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Economic Argument
1,276 comments
Why does any immigrant get better benifits than Canadians bogus or not?
Why does any immigrant get better benifits than Canadians bogus or not?
Raises concerns about differential benefit distribution between immigrants and Canadian citizens, framing it as an economic fairness issue.
seanpower1595
Feb 24, 2026
I think the house prices is going to be collapsed
I think the house prices is going to be collapsed
Discusses housing market collapse as an economic concern, relevant to immigration's economic impact debate.
Economic Argument
0.85
Mar 4, 2025
USA has been getting f cked trading with Canada and we are tired of paying to protect them while sucking up to the Chinese. ❤
USA has been getting f cked trading with Canada and we are tired of paying to protect them while sucking up to the Chinese. ❤
Frames trade imbalance between USA and Canada as economic burden, comparing relative costs and benefits.
@DarinMullins
Mar 4, 2025
Canadians can’t afford home can’t find jobs why this stupid government bringing millions of people into country
Canadians can’t afford home can’t find jobs why this stupid government bringing millions of people into country
Focuses on job scarcity and housing affordability as reasons to oppose immigration policy.
Rasol-is2bf
Nov 20, 2025
Rent prices in my area is finally going down. Lined up directly with the post secondary school year, wonder why.
Rent prices in my area is finally going down. Lined up directly with the post secondary school year, wonder why.
Commenter observes rent price changes and speculates on correlation with post-secondary enrollment, focusing on economic impact.
Economic Argument
0.85
ddcc0v0
Jan 19, 2026
Whatever happened to private insurance? If they can’t afford to look after themselves, bill their governments. We are subsidizing foreign governments that are happy their populations are our problem now.
Whatever happened to private insurance? If they can’t afford to look after themselves, bill their governments. We are subsidizing foreign governments that are happy their populations are our problem now.
Argues that immigrants should not be subsidized by Canadian taxpayers, framing immigration as an economic burden on the state.
oliviamiller9267
Nov 21, 2025
Our imports from Canada are like 1% of our GDP, our exports to Canada are close to 20% of Canada’s GDP. Pretty sure the US will be okay.
Our imports from Canada are like 1% of our GDP, our exports to Canada are close to 20% of Canada’s GDP. Pretty sure the US will be okay.
Commenter presents trade statistics and economic dependency arguments comparing US-Canada economic relationships.
@theidahofarmer2597
Mar 4, 2025
All these years US has a trade deficit of 1 trillion dollars every year. With tariffs we could have recovered 250 billion every year. That is a lot of money. Currently every American owes $110,000 …
All these years US has a trade deficit of 1 trillion dollars every year. With tariffs we could have recovered 250 billion every year. That is a lot of money. Currently every American owes $110,000 because of the accumulated debt of 36.5 trillion.\n\nJustin, how long are we supposed to bend back wards while US has a trade deficit of trillion dollar over the past 20 years. Why cant to you balance the imports and exports so that you don't have to keep taking advantage of USA. CNN did not see the trade deficit every single year for 20 years? what are they talking about? Our news channels have just become political entities rather than looking for the greater good of the Americans. One is for Republicans and others for Democrats - ridiculous. \n\nCanada and Mexico are saying, please stop tariffs, it is going to hurt America. LOL. No it is not. If tariffs were there in 2024, US would have gotten back 15 billion dollar revenue from Canada and Mexico would have paid 46 billion to USA. All this time, this was affecting only Americans and while you are enjoying not paying for your share, you have made US pay by taking loans to pay for the imports increasing our Debt. Yes it has been hurting America for the past 20 years, otherwise how did we accumulate 36.5 trillion debt.\n\nLike Justin said, if Canada can survive while paying 15 billion to USA, of course USA will do fine while collecting the 15 billion from Canada and 46 billion form Mexico. What do you all think that the public is blind?\n\nTo the American Public: Why would we impose tariffs, if that is going to hurt the US. And why are Canada and Mexico shaking in their boots? It would be naive, if you think it is out of their good heart. It had been hurting US for the past 20 years and they did not care. This time it is going to hurt them so all this fuss. The bottom line is that they don't want to pay all the excess that they have been dumping on us while they were benefiting. USA will use the revenue generated (total around 250 billion for 2025 form tariffs) to reduce our tax, make things more affordable, inject in to our own businesses and generate more employment.
Extensive discussion of trade deficits, tariffs, debt accumulation, and economic impact on both countries; critiques current trade policy through economic data.
@jayreddy6887
Mar 4, 2025
We have enough unemployed citizens and permanent residents already here. No need to bring in a single person.
We have enough unemployed citizens and permanent residents already here. No need to bring in a single person.
Argues against immigration based on domestic unemployment and underemployment of existing residents, prioritizing local labor market concerns.
DarkNinja90210
Jan 19, 2026
I think people need to understand that if you look at it from a business standpoint the US constantly gets fucked in every trade and as much as most americans want to be friendly with …
I think people need to understand that if you look at it from a business standpoint the US constantly gets fucked in every trade and as much as most americans want to be friendly with most countries they cant when you are forced to help other people outside your country before you can help yourself
Frames trade policy from a business perspective, arguing the US is economically disadvantaged in international agreements.
Economic Argument
0.85
@chc1169c
Mar 4, 2025
Canada's supply is manipulated by greedy business groups to jack up prices, but regardless, the outcome is that you have no capacity, hence no point bringing more people until the situation stabilizes for existing ones.
Canada's supply is manipulated by greedy business groups to jack up prices, but regardless, the outcome is that you have no capacity, hence no point bringing more people until the situation stabilizes for existing ones.
Argues that housing supply manipulation and capacity constraints make further immigration economically unjustifiable.
faisal-ca
Nov 21, 2025
USA has also implemented a 25% tariff on Australian steel and aluminium, which our industry leaders & politicians are not happy about!
USA has also implemented a 25% tariff on Australian steel and aluminium, which our industry leaders & politicians are not happy about!
Comment reports tariff impacts on Australian industry, comparing how Trump's policies affect different countries economically.
@ExhaustedOwl
Mar 4, 2025
dear USA, we are going to find new customers for our raw goods. We most likely will not go back. You are discounting how many raw goods come from Canada
dear USA, we are going to find new customers for our raw goods. We most likely will not go back. You are discounting how many raw goods come from Canada
Focuses on economic leverage through trade relationships and raw goods exports as a strategic response to tariffs.
@louisemason2918
Mar 4, 2025
Where are the??????? They are doing skip the dishes, indian owned liquor stores, Indian own construction companies, Tim hortones, restaurant kitchen, pizza stores....go find them
Where are the??????? They are doing skip the dishes, indian owned liquor stores, Indian own construction companies, Tim hortones, restaurant kitchen, pizza stores....go find them
Highlights immigrant economic contributions and employment across multiple sectors and business ownership.
Economic Argument
0.85
KamalNoor-v2w
Oct 21, 2025
They are starting to take a lot of union jobs as well as undercutting contractors and working for cash. I’m a contractor and it’s been getting a lot worse. People are quoting under material costs. …
They are starting to take a lot of union jobs as well as undercutting contractors and working for cash. I’m a contractor and it’s been getting a lot worse. People are quoting under material costs. Taking the money and running out of Canada with it.
Contractor shares firsthand experience of wage undercutting and labor market competition from immigrant workers, framed as an economic concern.
MrK-h5e
Oct 11, 2025
Canada, tell me: What is the difference between an assistant drama teacher and a smart person? A drama teacher will fight a losing battle against an economic giant that doesn't need Canada as much as …
Canada, tell me: What is the difference between an assistant drama teacher and a smart person? A drama teacher will fight a losing battle against an economic giant that doesn't need Canada as much as Canada needs him. For Americans, the high cost of Canadian goods will just make them turn to non-Canadian substitute products; for Canadians, we cannot help but buy US products despite the higher costs because we don't have a lot of alternatives. In the long run, Canada will cave in and become the 51st State. Why don't we skip the hardship part and just go straight to where we become part of an economic giant!
Extended argument about economic asymmetry between Canada and the US, predicting Canada's economic subordination based on trade dynamics.
Mar 4, 2025
I think it is time to use all the unused land to grow our vegetation and any thing else that gets planted to use for the Canadian. We do have the brain and the finances …
I think it is time to use all the unused land to grow our vegetation and any thing else that gets planted to use for the Canadian. We do have the brain and the finances to grow our own fruit even if it takes a couple of years for the plants to produce the vegetation to supply the need. We need to manufacture our own goods. It is only one simple issue we will face but it is one we can handle! Oil, gas, car parts and cars...do it here and get some of the unemployed individuals Living on Provincial Checks off their butts and put them to work. (any that can at all} It might just surprise people at how many would have a reason to get up in the morning and the self confidence they need to get rid of the very thing Trump said was killing US people and stop it from coming in from the US! If we are going to tell it lets tell the truth!.
Proposes economic self-sufficiency through domestic agriculture and manufacturing, addressing unemployment and economic independence.
@lisacromwell2452
Mar 4, 2025
9:33 India's GDP PPP is bigger than Canada, that's why one person in the family could work and everyone can eat, unlike in Canada, where you need multiple people working to eat. However, living conditions …
9:33 India's GDP PPP is bigger than Canada, that's why one person in the family could work and everyone can eat, unlike in Canada, where you need multiple people working to eat. However, living conditions in India is way worst, even though cost of living is better.
Compares economic conditions and cost of living between India and Canada, analyzing wage and employment requirements across countries.
Blu32-d8q
Oct 7, 2025
Question is how much money these colleges made from all international students and banks ?? Where the profit goes after charging 4 times more fee then the locals..??
Question is how much money these colleges made from all international students and banks ??
Where the profit goes after charging 4 times more fee then the locals..??
Questions the financial practices of colleges charging international students higher fees and where profits go, focusing on economic disparity and institutional profit.
vikasahir9039
Oct 14, 2025
F'ing disgraceful, they believe their there for a free paycheck privided by the Canadian Tax payer (because the economic landscape isn't trecherous enough already for each Canadian who can't afford grocerys, auto tune up's).
F'ing disgraceful, they believe their there for a free paycheck privided by the Canadian Tax payer (because the economic landscape isn't trecherous enough already for each Canadian who can't afford grocerys, auto tune up's).
Focuses on economic burden of immigrants on Canadian taxpayers and existing economic hardship for citizens.
ArcGlowingVision
Oct 12, 2025
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