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Policy Critique
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Before 2015, Canada had virtually zero illegal immigration. Today, by the government’s own data, that number has surged to roughly 500,000. Worse still, official projections show that by the end of 2026, another 2.1 million …
Before 2015, Canada had virtually zero illegal immigration. Today, by the government’s own data, that number has surged to roughly 500,000. Worse still, official projections show that by the end of 2026, another 2.1 million temporary residents will see their status expire, many at risk of slipping into illegality. This failure of policy has already fueled a growing underground economy across the country. Deporting just 20,000 people a year is a drop in the bucket. *The only credible response* from the Carney government demands decisive action—raising *deportation* numbers to well over 100,000 annually to restore integrity to the system.
Detailed critique of immigration policy using statistics and projections, arguing for increased deportation enforcement as policy solution.
OrdinaryCanadian-y6p
Feb 7, 2026
Sorry not dividing Canadians. The immigration levels in Cansda have been insane. Many agree they should be reduced.
Sorry not dividing Canadians. The immigration levels in Cansda have been insane. Many agree they should be reduced.
Direct criticism of Canadian immigration policy levels, arguing they are excessive and should be reduced, with appeal to popular consensus.
Policy Critique
0.92
nikaa4237
Feb 23, 2026
Some politicians needed new votes to stay in power, so they opened wide the doors, inviting them and giving them benefits (paid for by taxpayers) without giving a dam that Canada was already in a …
Some politicians needed new votes to stay in power, so they opened wide the doors, inviting them and giving them benefits (paid for by taxpayers) without giving a dam that Canada was already in a housing crisis, Canada HAS to turn the "NO VACANCY" light on and send a bunch back.
And before any governments send $$$ care packages to another country, Canadians should be asked if yes or no and about how much, NOT the governments. They are there to work FOR us not us for them!
Criticizes government immigration policy decisions and their economic consequences (housing crisis, taxpayer burden), while calling for democratic input and deportations.
VinnyVinceViper
Aug 28, 2025
What is he still doing around? Send the Illegal Immigrants and the ones with expired Visa home so we can get caught up on homes and jobs for our own Legal Citizens. Our young people, …
What is he still doing around? Send the Illegal Immigrants and the ones with expired Visa home so we can get caught up on homes and jobs for our own Legal Citizens.
Our young people, whom are the future of Canada cannot even get jobs, because the government is giving potential employers partial money to hire the Immigrants therefore not letting Natural Citizens of Canada GET JOBS.
We need to stop paying taxpayers money to the Illegal Immigrants. Another thing we should be only allowing into our country only skilled workers with trades! Also every immigrant needs to be vetted to see if they have Criminal Records. Also we should not be letting people into our country who do have our Canadian Values and Standards of Humanity. There are certain people being allowed in our country WHO DO NOT fit our society.
Primarily critiques government immigration policy and employer incentives, with secondary economic concerns about job availability and tertiary fear-based framing about unvetted immigrants.
CBrunet-t9x
Feb 17, 2026
Jason Kenney ad "Alberta calling" was more destructive than Liberal Open Borders policy
Jason Kenney ad "Alberta calling" was more destructive than Liberal Open Borders policy
Compares and critiques government policies (Alberta recruitment vs. federal immigration policy) regarding their impact.
Policy Critique
0.92
thegreatnormad3424
Feb 24, 2026
PEQ is decided by quebec province alone btw. not Ottawa
PEQ is decided by quebec province alone btw. not Ottawa
Factual correction clarifying that Quebec's immigration policy (PEQ) is provincial jurisdiction, not federal.
Policy Critique
0.92
mujkocka
Feb 12, 2026
This is the same guy that caused a housing crisis in Canada
This is the same guy that caused a housing crisis in Canada
Directly criticizes the speaker's responsibility for Canada's housing crisis policy outcome.
Policy Critique
0.92
@Meepdeepsleep
Mar 4, 2025
We didn’t keep up our infrastructure expansion at the same rate as our growth through immigration over the last few years. Jobs,hospital personal and bed space, schools, housing (affordable )etc are all overwhelmed and can’t …
We didn’t keep up our infrastructure expansion at the same rate as our growth through immigration over the last few years. Jobs,hospital personal and bed space, schools, housing (affordable )etc are all overwhelmed and can’t cope with the higher numbers. Because of that our children and seniors are high risk for lower education and health care provision etc.
Critiques government policy for failing to expand infrastructure proportionally to immigration, citing overwhelmed services affecting citizens' access to jobs, healthcare, and education.
aguptill1
Jun 17, 2025
3.6+ million permanent immigrants in ~10 years. Hundreds of thousands facing homelessness. Housing supply failed. Wages failed. Aging still rising. This is not incompetence — it’s prioritization.
3.6+ million permanent immigrants in ~10 years.
Hundreds of thousands facing homelessness.
Housing supply failed.
Wages failed.
Aging still rising.
This is not incompetence — it’s prioritization.
Critiques government policy outcomes (immigration numbers vs. housing/wage failures) and suggests intentional prioritization over incompetence.
JuneBrooks-f2u
Jan 27, 2026
Canadian immigration system has become politically corrupted.
Canadian immigration system has become politically corrupted.
Criticizes the immigration system as politically corrupted, targeting government management.
Policy Critique
0.92
dreamday159
Dec 17, 2025
The "immigrants" are not the blame. THE GOVERNMENT that is bringing them in is. Get RID of the Libs who caused this problem. THEY let them in (read INVITED them) to get more votes.
The "immigrants" are not the blame. THE GOVERNMENT that is bringing them in is. Get RID of the Libs who caused this problem. THEY let them in (read INVITED them) to get more votes.
Criticizes government immigration policy and calls for removal of the Liberal government, framing immigration as a deliberate political strategy.
sajanim
Aug 26, 2025
Liberal government has absolutely ruined this country.
Liberal government has absolutely ruined this country.
Direct criticism of government policy and governance without specific immigration focus, attributing national problems to liberal administration.
Policy Critique
0.92
kennedyperry8921
Jan 27, 2026
In Canada Trudeau has hurt us more with tax increases in last 5 years than Trumps tarrifs. Young people have next to zero chance to afford to buy a house. This is Trudeau's fault not …
In Canada Trudeau has hurt us more with tax increases in last 5 years than Trumps tarrifs. Young people have next to zero chance to afford to buy a house. This is Trudeau's fault not Trumps!
Directly criticizes Trudeau's tax policy and blames him for housing affordability crisis, combining policy analysis with economic concerns.
@Enoch9500bc
Mar 4, 2025
Vassy here obnoxiously arguing that non Canadians have a right to our health services with 0 contributions and we have to argue why they don't. Our country is broke. Our economy is on the decline …
Vassy here obnoxiously arguing that non Canadians have a right to our health services with 0 contributions and we have to argue why they don't. Our country is broke. Our economy is on the decline and we have a major health care crisis. That's why we need to cut this waste.
Criticizes government policy on healthcare access for non-citizens while framing it as economically wasteful given Canada's fiscal and healthcare crises.
oboroshogun
Feb 24, 2026
If you come to Canada to go to school you shouldnt expect it to lead to residency.
If you come to Canada to go to school you shouldnt expect it to lead to residency.
Directly critiques government policy regarding international student pathways to residency.
Policy Critique
0.92
DonaldMains
Feb 15, 2026
None of the LPC know what is going on and either don't answer questions or attack the person for asking the question. It is pathetic
None of the LPC know what is going on and either don't answer questions or attack the person for asking the question. It is pathetic
Criticizes government officials (LPC) for not answering questions and attacking questioners, focusing on bureaucratic accountability.
Policy Critique
0.92
alanjackson1015
Feb 26, 2026
How is imposing a 25% tariff helping the canadian people exactly? Except making us pay even more in an already hard inflation context. \nYour own ego is blinding you, Trudeau.
How is imposing a 25% tariff helping the canadian people exactly? Except making us pay even more in an already hard inflation context. \nYour own ego is blinding you, Trudeau.
Directly criticizes government tariff policy and its economic consequences, questioning its effectiveness for Canadian citizens.
@r1v3rw0lf
Mar 4, 2025
Canada situation is not immigrant’s fault, this is government fault. Someone from a third world nation, will always try to find better opportunities in a different country and this is valid. The issue is that …
Canada situation is not immigrant’s fault, this is government fault.
Someone from a third world nation, will always try to find better opportunities in a different country and this is valid.
The issue is that Canadian
Government needs to be strong enough and make revision to its immigration system; many people works years and years with no proper documentation, no declaring taxes because they are being paid in cash…not even speaking a basic English, however they have a life in Canada. It’s their fault? No, they just take advantage of a weak system.
Is government fault? Sure.
Distinguishes between immigrant agency (valid opportunity-seeking) and government responsibility for weak regulatory systems, critiquing policy implementation rather than immigrants themselves.
mirlaclase9789
Aug 29, 2025
Great start. 64% decrease in foreign students is a huge cut and definitely needed. Middle class tax cut is a step in the right direction and the $10 NSF fee is actually a huge underrated …
Great start. 64% decrease in foreign students is a huge cut and definitely needed. Middle class tax cut is a step in the right direction and the $10 NSF fee is actually a huge underrated change. I’ll admit I’ve been in the situation where I forgot which day my bill is coming out and didn’t have my bank account prepared accordingly. Getting slapped with $50+ NSF fees just made it even worse. Nice to see a cap on that now as I felt like companies were abusing it.
Commenter approves of specific policy changes (foreign student cuts, tax cuts, NSF fee caps) and supports them with personal experience.
MidgardGamesTV
Jan 21, 2026
I would still accept people graduating from Quebec university with degrees in Computer Science, Medicine, mathematics. It is just being more selective.
I would still accept people graduating from Quebec university with degrees in Computer Science, Medicine, mathematics. It is just being more selective.
Proposes a selective immigration approach based on professional qualifications rather than blanket restrictions.
Policy Critique
0.90
BobThompson-y9p
Nov 25, 2025
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