings in Lena Diab who literally has no idea what she's doing.
Criticizes specific government officials (Trudeau, Miller, Carney, Diab) and their handling of immigration policy as incompetent.
Policy Critique
0.85
GoesByFooty
Jun 17, 2025
Canada is done , they r no longer sovereign they change laws to suit certain groups and the system is rigged to be taxed to death dang you can die is an emergency room of …
Canada is done , they r no longer sovereign they change laws to suit certain groups and the system is rigged to be taxed to death dang you can die is an emergency room of a hospital. Imagine paying into the system for 30 plus years and you can’t get an mir or a cat scan for months and when u do it’s too late
Criticizes government policy and system failures (healthcare, taxation, sovereignty) while expressing anxiety about national decline and preferential treatment.
geogib709
Apr 15, 2025
Title of this video should be "How Mass Immigration Broke Canada".
Title of this video should be "How Mass Immigration Broke Canada".
Proposes alternative framing of the video's title to emphasize mass immigration as the cause of Canada's problems.
Policy Critique
0.85
johnm2879
Jun 20, 2025
Another of Tiny Trudeau's myriad "successes."
Another of Tiny Trudeau's myriad "successes."
Sarcastic criticism of government policy/leadership framed as failure, with dismissive language toward the Prime Minister.
hughjass1044
Jun 17, 2025
It is actually due to the Liberals going back to Chretien and Trudeau pere.
It is actually due to the Liberals going back to Chretien and Trudeau pere.
Attributes current immigration issues to Liberal government policies spanning multiple administrations.
Policy Critique
0.85
javierdenardo2607
Jun 21, 2025
And liberal voters smiled and said "business as usual" pathetic.
And liberal voters smiled and said "business as usual" pathetic.
Criticizes government policy response ('business as usual') while implying voter complicity, with dismissive tone toward political actors.
kevindantas3044
Jun 18, 2025
In reality, all countries, do use immigration, to open, and, or close immigrants, (** based on their labor, economic, and population needs. **) Must recall, housing, and public services must be in sync, monitored, statistics …
In reality, all countries, do use immigration, to open, and, or close immigrants, (** based on their labor, economic, and population needs. **) Must recall, housing, and public services must be in sync, monitored, statistics wise, to ensure a realistic societial balance, as it relates to humanities basic needs .
Argues that immigration policy should be calibrated to labor/economic needs and synchronized with housing/public services capacity, critiquing current policy approach.
Margaret-u1x
Apr 15, 2025
If Canada kicks out a minimum of 5 million , I think it would be fair.
If Canada kicks out a minimum of 5 million , I think it would be fair.
Commenter advocates for mass deportation as a policy position, framing it as a fairness issue.
andishehkherad9678
Apr 19, 2025
The man talking about the damage these tariffs will caused has cause far more damage to Canadians than the tariffs ever will. Ask anyone trying to buy a house for the past few years! Or …
The man talking about the damage these tariffs will caused has cause far more damage to Canadians than the tariffs ever will. Ask anyone trying to buy a house for the past few years! Or ask about the value of the Canadian dollar. These tariffs are least of the Canadian people concerns.
Directly critiques government policy (housing, currency) as more damaging than tariffs, with economic impact analysis.
@augievelasquez831
Mar 5, 2025
This immigration rule is not being enforced the way the government claims. IRCC is still handing out temporary resident visas—student visas, visitor visas, and visitor visa extensions—too easily. They’re approving 1-year visitor extensions, then another …
This immigration rule is not being enforced the way the government claims. IRCC is still handing out temporary resident visas—student visas, visitor visas, and visitor visa extensions—too easily.
They’re approving 1-year visitor extensions, then another 6 months, and sometimes even another full year if someone applies again. How is that stricter than before? It’s not.
The government is misleading Canadians when it says immigration rules are tightening. In reality, it’s becoming more lenient, and it’s frustrating for those of us who follow the rules, pay taxes, and contribute honestly to this country.
Detailed criticism of government immigration enforcement practices with specific claims about visa approvals presented without evidence.
hazelstops
Jun 6, 2025
But he still needed to call tariffs what they are: a new tax on Americans
But he still needed to call tariffs what they are: a new tax on Americans
Critiques a political figure's framing of tariffs as policy, arguing they should be called taxes.
Policy Critique
0.85
@pm124
Mar 5, 2025
The officer should have remained calm if the couple has made some mistake or dont have a document. He would have valid reason for not giving the visa if asked why he did not give. …
The officer should have remained calm if the couple has made some mistake or dont have a document. He would have valid reason for not giving the visa if asked why he did not give. Instead he got angry and behaved unprofessionally.
Critiques officer conduct and professional standards while implying fairness concerns in visa decision-making process.
@riteshsawali264
Mar 5, 2025
Trudeau is full of sht. The carbon tax goes up again on April 1st! And that's not a joke!
Trudeau is full of sht. The carbon tax goes up again on April 1st! And that's not a joke!
Direct criticism of Trudeau and the carbon tax policy, expressing disapproval of government action.
Policy Critique
0.85
@38brandon38
Mar 5, 2025
If it wasn't for all Trudeaus bs taxes in the first place we would actually be able to survive the tariff!
If it wasn't for all Trudeaus bs taxes in the first place we would actually be able to survive the tariff!
Criticizes Trudeau's tax policies as the root cause of economic vulnerability to tariffs.
@38brandon38
Mar 5, 2025
I thought trump would be different this time around. I was really hoping for his success, but not more than two months into his presidency he fired the very people that voted for him around …
I thought trump would be different this time around. I was really hoping for his success, but not more than two months into his presidency he fired the very people that voted for him around the board. He crashed the stock market. He became Putins puppet, and he showed the world what a bully is like.
Commenter expresses disappointment with Trump's presidency decisions and policies, critiquing his actions as contradictory to campaign promises and harmful.
@nalithakhamvongsa1974
Mar 5, 2025
I never understood the point of these huge increases in Tariffs. The opponent is just going to do the same so its +-0
I never understood the point of these huge increases in Tariffs. The opponent is just going to do the same so its +-0
Critiques tariff policy as ineffective and self-defeating, questioning the strategic logic of trade escalation.
Policy Critique
0.85
@deslow7411
Mar 5, 2025
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