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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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Policy Critique
5,980 comments
Canadian citizens cant even properly defend themselves against an intruder in their own home. This is the same government who didnt allow us to visit our sick family members. You think they care about us.
Canadian citizens cant even properly defend themselves against an intruder in their own home. This is the same government who didnt allow us to visit our sick family members. You think they care about us.
Criticizes government policies on self-defense and pandemic restrictions while expressing distrust in government competence.
davelee522
Feb 18, 2026
If an area is unsafe it's not an Indian problem. It's a policing problem. Governance problem.
If an area is unsafe it's not an Indian problem. It's a policing problem. Governance problem.
Commenter critiques governance and policing as root causes rather than blaming immigrants, framing safety as a systemic issue.
Policy Critique
0.85
basedbased8430
Jan 27, 2026
Stop flowing Fetanyl into our country. If you are a friend and ally why have you allowed thousand and thousand of Americans to die from drug overdose. What a ridiculous press conference. You haven't done …
Stop flowing Fetanyl into our country. If you are a friend and ally why have you allowed thousand and thousand of Americans to die from drug overdose. What a ridiculous press conference. You haven't done anything to fight against illegal immigrants and drugs.
Criticizes US government policy on drug trafficking and immigration enforcement while expressing concern about fentanyl deaths.
@Victor-wp5jl
Mar 4, 2025
Stop allowing drugs and illegals enter the USA! America does not do that to your country! The tariffs should pay for your mistakes!
Stop allowing drugs and illegals enter the USA! America does not do that to your country! The tariffs should pay for your mistakes!
Criticizes immigration policy and border control while expressing security/threat concerns about drugs and undocumented immigrants.
@MyAngelYou
Mar 4, 2025
They can fly in thousands of these people a day, but they can only get 10 out? Seems it's all about votes and not about the lives of Canadians
They can fly in thousands of these people a day, but they can only get 10 out? Seems it's all about votes and not about the lives of Canadians
Criticizes government policy inconsistency (admitting many while evacuating few) and suggests political motives over citizen welfare.
danieldavis1502
Feb 18, 2026
The same garbage "leadership " of the past 12 years. Too little too late. Many of our services, trucking industry, "security" services and many other industries, are taken by illegal migrants. Gire Canadians and see …
The same garbage "leadership " of the past 12 years. Too little too late. Many of our services, trucking industry, "security" services and many other industries, are taken by illegal migrants. Gire Canadians and see how the illegal leave.
Criticizes government leadership and policy while making unverified claims about illegal migrants taking jobs in specific industries.
MandM_IMO
Jan 12, 2026
Three Liberal idiots that need to go! Canada has had plenty of time to clean up our pathetic open door immigration and borders. Plus the free drug system killing our people.
Three Liberal idiots that need to go! Canada has had plenty of time to clean up our pathetic open door immigration and borders. Plus the free drug system killing our people.
Criticizes government immigration and drug policy as failures, with underlying anxiety about societal harm.
@Ruckus73
Mar 4, 2025
Corruption is a big part of it
Corruption is a big part of it
Brief critique attributing immigration issues to systemic corruption in government or institutions.
Policy Critique
0.85
bramptoncrimevideos
Feb 18, 2026
All I heard was we are raising taxes adding new taxes and finding more things to tax
All I heard was we are raising taxes adding new taxes and finding more things to tax
Commenter criticizes government taxation policy as excessive and burdensome.
MikeBohunicky-oq3rg
Jan 12, 2026
Carney has done nothing to combat poverty and income inequality. He would rather give handouts to the rich and Big Corp. Further proof the Lib's and Con's are just two sides of the same bad …
Carney has done nothing to combat poverty and income inequality. He would rather give handouts to the rich and Big Corp. Further proof the Lib's and Con's are just two sides of the same bad coin!
Commenter criticizes government economic policy priorities, arguing leaders favor corporations over addressing inequality.
frnknbry
Jan 12, 2026
GREAT DISCUSSIONS! CANADA IS BROKE AND BROKEN!
GREAT DISCUSSIONS! CANADA IS BROKE AND BROKEN!
Expresses criticism of Canada's state while using hyperbolic language suggesting systemic failure and concern.
Jim-jg3xq
Feb 24, 2026
Why CBSA Can't control these illegal
Why CBSA Can't control these illegal
Criticizes CBSA's ability to control illegal immigration, focusing on government agency performance.
Policy Critique
0.85
PuraveenaGesavan
Jan 5, 2026
Liberals have ruined this country.
Liberals have ruined this country.
Broad criticism of the Liberal government's overall governance record.
Policy Critique
0.85
Graciewinkle-o1i
Jan 4, 2026
Should’ve slashed to zero for a while
Should’ve slashed to zero for a while
Advocates for a more restrictive immigration policy by reducing intake to zero temporarily.
Policy Critique
0.85
maceycook3398
Jan 4, 2026
Donald Trump isolates the US from all it’s allies. Leaving the world stage to its enemies. It is madness
Donald Trump isolates the US from all it’s allies. Leaving the world stage to its enemies. It is madness
Criticizes Trump's foreign policy approach as isolationist and damaging to international alliances.
@johannesdenecke2422
Mar 4, 2025
And politicians get $5000-$10000 annual raises!
And politicians get $5000-$10000 annual raises!
Criticizes government compensation policy by highlighting perceived inequity between politician raises and other groups.
Policy Critique
0.85
Rick-g1f
Jan 11, 2026
Great speech. However Fentanyl must not “be wiped from the face of the Earth”. This opioid is needed to control pain in the dying and patients living with severe chronic pain. Stop the illicit market. …
Great speech. However Fentanyl must not “be wiped from the face of the Earth”. This opioid is needed to control pain in the dying and patients living with severe chronic pain. Stop the illicit market. Do not deprive people who depend on this effective analgesic.
Critique of a policy position on fentanyl with ethical argument about pain management needs.
@janem5900
Mar 4, 2025
Rent control and lower food
Rent control and lower food
Brief critique of government policy areas (rent control, food prices) without elaboration.
Policy Critique
0.85
leovaillancourt5683
Jan 14, 2026
Are we supposed to be thankful for a potential $400 annual tax cut ? 40% of my income goes to taxes in some shape or form.
Are we supposed to be thankful for a potential $400 annual tax cut ? 40% of my income goes to taxes in some shape or form.
Combines personal tax burden disclosure with skepticism about the adequacy of proposed tax relief.
ImFreeFallin1996
Jan 14, 2026
hooray hooray Canada's gonna be safe!! we've deported 10 criminals and nine more are waiting trial… our immigration and justice system in Canada is a a fxcking joke!!!!!
hooray hooray Canada's gonna be safe!! we've deported 10 criminals and nine more are waiting trial… our immigration and justice system in Canada is a a fxcking joke!!!!!
Uses sarcasm to criticize Canada's immigration and justice system as ineffective, with sarcastic 'hooray' opening.
Policy Critique
0.85
CanPaisa4612
Feb 18, 2026
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Identity Assertion
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JamCan
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Solidarity
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Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
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551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
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2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
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241
Global News
89
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68
Fear / Threat
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1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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168
CTV News
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77
Unverified Claim
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820
RocaNews
203
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203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
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1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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