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Economic Argument

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People don’t migrate for culture, they do it primarily for ECONOMIC reasons .
People don’t migrate for culture, they do it primarily for ECONOMIC reasons .
States a factual assertion that economic reasons, not cultural factors, are the primary driver of migration.
faithm2535 Aug 24, 2025
It's not enough because you can work 10 hours at 21$ make 210$ pay your tax your left maybe with 140$ pay 15% on any purchase your left with 115$ gas with the large lands …
It's not enough because you can work 10 hours at 21$ make 210$ pay your tax your left maybe with 140$ pay 15% on any purchase your left with 115$ gas with the large lands we have maybe 10$ to 20$ per day because again it's just taxed insurance 500$ per month and rent 1200$ for one room with strangers. 8$ bag of chips 20$+ subway for a fkn sandwich. 10$beer like it's gold. Oh yeah and yesterday I saw eska(water) at 7.50$ plus fee for plastic bottles. Another tax bottles, cans, bags, batteries all taxes like it wasn't enough tax out there. School tax med tax first home welcome tax 5k . There's no better money then fee and tax.credit tax take your money out tax
Detailed critique of cost of living, wages, taxes, and affordability in Canada with specific dollar amounts and expense categories.
ToddspinTod Aug 25, 2025
Think what that means to housing, health care, schools even traffic!!!
Think what that means to housing, health care, schools even traffic!!!
Raises concerns about resource strain (housing, healthcare, schools, traffic) attributed to immigration policy.
johns9969 Jan 18, 2026
Canadian sleeping in their Cars🚙 in extreme cold weather conditions can’t find jobs / affordable housing our youths need job/affordable housing / future Our Gov. Must step in to clear the mess
Canadian sleeping in their Cars🚙 in extreme cold weather conditions can’t find jobs / affordable housing our youths need job/affordable housing / future Our Gov. Must step in to clear the mess
Focuses on housing affordability, employment, and government responsibility to address economic hardship for citizens.
sanir-t6m Jan 18, 2026
US gets 50% of Canada's natural gas production and $100B+ of crude oil from Canada - all US consumers will be stuck with the price increases... don't matter if you are red or blue.
US gets 50% of Canada's natural gas production and $100B+ of crude oil from Canada - all US consumers will be stuck with the price increases... don't matter if you are red or blue.
Analyzes economic impacts of trade policy on energy prices and consumer costs across political lines.
@jonbe9 Mar 4, 2025
Canada has a population of 40 million while the U.S. has 330 million. Take a wild guess why Canada has a trade surplus with the United States.
Canada has a population of 40 million while the U.S. has 330 million. Take a wild guess why Canada has a trade surplus with the United States.
Uses demographic and economic data to explain trade dynamics between Canada and the US.
@docbryan01 Mar 4, 2025
Immigration became a business model: • Corporations get cheap labor • Universities collect $37+ billion/year • Government inflates GDP & tax revenue Citizens get food banks, rent crisis, and stagnant wages.
Immigration became a business model: • Corporations get cheap labor • Universities collect $37+ billion/year • Government inflates GDP & tax revenue Citizens get food banks, rent crisis, and stagnant wages.
Analyzes immigration through economic lens, arguing it benefits corporations and institutions while harming citizens through wage stagnation and housing crisis.
JuneBrooks-f2u Jan 27, 2026
As long as they pay taxes , alls fair
As long as they pay taxes , alls fair
Pragmatic argument that tax contribution legitimizes immigrant presence, implying economic participation as the basis for acceptance.
sheldonjplanktonn Jan 29, 2026
And you wonder why housing is so expensive... Its called supply and demand
And you wonder why housing is so expensive... Its called supply and demand
Commenter attributes high housing costs to immigration-driven supply and demand dynamics.
tracyknowles4680 Feb 13, 2026
Its all the rich and powerful that can exploit cheap labour that are in favour of immigration. Most Canadians cant find jobs, most of the average population is struggling, its unfortunate our government for the …
Its all the rich and powerful that can exploit cheap labour that are in favour of immigration. Most Canadians cant find jobs, most of the average population is struggling, its unfortunate our government for the past decade has only been listening to the needs of the rich
Critiques immigration policy on economic grounds, arguing it benefits the wealthy through cheap labor while harming average Canadians' job prospects.
amazingamx1255 Feb 13, 2026
Most Canadians are not against immigration. We just took too many immigrants in there wasn’t enough places for them to live. It wasn’t fair to them or the people living here. Things had to change. …
Most Canadians are not against immigration. We just took too many immigrants in there wasn’t enough places for them to live. It wasn’t fair to them or the people living here. Things had to change. It’s not that we don’t want people coming. It’s just that we have no housing housing has to increase by millions of unitsand we were in the process of doing that right now.
Focuses on housing shortage and infrastructure capacity as the core issue driving immigration reduction, framed as fairness to both groups.
RobertMacpherson-t7m Feb 12, 2026
You can't take in more immigrants than you have housing for. Where is the common sense on this issue?
You can't take in more immigrants than you have housing for. Where is the common sense on this issue?
Argues that immigration policy lacks common sense by pointing to housing shortage as a constraint on immigrant intake.
FrankCharette Feb 26, 2026
There was not a need to import workers in mass there was a need to raise wages. Mass Immigration is causing massive wage stagnation.
There was not a need to import workers in mass there was a need to raise wages. Mass Immigration is causing massive wage stagnation.
Argues that wage increases should replace mass immigration to address wage stagnation.
T.614-p4g Feb 12, 2026
to be honest canada could not come up with population needed to sustain itself, you need a large population for this country to run.
to be honest canada could not come up with population needed to sustain itself, you need a large population for this country to run.
Argues that Canada requires immigration for population and economic sustainability.
puneetsingh691 Sep 19, 2025
She didn't work in her field for 1 1/2 year as a new migrant. TELL US. How long should we pay for immigrants to live and not work for. She's saying 1.5 years is not …
She didn't work in her field for 1 1/2 year as a new migrant. TELL US. How long should we pay for immigrants to live and not work for. She's saying 1.5 years is not enough. So we have to feed them for 5-10 years before they contribute? I WANT PAID VACATION IN HAWAII TOO WITH EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Why am I not getting it? I've never spent 1.5 years not working and I'm 38 years old. WTH
Challenges the economic burden of supporting immigrants during employment gaps, questioning welfare duration.
jamming8769 Feb 11, 2026
Canada's broke baby taxes going ⬆️
Canada's broke baby taxes going ⬆️
Critiques Canada's fiscal situation, claiming the country is financially troubled and taxes are increasing.
tbone1294 Feb 11, 2026
I like Justin, but I still won’t vote for the liberals because of housing bubble
I like Justin, but I still won’t vote for the liberals because of housing bubble
Expresses personal political decision based on housing affordability concerns, a core economic issue.
@wetbadger2 Mar 4, 2025
She works in a retail store, we have Canadians that can do that.
She works in a retail store, we have Canadians that can do that.
Argues that Canadian citizens should fill retail jobs instead of immigrants, focusing on labor market competition and job availability.
993CarreraPolarSilver Feb 12, 2026
Anti immigrant sentiment are base on Xenophobia & insecurity.. Pro immigrant policy are base on stats & economics.. Canadian low birthrate of 1.25 children (350k) need to be at 3 children (850k), so Trudeau policy …
Anti immigrant sentiment are base on Xenophobia & insecurity.. Pro immigrant policy are base on stats & economics.. Canadian low birthrate of 1.25 children (350k) need to be at 3 children (850k), so Trudeau policy of 500k immigrant per yr is on point. The gov just failed to plan better, like build enough houses..
Defends immigration policy using demographic and economic statistics, arguing low birth rates justify high immigration while critiquing housing planning failures.
RedHanded1969 Feb 12, 2026
This is the system: Student immigrates to Canada on a student Visa, gets a Diploma which they use to get a Post-Graduation Work Permit, this is used to get Permanent Residence (PR). After 3 years …
This is the system: Student immigrates to Canada on a student Visa, gets a Diploma which they use to get a Post-Graduation Work Permit, this is used to get Permanent Residence (PR). After 3 years apply for Citizenship, which makes it easier to bring their parents into Canada. Those parents apply for PR, then wait 3 years, after which they can also apply for Citizenship. If they are 55+ years old, they don't need to take the test or prove they can speak the English. They just apply and get become Citizens. All of this while enjoying the benefits of a Socialized Healthcare, Old Age Pension after 65+, Canada Child Benefit paid to parents with kids under 18, and more. This is not a sustainable economic model, we WILL run out of money. Technically we already have 😂
Detailed critique of immigration pathways focused on economic sustainability and fiscal burden claims.
sadgefishh Jan 28, 2026
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