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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
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of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
of eligible comments
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of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
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Policy Critique
5,980 comments
IIRC saying they are "regaining control", meaning they didn't have control in the first place.
IIRC saying they are "regaining control", meaning they didn't have control in the first place.
Critiques government rhetoric about 'regaining control,' implying the government previously lacked immigration control.
Policy Critique
0.80
johncam8420
Jan 15, 2026
So now u will criticize India for canada giving shelter to khalstan which India itself warned canadian government about? How is this India's fault? Khalstan is separtist group & they don't even consider themselves Indian.
So now u will criticize India for canada giving shelter to khalstan which India itself warned canadian government about? How is this India's fault? Khalstan is separtist group & they don't even consider themselves Indian.
Defends India's position on Canada's immigration/security policies regarding Khalistan separatists, critiquing the framing of responsibility.
user-sp5dj7sz8b
Jan 27, 2026
They seem to be the best Legal Migrant Community to have i guess. Except the Canada to USA Illegaly part, that needs to stop
They seem to be the best Legal Migrant Community to have i guess.
Except the Canada to USA Illegaly part, that needs to stop
Praises Indian migrants as a community while criticizing illegal cross-border movement to the USA as a policy problem needing correction.
fantasticfifth5
Jan 27, 2026
So half the country benefits, and the benefit from the cut is laughable. Stop voting for this stupidity
So half the country benefits, and the benefit from the cut is laughable.
Stop voting for this stupidity
Criticizes policy effectiveness and distribution of benefits, then urges voters to change their voting behavior.
AlgorithmMockery
Jan 14, 2026
There should be no more immigration or temporary workers or students. Must put actual Canadian citizens
There should be no more immigration or temporary workers or students.
Must put actual Canadian citizens
Advocates for eliminating immigration and prioritizing citizens, combining policy position with identity-based framing.
DavidSmith-wd7wc
Jan 12, 2026
We can definitely do without #1. There's no reason why it shouldn't take 7-9 years to obtain citizenship just like most other nations in the world.
We can definitely do without #1. There's no reason why it shouldn't take 7-9 years to obtain citizenship just like most other nations in the world.
Criticizes citizenship timeline as too long compared to other nations' standards.
unforseenlikness
Jan 12, 2026
If you double immigration, then increase it every year for 4 years, cutting it back by 10% isnt making a defference.... if we had stayed on a reasonable growth scale instead of doubling immigration in …
If you double immigration, then increase it every year for 4 years, cutting it back by 10% isnt making a defference.... if we had stayed on a reasonable growth scale instead of doubling immigration in 2021, then we would be letting in about 60% of the current target
Commenter analyzes immigration policy trajectory, arguing that recent increases make modest cuts ineffective.
danners238
Jan 12, 2026
Carney is.canadas threat. Getnrid of this scumbag.
Carney is.canadas threat. Getnrid of this scumbag.
Criticizes a specific political figure (Carney) and implicitly calls for their removal from office.
hyper-1
Jan 4, 2026
In short, we need clean air to breathe. Those who are in the country illegally should be sent back if they do not leave voluntarily.
In short, we need clean air to breathe. Those who are in the country illegally should be sent back if they do not leave voluntarily.
Advocates for enforcement of immigration law against illegal residents, framed with a metaphorical appeal to environmental/national health.
AlbertanOtter
Jan 15, 2026
Wow hide cuts for the middle class eh. I can afford one more week of food.
Wow hide cuts for the middle class eh. I can afford one more week of food.
Sarcastic critique of tax cuts as insufficient, using ironic tone about food affordability.
jumper19841984
Jan 14, 2026
More liberal rules that obliterate Canada
More liberal rules that obliterate Canada
Criticizes immigration policy as harmful to Canada, using alarmist language ('obliterate') that suggests existential threat.
highbrass7563
Jan 11, 2026
$420 a year wow that will cover the extra $1800 in food inflation we will be spending this year what a joke clowney and the lieberals need to stop printing money for refugees and ukraine …
$420 a year wow that will cover the extra $1800 in food inflation we will be spending this year what a joke clowney and the lieberals need to stop printing money for refugees and ukraine and get our resources out there or resign.
Critiques government spending on refugees and foreign aid as inadequate compared to domestic inflation costs, calling for policy change and resignation.
rollingpaper-x2u
Jan 11, 2026
Liberals won’t do anything, no benefits or jobs they will leave.
Liberals won’t do anything, no benefits or jobs they will leave.
Criticizes government (Liberals) for inaction on immigration while implying threat of job/benefit scarcity.
raesmart3305
Jan 5, 2026
I'm sorry but if you have not been proactive about renewal, have not tried to get PR before and no longer qualify for renewal of your visa, you should return to your home country.
I'm sorry but if you have not been proactive about renewal, have not tried to get PR before and no longer qualify for renewal of your visa, you should return to your home country.
Argues that individuals who fail to meet visa renewal requirements should leave, combining policy logic with a normative judgment about responsibility.
greganator111
Jan 15, 2026
Immigration policy is suicidal.
Immigration policy is suicidal.
Characterizes immigration policy as destructive using hyperbolic language that blends policy criticism with existential threat framing.
pollylu6733
Jan 15, 2026
Why the heck would we want more Canadians that have never stepped foot in Canada? And automatic tax submission from low income? If they want the benefit take the few minutes to fill out a …
Why the heck would we want more Canadians that have never stepped foot in Canada?
And automatic tax submission from low income? If they want the benefit take the few minutes to fill out a tax form.
Combines identity-based exclusion (questioning who deserves Canadian status) with criticism of tax policy and welfare eligibility requirements.
LukasTheBlue
Jan 14, 2026
How about cuts in temporary foreign workers? How about making sure the 3.5 million on temporary visas are getting out?
How about cuts in temporary foreign workers? How about making sure the 3.5 million on temporary visas are getting out?
Critiques current policy on temporary foreign workers and visa enforcement while implicitly questioning government action.
spy1309
Jan 15, 2026
Don’t be fooled by anything about this lib government
Don’t be fooled by anything about this lib government
Dismissive critique of government credibility on immigration policy, using partisan language.
Policy Critique
0.80
janetstokes1806
Jan 11, 2026
Brampton driving test centre needs to be shut down all employees are being paid on the side to pass these horrible drivers
Brampton driving test centre needs to be shut down all employees are being paid on the side to pass these horrible drivers
Alleges corruption in a specific government institution and calls for its closure, critiquing bureaucratic oversight.
Policy Critique
0.80
oHachi
Jan 27, 2026
Let me fix the headline. Liberal party pays out salary again. Why not report on how these things won’t happen instead of being a mouthpiece
Let me fix the headline. Liberal party pays out salary again. Why not report on how these things won’t happen instead of being a mouthpiece
Criticizes media coverage and government spending practices, accusing outlets of bias rather than reporting alternatives.
Frankmuntz
Jan 11, 2026
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Identity Assertion
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Solidarity
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RocaNews
75
JamCan
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Policy Critique
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551
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340
CTV News
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2,078
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Fear / Threat
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Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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CTV News
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Unverified Claim
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RocaNews
203
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203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
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1,733
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704
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205
JamCan
73
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23
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