Skip to content
Canadian Immigration Dashboard [ CID ]
Research Tools

Discourse Analysis

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
multi-label classification

Search & Filter

Search comment text, filter by category or video
Clear all

Policy Critique

5,980 comments
Page 129 of 299
Am I the only one thinking that we had a good PM, and media really manipulated popular opinion as to which he had to stand down? i mean look at what is going on down …
Am I the only one thinking that we had a good PM, and media really manipulated popular opinion as to which he had to stand down? i mean look at what is going on down south, when emotions are allowed to rule? Trudeau wasn't doing anything wrong, he just go chopped for nothing... sad
Defends a former PM's record against media criticism and compares Canada's stability favorably to the US.
@lorenzoboucher3033 Mar 4, 2025
They are legal it's not called invasion
They are legal it's not called invasion
Counters 'invasion' framing by emphasizing legal status, critiquing inflammatory rhetoric.
Namo-Buddha67 Jan 27, 2026
Why is it a “crime”? What does temporary worker mean to you? This programme is to fill a temporary shortfall. This is the chance that you take. Wake up. We’re not stupid. Fed up.
Why is it a “crime”? What does temporary worker mean to you? This programme is to fill a temporary shortfall. This is the chance that you take. Wake up. We’re not stupid. Fed up.
Defends temporary worker program as legitimate policy while criticizing those who oppose it, combining policy justification with frustration at critics.
familyaltomare93 Nov 22, 2025
Trump wants to fight drugs, yet pardons the largest drug dealer in US history history Ross Ulbricht.
Trump wants to fight drugs, yet pardons the largest drug dealer in US history history Ross Ulbricht.
Criticizes Trump's policy inconsistency between stated drug-fighting goals and pardoning a major drug dealer.
@arkansasorigami83 Mar 4, 2025
#1 Loser! Even China say this dude is a clown ?. Unbelievable how he ruined Canada ?! Canadians are glad he will be GONE soon!
#1 Loser! Even China say this dude is a clown ?. Unbelievable how he ruined Canada ?! Canadians are glad he will be GONE soon!
Criticizes Trudeau's governance record and expresses that Canadians want him removed, combining policy critique with national sentiment.
@SmileS-hw9rr Mar 4, 2025
Canada is not cheap what is that man talking about
Canada is not cheap what is that man talking about
Challenges a claim made in the video about Canada's affordability, implicitly critiquing the accuracy of presented information.
KrystleVoss2013 Jan 27, 2026
What a shame!! Trump thinks it's all a game. He has no idea how to govern . He loves Putin. Putin laughs at him.
What a shame!! Trump thinks it's all a game. He has no idea how to govern . He loves Putin. Putin laughs at him.
Criticizes Trump's governance competence and character, with moral judgments about his relationship with Putin and lack of governing ability.
@mariamarian3218 Mar 4, 2025
No more refugees. They are fraud. Get them out.
No more refugees. They are fraud. Get them out.
Calls for ending refugee programs and makes unsubstantiated claim that refugees are fraudulent.
tedr1657 Nov 24, 2025
So now we have to listen to a guy who single handedly destroyed Canada in his primeministership. No scripted talks will prevent this joker from getting reelected.
So now we have to listen to a guy who single handedly destroyed Canada in his primeministership. No scripted talks will prevent this joker from getting reelected.
Criticizes Trudeau's past performance as PM and expresses skepticism about his ability to be reelected, framed as policy/leadership critique.
@AV41979 Mar 4, 2025
It all makes perfect sense. We elected a complete idiot as president. Trump is stupid.
It all makes perfect sense. We elected a complete idiot as president. Trump is stupid.
Comment criticizes American presidential leadership and voter choice with dismissive language about competence.
@Carpatheon. Mar 4, 2025
Liberal voters are really poor at math. One woman said it cost $2 a week for a family of 4 in health care costs for refugees. She was off by $985 million for all refugees.
Liberal voters are really poor at math. One woman said it cost $2 a week for a family of 4 in health care costs for refugees. She was off by $985 million for all refugees.
Criticizes liberal voters' understanding of refugee healthcare costs, citing a specific (unverified) statistic to challenge policy.
RobertTorontoYYZ Feb 19, 2026
With all due respect Mr. Prime Minister, why didn't you have guts like this before in your term, maybe you wouldn't have had to resign.
With all due respect Mr. Prime Minister, why didn't you have guts like this before in your term, maybe you wouldn't have had to resign.
Critiques Trudeau's lack of earlier leadership while acknowledging his current stance, framed as a rhetorical question.
@208467 Mar 4, 2025
Trump wants America to look dumb in the eyes of the world, smh.
Trump wants America to look dumb in the eyes of the world, smh.
Criticizes Trump's approach as damaging to America's international reputation and credibility.
@angelonzuji2457 Mar 4, 2025
Mr Trudeau, first time I’ve seen you give an intelligent speech. But as I see it, you have been bad overall for the country of Canada. Why don’t you accept Donald’s offer to be the …
Mr Trudeau, first time I’ve seen you give an intelligent speech. But as I see it, you have been bad overall for the country of Canada. Why don’t you accept Donald’s offer to be the 51st state of America? After all, as I understand it, Canada lives off the USA as it is. Why not be a part of something greater?
Criticizes Trudeau's overall governance while comparing Canada unfavorably to the USA and suggesting annexation.
@8825able1 Mar 4, 2025
Canada can end the tariffs by ending controlling your boarded as requested.
Canada can end the tariffs by ending controlling your boarded as requested.
Critiques Canadian border control policy as a solution to tariff disputes.
@gregoryflores8754 Mar 4, 2025
Trudeau opened the mass immigration floodgates and Indians have mastered how to game the immigration process.
Trudeau opened the mass immigration floodgates and Indians have mastered how to game the immigration process.
Criticizes Trudeau's immigration policy as too permissive and accuses Indian immigrants of exploiting the system, blending policy critique with ethnic framing.
BarkusMuhl Jan 27, 2026
Elon and Donald are isolating USA. No one will be our ally if we continue this charade. We will stand alone.
Elon and Donald are isolating USA. No one will be our ally if we continue this charade. We will stand alone.
Critiques isolationist policy direction and warns of diplomatic consequences; combines policy analysis with concern about international standing.
@Zorah-jk2gs Mar 4, 2025
Well trudee the black face. You love twisty of facts dont you
Well trudee the black face. You love twisty of facts dont you
Criticizes Trudeau's credibility and accuses him of distorting facts, with a personal attack reference.
@nathanieldavis1671 Mar 4, 2025
But isn't Trudeau also killing Canada as well???
But isn't Trudeau also killing Canada as well???
Rhetorical question expressing criticism that Trudeau is harming Canada, framed as policy critique rather than genuine information-seeking.
@dantheman991million Mar 4, 2025
With 10 plus years of the Federal Liberals incompetence governing Canada none of this surprises me!!! We may not want to admit it but we may need to start using Mr. Trump's play book on …
With 10 plus years of the Federal Liberals incompetence governing Canada none of this surprises me!!! We may not want to admit it but we may need to start using Mr. Trump's play book on how to handle illegal immigration in this country!!!
Criticism of Liberal government handling of immigration with a call to adopt stricter enforcement policies modeled on Trump's approach.
borncanadian1688 Sep 30, 2025
« Prev 129 / 299 Next »

Compare Videos

Select 2–4 videos to compare their discourse profiles side by side (% of labeled comments).

Discourse Taxonomy

Click a category to filter comments

Category Distribution

Primary discourse type assigned to each comment

Classifier Confidence

Distribution of confidence scores across all labeled comments

Discourse Over Time

Top 6 discourse types by month — how framing evolves over time

Category Co-occurrence

Which discourse types most frequently appear together on the same comment

Top Channels by Discourse Type

Which YouTube channels attract each type of discourse
Identity Assertion
CNN 2,313
Tyler Oliveira 1,991
RocaNews 467
JamCan 274
Yoke Immigration Canada 89
Solidarity
CNN 4,297
Tyler Oliveira 400
RocaNews 75
JamCan 36
CTV Your Morning 32
Policy Critique
CNN 3,445
Tyler Oliveira 551
Toronto Sun 340
CTV News 268
RocaNews 235
Humor / Satire
CNN 2,078
Tyler Oliveira 1,667
RocaNews 241
Global News 89
CTV News 68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira 1,549
CNN 1,332
RocaNews 321
JamCan 204
Toronto Sun 118
Meta-Commentary
Tyler Oliveira 1,702
CNN 1,478
RocaNews 168
CTV News 81
JamCan 77
Unverified Claim
CNN 1,480
Tyler Oliveira 820
RocaNews 203
Yoke Immigration Canada 203
JamCan 152
Moral Argument
CNN 1,733
Tyler Oliveira 704
RocaNews 205
JamCan 73
CTV Your Morning 23
Classified by Claude Haiku (Anthropic) | 14-category DH taxonomy | Search | Discourse Quality (Perspective API)