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Active: "Canada has been changing a …" 257 comments · Page 9 of 11
Liberal policies are responsible to Canada's disasters, but never interested in changing policies to improve Canadians way of life..Government is to work for the people, not for the politicians wallets..
Liberal policies are responsible to Canada's disasters, but never interested in changing policies to improve Canadians way of life..Government is to work for the people, not for the politicians wallets..
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Feb 17, 2026 1 likes LILLEY UNLEASHED: The fall of …
Immigration must be controlled. You don't want Immigration to overwhelm the native population otherwise the culture will change. Canada wake up!!!
Immigration must be controlled. You don't want Immigration to overwhelm the native population otherwise the culture will change. Canada wake up!!!
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Feb 28, 2026 1 likes Inside Canada's Indian Invasion...
It's shocking how Canada has changed in the last 10 years. While some Canadians still fret about a US takeover, Canada has already become a de facto part of India.
It's shocking how Canada has changed in the last 10 years. While some Canadians still fret about a US takeover, Canada has already become a de facto part of India.
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Oct 12, 2025 Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
What is happening in Brampton today resembles, in a historical sense, what Europeans once did to Native Americans—establishing dominance through demographic change, reshaping local culture, and creating parallel social structures. The difference is that this …
What is happening in Brampton today resembles, in a historical sense, what Europeans once did to Native Americans—establishing dominance through demographic change, reshaping local culture, and creating parallel social structures. The difference is that this time it is happening through modern immigration and citizenship policies rather than conquest. Brampton is increasingly becoming Indian-dominant, not because of organic assimilation, but because Canadian government policies have allowed unchecked immigration, easy pathways to citizenship, and weak enforcement against illegal overstays. This demographic shift is a direct consequence of Canadian governance decisions, not the actions of immigrants alone. It is also important to acknowledge an uncomfortable reality: while many Indians in Brampton are hardworking, skilled, and law-abiding, there are individuals living there who are reportedly facing criminal charges or are wanted in India, yet continue to remain abroad due to legal loopholes, slow extradition processes, or a lack of coordination between governments. Ignoring this issue only undermines trust and accountability. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the Canadian government. Citizenship is granted by Canada, not India. If Brampton is changing rapidly in its cultural and demographic makeup, it is because policymakers chose growth without proper planning, enforcement, or integration. History shows that when governments ignore demographic balance and social cohesion, long-term consequences follow—regardless of which group is involved.
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Jan 4, 2026 Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
I’m from a rural northern Alberta town with a population of less than 3000 people and the Indian demographic has probably doubled our population. The immigration of primarily Indian “temporary” immigrants is not isolated to …
I’m from a rural northern Alberta town with a population of less than 3000 people and the Indian demographic has probably doubled our population. The immigration of primarily Indian “temporary” immigrants is not isolated to western Canada or to large cities. Most are here on student visas but are also somehow business owners / owner operators and have since invited large families to relocate here. It has complete changed the culture of the town. Also, Alberta has one major highway from north to south and the amount of semi truck crashes along our highway and dangerous goods routes have probably quadrupled. :(
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Jan 28, 2026 Inside Canada's Indian Invasion...
Canada should change again. Canada needs ICE. So many people don't belong here.
Canada should change again. Canada needs ICE. So many people don't belong here.
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Oct 3, 2025 1 likes Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
Liberals don't see migrants as a problem because they fall back on the reality that Canada was built with the help of immigrants. But that was a long time ago. It was a different situation …
Liberals don't see migrants as a problem because they fall back on the reality that Canada was built with the help of immigrants. But that was a long time ago. It was a different situation completely. There needed to be people brought in to build, plant and develop the country at that time. We are no longer in need of mass migration as we already have a developed country. I wonder how many of the liberals would change their positions if the policy was, if you want a new migrant to come into Canada you have to pay for them out of your own paycheques and if you don't want a new migrant you don't have to pay. Pretty sure, very few people would want to pay when it is put that way but we are ALL forced to pay to cover that tab.
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Sep 15, 2025 1 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
It does work… In the end, after 10 years, the liberals won again. I don’t see any reason for them to change their ways if it brings them success in our democracy. The new immigrants …
It does work… In the end, after 10 years, the liberals won again. I don’t see any reason for them to change their ways if it brings them success in our democracy. The new immigrants make a powerful voting block and as your numbers increase, their power will also increase… And I do think Canada is a very attractive destination, given all the government subsidies… Healthcare, dental care, child care, Pharma care… Subsidized, housing… To say nothing of the special refugee and immigrant programs…
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Jun 20, 2025 How Canada broke its immigration …
📖 Rapid Indian Immigration in Canadian Cities (0:00 - 2:10) ├─ 0:00 Racism and Stereotypes Against Indian Immigrants ├─ 0:32 Mass Migration of Indian Immigrants to Canada ├─ 1:00 Human Smuggling and Immigration Issues └─ …
📖 Rapid Indian Immigration in Canadian Cities (0:00 - 2:10) ├─ 0:00 Racism and Stereotypes Against Indian Immigrants ├─ 0:32 Mass Migration of Indian Immigrants to Canada ├─ 1:00 Human Smuggling and Immigration Issues └─ 1:50 Immigration and Cultural Assimilation in Canada 📖 Impact of Indian Immigration on Local Communities (2:10 - 3:20) └─ 2:10 Impact of Indian Immigration on Local Communities 📖 Racial Tensions and Demographic Changes in Bmpton (3:20 - 4:38) ├─ 3:20 Racial Diversity and Demographic Changes └─ 3:58 Racial Tensions and Experiences in Multicultural Settings 📖 Racism and Xenophobia in Canadian Communities (4:38 - 6:09) ├─ 4:38 Racism and Xenophobia in Canadian Communities ├─ 5:14 Negative Views on Immigration and Cultural Differences └─ 5:49 Consequences of Demographic Replacement in Bmpton 📖 Driving Habits and Road Safety Concerns (6:09 - 7:30) ├─ 6:09 Distracted and Aggressive Driving in Canada ├─ 6:43 Poor Driving Habits in Canada └─ 7:04 Distracted Driving in Bmpton Residents 📖 Indian Immigration and Economic Impact (7:30 - 8:48) ├─ 7:30 Immigrant Experiences in Canada's Indian Community └─ 8:17 Rise of Ethnic Nationalism in Canada 📖 Hanuman Symbolism in Multicultural Communities (8:48 - 10:25) ├─ 8:48 Canada's Changing Demographics and Cultural Symbols ├─ 9:29 Earning Money through Mobile Games └─ 9:58 Making Money with Mobile Apps 📖 Punjabi Independence Movement and Human Smuggling (10:25 - 11:46) ├─ 10:25 Punjab Independence Movement and Kalistan ├─ 10:50 India's Economic and Political Challenges └─ 11:13 Human Smuggling Across the Canada-US Border 📖 Human Trafficking Sting Operation Setup (11:46 - 13:34) ├─ 11:46 Arranging a Pickup for Human Trafficking ├─ 12:20 Human Trafficking Sting Operation Risks and Preparations └─ 12:50 Human Trafficking and Kidnapping Fears and Preparations 📖 Human Trafficking through Student Visa Scams (13:34 - 14:49) 📖 Crossing the US-Canada Border Illegally (14:49 - 16:56) ├─ 14:49 Crossing the US-Canada Border Illegally ├─ 15:20 Crossing the Canadian Border Anxieties ├─ 15:50 Traveling to Canada in Winter └─ 16:18 Phone Theft and Harassment Tactics 📖 Crossing the Border Illegally with a Smuggler (16:56 - 18:21) ├─ 16:56 Crossing the Border Illegally in Canada ├─ 17:29 Smuggling Items Past Border Patrol └─ 17:53 Safety Concerns in Traveling to Canada 📖 Human Smuggling Operation in Canada (18:21 - 22:02) ├─ 18:21 Crossing the Border Illegally with Smugglers ├─ 19:04 Emergency Preparations and Safe Houses └─ 19:45 Human Smuggling Operations in Canada Exposed
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Threat0.0104988385
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Low Tox 0.06500591 Constructive 0.543
Jan 27, 2026 1 likes Inside Canada's Indian Invasion...
As an Indian I understand what Canadians are going through.Indians behave your self .You should represent India by supporting their system not changing their system 😢. I support the views of Canada. I Support from …
As an Indian I understand what Canadians are going through.Indians behave your self .You should represent India by supporting their system not changing their system 😢. I support the views of Canada. I Support from India
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Nov 1, 2025 1 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
do YOU seriously believe 500 yrs ago locals in ''Canada'' spoke Inglish or Frank??? Get over it folks, over time whole worlds change and always will.
do YOU seriously believe 500 yrs ago locals in ''Canada'' spoke Inglish or Frank??? Get over it folks, over time whole worlds change and always will.
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Dec 25, 2025 Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
This story tells you so much though . This city seems to be an example of how canadas integration policy isn’t working . Look what everyone said -> they couldn’t find jobs , none of …
This story tells you so much though . This city seems to be an example of how canadas integration policy isn’t working . Look what everyone said -> they couldn’t find jobs , none of the Canadians accepted foreign work experience so they created thier own jobs . B4 asking why aren’t you integrating has Canada asked the tough questions to themselves why do they make it hard for ppl to find jobs in the first place ? In India community is a strong feature no matter where you are they will create an environment that replicates home to ensure their roots stay strong and it’s also for support, loneliness and many things . Now ppl from India don’t just come to Canada due to job crisis back home they come bcz they want to escape the 1.4 billion population and suffocation that comes with it . The negative thing about Indians is they don’t know what’s right n wrong . It’s a thin line bcz that common sense isn’t taught in India . In India your in a race if you snooze you loose so those bad habits of trying to beat the competition comes with a world of bad manners and bad civic sense . Which now unfortunately due to cities like these won’t go away . They’ll stay the same bcz Brampton is that home away from home comfort pillow tat screams LETS NOT CHANGE .
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Nov 9, 2025 Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
Well...we all see it, we all live it, we all know what the problem is, we all know how it came about, and we all know what has to happen...An example, can be seen, by …
Well...we all see it, we all live it, we all know what the problem is, we all know how it came about, and we all know what has to happen...An example, can be seen, by looking to the South.. We know it takes us goin out to the poles by the millions, to vote, in order to elect, who we think is best for the country,..but then we expect small groups, of only a few100, to be capable of affecting change, with such major, post electoral issues, as this. Make no mistake, this, Canada, has already become a completely different place,..it's no longer the home we knew and loved, as it was. All those aspects are gone. And this is just the beginning. Wars Will Happen, in our cities.. Yes I'm just some guy that was born here in Canada, 61yrs ago. What I'm saying, is what I've been seeing, for decades. Rules and guidelines, and laws, need to passed. If you come to a foreign country, to live,..you practice, and learn their ways, and become one with them. None of this Social Separation B.S...If you want to live as you did in the country you left, find a secluded island, or go back to where you came from. It,s not just illegals that are being a problem.
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Sep 10, 2025 1 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
Soon Canada's name will change to Kannada 🤣🤣
Soon Canada's name will change to Kannada 🤣🤣
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Low Tox 0.058737632 Low Con 0.131 Humor_Satire
Jan 28, 2026 Inside Canada's Indian Invasion...
(This can be viewed as assumptions but it's factual) Was at a A&W last night me and my fiancee were the only Canadians there... went to Walmart after.... Now sure I wasn't in every part …
(This can be viewed as assumptions but it's factual) Was at a A&W last night me and my fiancee were the only Canadians there... went to Walmart after.... Now sure I wasn't in every part of Walmart but I only seen one actual Canadian born worker... Sure it can be said it's assumption on my part but I am confident with my assumption based on what I saw. Our public transportation ( bus ) there's only 4 Canadians left. Now our busses speed, don't give time for people to get on safely.... accidents almost daily. And from what I heard there has to be a shuttle bus on standby because the new drivers just make false claims of accidents and issues so shuttle has to come and pick up the people on the bus to finish the route. Our rental market is far and thin. Our homeless is Canadians NOT foreign. And we are seeking illicit activities and mind altering chemicals to deal with the stress of life more and more each day. Concerns me my son and daughter have to grow up like this. I fear for them and their future in a country that I once believed in. I'm not racist I try my best to treat everyone fairly and equally. But Canada is changing and it's causing great impact we can't handle.
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Aug 31, 2025 4 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
It’s sad to see how much Canada has changed over the years. For health care ,one woman died after giving birth by normal delivery in credit valley hospital, this how bad the health care system …
It’s sad to see how much Canada has changed over the years. For health care ,one woman died after giving birth by normal delivery in credit valley hospital, this how bad the health care system is right now 😢
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Aug 27, 2025 Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
I have such mixed feelings watching this video and the following is just my opinion. I am an immigrant from India too and I love my country's values and culture but I also realize its …
I have such mixed feelings watching this video and the following is just my opinion. I am an immigrant from India too and I love my country's values and culture but I also realize its drawbacks. When I came here, my immediate instinct was not to change everything to how it was back home...It was rather to learn the culture and values of Canada too (which I know is in and itself a mixture of multiple cultures). If you are reading this my fellow Indians, It is truly my most humble request to remember that you don't have have to quit your culture, but that does not mean that you make no effort or take part in involving yourself in other cultures or mock them. You have the chance to better a country that has offered YOU a better life. Please don't ruin things for other immigrants or Canadians. We are resilient, and we can choose the best of both worlds.
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Nov 1, 2025 78 likes Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
Canada needs people who are God fearing Christians who come here to work and contribute not to change the culture that made Canada great and live off welfare and drain all are benifits which we …
Canada needs people who are God fearing Christians who come here to work and contribute not to change the culture that made Canada great and live off welfare and drain all are benifits which we paid for for generations, leftists socialists are a scurge to western countries
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Apr 16, 2025
Liberals are trying to change Canada's population into a grocery store employee Workforce for the world economic forum
Liberals are trying to change Canada's population into a grocery store employee Workforce for the world economic forum
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Nov 21, 2025 2 likes Thousands of refugees allowed into …
I’ve lived in Canada for 30 years, but I became unemployed in 2021. This is the first time I’ve been out of work for more than a year and a half. I’ve applied online for …
I’ve lived in Canada for 30 years, but I became unemployed in 2021. This is the first time I’ve been out of work for more than a year and a half. I’ve applied online for over 20 jobs, but unfortunately I haven’t received any responses. This has never happened to me before. When I first came to Canada, it felt very safe—you could even leave your door unlocked at night. Things have changed a lot since then. Nowadays, there are many new immigrants and refugees, which has also changed the job market. I’ve noticed that many companies prefer hiring workers with student visas, because the government subsidizes part of their wages. That makes it more cost-effective for companies compared to hiring Canadian workers. I heard this directly from my former manager. As a result, some of my old colleagues now only get one or two days of work per week, while companies continue bringing in new employees.
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Aug 25, 2025 26 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
29% Catholics in Canada.Most vote Liberal.Catholics I believe are behind Canadas changing life here.
29% Catholics in Canada.Most vote Liberal.Catholics I believe are behind Canadas changing life here.
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Sep 9, 2025 1 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
This is why I desperately wish there was an actual Libertarian party to vote for in elections! There is a party, but they have not gotten enough signatures to be able to run yet, I …
This is why I desperately wish there was an actual Libertarian party to vote for in elections! There is a party, but they have not gotten enough signatures to be able to run yet, I don't even know if there is an office or representative in Ontario right now! I wish! Their policies (on paper) seem great, and geared more towards a 'Canada first'/'Canadians First' approach. They touch on a lot of topics and there seem to be a lot of things they want to change! But a government is still a government, they will be motivated by money regardless of any good intentions they may have. So if and when things change, WE NEED TO HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE! We as the citizens have the power to change things for the better! It's just unfortunate that I see so many people getting pushed down or ignored or hated because they are speaking their mind. Remember, Canada dosen't have laws like the US, our freedoms aren't as protected nor do we have the same freedoms they do (like owning and protecting your own property, or self defense!) We as people need to start being honest and expressing things instead of being terrified of the backlash (of which there will be in these times). The only way we can make progress is by deciding to get out of our comfort zones and standing for what is right! For the freedoms and protections we deserve! To make a future worth living for us and our children! It will not be easy, but when is change ever easy? I hope that one day I won't be terrified of the thought of bringing a life into this world and country. I hope I can be stable enough to be able to give my future children a decent life. But right now? I would never want to have children, things are too unstable and I don't want to bring a child into this country and force them to live a terrible life they never asked for! I desperately want to be able to keep hoping for a better future, a better country, and people who can enjoy their lives instead of constantly worrying and stressing about everything. I hope some can consider looking into the Libertarian party as well! They may be small right now, but they seem to be wanting to right the wrongs that have occured.
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Sep 10, 2025 1 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
The problem is, if the immigrants keep coming in, it would change canada so much that it ceases to be a liberal democratic country that values people's rights; it's easy enough for immigrants to "roll …
The problem is, if the immigrants keep coming in, it would change canada so much that it ceases to be a liberal democratic country that values people's rights; it's easy enough for immigrants to "roll back" their beliefs to a previous version, if even one or two charismatic new immigrants start fomenting those beliefs. The very thing could undermine itself, so there should be tighter bordres. The people who've been there since 1979 don't have to leave.
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Sep 27, 2025 Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
I'm a immigrant, came here without any English, but learned the language. I was born in Brazil and I watch more Hockey then soccer. I always do the best I can to be integrated within …
I'm a immigrant, came here without any English, but learned the language. I was born in Brazil and I watch more Hockey then soccer. I always do the best I can to be integrated within society, helping and doing the best I can so anywhere I go and tell them where I live to represent the county and show them how respectful we are!I feel sad watching people trying to change the culture instead of adapting to Canada's Culture. I'm not a person that get's angry easily but I find really hard not to feel displeased with the lack of respect to the County and it's culture. Just my two cents
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Aug 27, 2025 Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
As a Canada who speaks both French and English and who follows politics quite closely, I have to say that the headline and some of the reporting here is quite misleading. A reduction in immigration …
As a Canada who speaks both French and English and who follows politics quite closely, I have to say that the headline and some of the reporting here is quite misleading. A reduction in immigration has broad support across Canada. I wouldn't say that notion is dividing the country in any significant way. You do have certain industry groups that disagree, but among the population these reductions have broad support. This is a historic change in public opinion in Canada, but it has been driven by the unprecedented increase in immigration under the last term of the Trudeau government. To put this in context, non-permanent residents in Canada numbered around 1.5 million on Q3 2023, but by Q3 2025, that number sat a just over 3 million. The previous government increased immigration targets by 3 or 4 times over what they had been for years, which caused a number of economic issues. Essentially, the volume was simply too high for the economy and society to support. This was unfair to both Canadians and new comers, many of which could not find employment or afford a decent place to live. The changes being suggested are largely bringing Canada back to what the targets were for over a decade before, though a bit lower to account for the sudden surge. Canada remains one of the most pro-immigration countries in the world. However, and this is where I think DW's reporting is misleading, there is a distinction to be made between policies at the federal level and policies at the provincial level. Immigration, per our constitution, is a federal matter, however, Quebec in particular is distinct from other provinces. I don't mean only culturally and linguistically, but also in the powers that have been devolved to it by the federal government. On the question of immigration, Quebec has more powers and more ability to set its immigration targets and programs than any of the other 9 provinces. The particular program discussed here, the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), is a particular immigration stream that only existed in Quebec. So what is happening with that program cannot be labeled as a whole-of-Canada thing. Where the changes to the PEQ are controversial, unlike the general changes at the federal level, is that people who immigrated under that specific program were promised certain things. There was a multi-year time line to Permanent Residency and then Citizenship. Many of those people have been in Quebec for 5-8 years already. However, the changes made to the program were done in such a way where people who many years into the program, had gotten an education, started a career, had children, ect. are now being told they can't continue and must leave Canada. There are even stories of people who married Canadians, now have children, and the one parent who was under this program now faces the possibility of having to leave Canada and be separated from their family. All through no fault of their own. That is what many people see as unfair, and I agree, however limiting future applications under the program, to bring in less people, that is not controversial. Canada has no responsibility to bring in people who are not already in Canada, but Canada does have some responsibility towards people who uprooted their lives to move to Canada and built new lives here based on promises and representations made to them by the Canadian and Quebecois governments. We should no simply kick those people out of the country.
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Low Tox 0.043399423 Constructive 0.821 Policy_Critique
Feb 11, 2026 29 likes Canada's tighter immigration policy divides …

Perspective API Dimensions Reference

13 dimensions explained

Toxic (6)

Toxicity
— Rude, disrespectful, or unreasonable
Severe Toxicity
— Very hateful or aggressive
Identity Attack
— Targeting race, religion, gender, etc.
Insult
— Inflammatory or provocative language
Profanity
— Swear words or obscene language
Threat
— Intention to inflict pain or violence

Prosocial (7)

Affinity
— Agreement or shared understanding
Compassion
— Concern for others' wellbeing
Curiosity
— Desire to learn or understand more
Nuance
— Acknowledges complexity or multiple perspectives
Personal Story
— Shares personal experience
Reasoning
— Evidence-based or logical argumentation
Respect
— Politeness and consideration for others
Data sources: comment_perspective_scores, comment_embeddings, and view_comment_sentiment · Scores are probability values (0–1) from Google's Perspective API via Communalytic.