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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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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
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Policy Critique
5,980 comments
Canada has substantially reduced immigration from 2025 onwards.
Canada has substantially reduced immigration from 2025 onwards.
Factual statement about Canadian immigration policy changes, presenting policy information without explicit judgment.
Policy Critique
0.90
Ram_Kishan2308
Jan 27, 2026
So we got rid of 18000 and added 50000. This government is such a joke.
So we got rid of 18000 and added 50000. This government is such a joke.
Criticizes government policy by comparing deportation numbers to new admissions, expressing disapproval.
Policy Critique
0.90
beanz23232
Dec 29, 2025
It's all thanks to Trudeau
It's all thanks to Trudeau
Attributes immigration policy outcomes to Prime Minister Trudeau, implying criticism of government leadership and policy decisions.
Policy Critique
0.90
laterob7641
Jan 27, 2026
The U.S. has zero credibility with it's historical allies right now. No country or it's leadership can take the U.S. at it's word in any treaties or trade deals with Donald Trump at the helm. …
The U.S. has zero credibility with it's historical allies right now. No country or it's leadership can take the U.S. at it's word in any treaties or trade deals with Donald Trump at the helm. His word is completely useless. It is pointless to enter into any kind of an agreement with the U.S. under the current administration.
Critique of U.S. credibility and Trump administration's approach to international agreements and alliances.
@IvanJardine
Mar 4, 2025
we need to stop accepting people in the country
we need to stop accepting people in the country
Criticism of current immigration acceptance policy without specific action demand.
Policy Critique
0.90
robcasa2496
Dec 29, 2025
......... A dumb decision
......... A dumb decision
Brief dismissive criticism of a decision without elaboration.
Policy Critique
0.90
@JoseOrtiz-fp7bc
Mar 4, 2025
TFW are a scam by both the government and the companies who use them.
TFW are a scam by both the government and the companies who use them.
Directly critiques Temporary Foreign Worker program as a scam involving government and corporate actors.
Policy Critique
0.90
brendastebeleski6168
Feb 18, 2026
The two year probationary period for immigrant spouses was a good idea and it should be reinstated...
The two year probationary period for immigrant spouses was a good idea and it should be reinstated...
Advocates for reinstatement of a specific immigration policy (spousal probationary period), directly critiquing current regulations.
Policy Critique
0.90
josephlawson9704
Feb 19, 2026
NOT NEARLY ENOUGH
NOT NEARLY ENOUGH
Brief criticism that deportation efforts are inadequate, a policy critique.
Policy Critique
0.90
decentalmonds
Dec 30, 2025
Using a knife in Canada for self defense is illegal
Using a knife in Canada for self defense is illegal
States a factual claim about Canadian self-defense law, critiquing the legal policy.
Policy Critique
0.90
AntiochCarrillo
Jan 27, 2026
It is abundantly clear trying to work with Trump gets you nowhere he sees movement towards his demands as weakness typical schoolyard bully behaviour and as we all got told when we were young you …
It is abundantly clear trying to work with Trump gets you nowhere he sees movement towards his demands as weakness typical schoolyard bully behaviour and as we all got told when we were young you stand up to bullies. The US can no longer be trusted or seen as a reliable ally time for the rest of the world to move on without it
Critiques US foreign policy and Trump's negotiating approach while making moral arguments about bullying and trustworthiness.
@TheDeadgedd
Mar 4, 2025
Immigration officials are NOW investigating… Too bad they didn’t do their jobs before allowing them in..
Immigration officials are NOW investigating… Too bad they didn’t do their jobs before allowing them in..
Directly criticizes immigration officials and government processes for failing to properly vet individuals before admission.
Policy Critique
0.90
@Mugs-i4q
Feb 19, 2026
Remember everybody this is the governments fault
Remember everybody this is the governments fault
Direct attribution of immigration problems to government policy and decision-making.
Policy Critique
0.90
@bonesvali7836
Feb 18, 2026
Trudeau is finally listening to his people? Why wait until you've resigned to become the man we needed for the last 9 years!?
Trudeau is finally listening to his people? Why wait until you've resigned to become the man we needed for the last 9 years!?
Questions Trudeau's delayed policy shift, implying criticism of his governance record over nine years.
Policy Critique
0.90
@85gti
Mar 4, 2025
The system is working way too slow and not high enough!
The system is working way too slow and not high enough!
Direct criticism of government system performance and processing speed regarding immigration.
Policy Critique
0.90
sunrider3558
Jan 1, 2026
Lies, lies and more lies. Oh look he can lie in Fench too ?
Lies, lies and more lies. Oh look he can lie in Fench too ?
Accuses the speaker of dishonesty and criticizes their communication, targeting credibility and truthfulness.
Policy Critique
0.90
@CMack10
Mar 4, 2025
Whoever supports this guy has never really follow Canadian politics. This dude has been destroying Canada since he stepped in the office. It’s crazy how the media try so hard to clean up his image. …
Whoever supports this guy has never really follow Canadian politics. This dude has been destroying Canada since he stepped in the office. It’s crazy how the media try so hard to clean up his image. We are all hopeless ?
Criticizes Trudeau's governance record over 9 years and media coverage, focusing on policy performance and political accountability.
Policy Critique
0.90
@jcabram9002
Mar 4, 2025
Not their fault, the govenment didnt control immigration properly
Not their fault, the govenment didnt control immigration properly
Directly critiques government failure to properly control immigration policy.
Policy Critique
0.90
jayjaysan4955
Jan 27, 2026
Up to a $420 tax cut. What a joke.
Up to a $420 tax cut. What a joke.
Dismisses a tax cut policy as inadequate, expressing skepticism about its value.
Policy Critique
0.90
E2680-l5y
Jan 11, 2026
The number should be cut to 0.
The number should be cut to 0.
Extreme policy position advocating for zero immigration, a direct critique of current immigration levels.
Policy Critique
0.90
FlashyJoer
Jan 4, 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
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JamCan
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Policy Critique
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551
Toronto Sun
340
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Humor / Satire
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2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
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Global News
89
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68
Fear / Threat
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1,549
CNN
1,332
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204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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Unverified Claim
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203
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Moral Argument
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704
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205
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73
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