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Lena Diab is the Liberal version of Alejandro Mayorkas. Put in place to do nothing.
Lena Diab is the Liberal version of Alejandro Mayorkas. Put in place to do nothing.
Attacks a specific minister's competence and effectiveness through partisan comparison.
rolfjacobsen4477 Feb 27, 2026
Trudeau sucks he hates freedom
Trudeau sucks he hates freedom
Direct criticism of Trudeau's leadership and policies, characterizing him as anti-freedom.
@blacksmokematters4521 Mar 4, 2025
She's incompetent and a DEI,perfect Liberal MP!
She's incompetent and a DEI,perfect Liberal MP!
Attacks minister's competence using DEI as a criticism while making partisan identity claims about Liberal appointments.
TemWyse Feb 27, 2026
New rules favouring 'new citizens' whilst 'old stock' Canadians struggle.
New rules favouring 'new citizens' whilst 'old stock' Canadians struggle.
Critique of perceived preferential treatment for new citizens over established Canadians, framed as policy unfairness.
bvictoria6605 Jan 18, 2026
we need to start rounding up all those illegal italians who came here in the 60's and 70's and had illegal children. I have a Italian neighbour who has been here 50 years and still …
we need to start rounding up all those illegal italians who came here in the 60's and 70's and had illegal children. I have a Italian neighbour who has been here 50 years and still can't speak a word of English. they fucked this country hard.
Critiques historical immigration enforcement while making claims about Italian immigrants' integration, blending policy complaint with identity-based grievance.
MikeDancy Jan 27, 2026
12:43 difference between human trafficking and human smuggling. Bringing someone across the border with consent is not trafficking.
12:43 difference between human trafficking and human smuggling. Bringing someone across the border with consent is not trafficking.
Provides a factual clarification about legal definitions (trafficking vs. smuggling) while implicitly critiquing the video's framing of the issue.
Past_Tense154 Jan 27, 2026
The name should tell these people everything. It was TEMPORARY, it ended, time to go home. Canada owes them nothing. Why is that so hard to understand and why these immigration lawyers have a problem …
The name should tell these people everything. It was TEMPORARY, it ended, time to go home. Canada owes them nothing. Why is that so hard to understand and why these immigration lawyers have a problem following the law?
Argues that temporary visa programs should be enforced as written and criticizes immigration lawyers for challenging the law.
Alexa-777-u9d Jan 15, 2026
I know! tax climate then send billions to other countries. That should solve it.
I know! tax climate then send billions to other countries. That should solve it.
Sarcastic criticism of government taxation and foreign aid spending priorities.
zra865 Jan 14, 2026
This reads like Soviet news. All reports are glorious, nothing to admit is broken
This reads like Soviet news. All reports are glorious, nothing to admit is broken
Criticism of government reporting as propaganda, comparing Canada to Soviet-style state media.
KZAV8 Jan 14, 2026
It's hard for Carney to soar with the eagles when he's surrounded by turkeys, retreads, incompetents and Liberals clearly in over their depth. Are they not even utilizing all these consultants we're being billed for …
It's hard for Carney to soar with the eagles when he's surrounded by turkeys, retreads, incompetents and Liberals clearly in over their depth. Are they not even utilizing all these consultants we're being billed for ? I'd say put Sean Fraser in, he's got good hair, but he's already botched the immigration file once. You three pundits are right on the money with all your points. In the spirit of cooperation why doesn't Carney just put Michelle into the portfolio ? These Liberals are botching everything they touch. In an ideal world Carney should cross the floor, become the Conservative's lead Trump negotiator and we could dump the rest of the Liberal party in recycling, where the vast majority of them belong....including you Fanjoy
Extended critique of Liberal government competence and specific ministers, with suggestions for personnel changes and political realignment.
malcolmhamilton5200 Feb 27, 2026
Liberal corruption is endless. The mainstream media will continue to publish and support false facts while protecting Liberal optics.
Liberal corruption is endless. The mainstream media will continue to publish and support false facts while protecting Liberal optics.
Attacks government and media credibility with unsubstantiated claims about corruption and false reporting.
SofaMediaYouTube Jan 15, 2026
Crooked govermwnt stealing from Canadians
Crooked govermwnt stealing from Canadians
Accuses government of corruption and theft, combining policy criticism with moral condemnation.
chrisandvanessaricher6710 Jan 12, 2026
Will never happen. The Liberals will never be able to find where these 2.9 million people are. And if the do find any of them, they will not deport them. Creating stricter policies, is just …
Will never happen. The Liberals will never be able to find where these 2.9 million people are. And if the do find any of them, they will not deport them. Creating stricter policies, is just "virtue signalling" to pretend they care. In reality they will not be enforcing these policies.
Criticizes government enforcement capacity and accuses Liberals of insincerity, with unsubstantiated claims about non-enforcement.
Sophie-go3ql Jan 15, 2026
PEOPLE AMUST ENTER LEAGALLY AT PORT ENTRY WHEREVER THEY GO. THAT'S IT
PEOPLE AMUST ENTER LEAGALLY AT PORT ENTRY WHEREVER THEY GO. THAT'S IT
Advocates for strict legal entry requirements at official ports, critiquing current immigration procedures.
HOĐATKHO Feb 12, 2026
Non-Permanent Residents (NPRs)—which include work permit holders, international students, and asylum claimants—account for approximately 5.6% to 5.8% of Alberta's total population. Just 5.8% !!! Even you get all of them out, can you fix Alberta …
Non-Permanent Residents (NPRs)—which include work permit holders, international students, and asylum claimants—account for approximately 5.6% to 5.8% of Alberta's total population. Just 5.8% !!! Even you get all of them out, can you fix Alberta problem? The oil industry is already a sunset industry; if they can't manage the economy well, they'll just look for excuses. Referendum is just an excuse.
Provides statistical data to argue that NPRs are a minor population percentage and that blaming immigrants for Alberta's problems is scapegoating when structural economic issues exist.
@Franklin2027a Feb 20, 2026
Why the bring people to canada, and not control them?
Why the bring people to canada, and not control them?
Rhetorical question implicitly criticizing government policy for admitting immigrants without adequate oversight or integration controls.
jaberhassan7916 Jan 27, 2026
What do we think about it? I've heard words that are not in any dictionary. Yet, they are understood in their intent. There are too many that are far too ignorant. Those, give them all …
What do we think about it? I've heard words that are not in any dictionary. Yet, they are understood in their intent. There are too many that are far too ignorant. Those, give them all a bad rep. I don't blame them for being here, except those that don't leave when required. However, the government knew it would be a problem with the numbers allowed; lack of resources to ensure they were sent packing when their time expired. It should be codified in law that if you do nkmot leave, your entire family, including extended family gets the boot.
Critique of government immigration policy for admitting excessive numbers without enforcement mechanisms, proposing punitive legal solutions.
LargestFamilyInCanada Jan 27, 2026
This video is very sugar-coated - it's kinda bad, ngl I feel like my city lost its tradition and fell further to poverty, and it's so so so hard to get employed
This video is very sugar-coated - it's kinda bad, ngl I feel like my city lost its tradition and fell further to poverty, and it's so so so hard to get employed
Critiques the video's framing as misleading while sharing personal experience of negative local impacts from immigration.
Tdawg4515 Jan 28, 2026
12:53 "bought a knife at the gas station to protect myself" You've got to say you have it for work or something, Canadians are not allowed to protect themselves with anything but a whistle or …
12:53 "bought a knife at the gas station to protect myself" You've got to say you have it for work or something, Canadians are not allowed to protect themselves with anything but a whistle or screaming while they wait for 911 to send someone.
Criticizes Canadian self-defense laws and regulations, expressing concern about personal safety and government restrictions.
BigDaddyPuffA-lot Jan 28, 2026
She's not allowed to tell the truth because she's a city worker... Shocking.n
She's not allowed to tell the truth because she's a city worker... Shocking.n
Critiques institutional constraints preventing honest public discourse on immigration.
HarveyDarvey1122 Jan 27, 2026
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