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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
Comments Labeled
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
Model
Claude Haiku
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1,353 comments
Who is the man on the right of Trudeau?
Who is the man on the right of Trudeau?
Asks for identification of a person in the video.
@bakeev
Mar 4, 2025
So how much are they making when you play their game ?
So how much are they making when you play their game ?
The comment is an information-seeking question about earnings or compensation related to content.
Question
0.85
kojoefante
Jan 29, 2026
Won’t the tariffs go away if Canada secures their southern border?
Won’t the tariffs go away if Canada secures their southern border?
Commenter asks a conditional question about tariffs and border security, seeking clarification on policy mechanics.
@OGLD
Mar 4, 2025
Did you know that the Prime Minister of Canada is a boxer? For real?
Did you know that the Prime Minister of Canada is a boxer? For real?
Asks a factual question about the Prime Minister's background, though phrased as a rhetorical statement.
@ireal2102
Mar 4, 2025
Thought it was gonna be Edmonton. Or Calgary. Or airdrie. Or anywhere
Thought it was gonna be Edmonton. Or Calgary. Or airdrie. Or anywhere
Commenter is expressing surprise/questioning why the video focused on a specific location rather than other Alberta cities.
Question
0.85
jaycezeniuk2506
Sep 30, 2025
Is this India?
Is this India?
Asks a clarifying question about the video's subject matter, implicitly comparing Canada to India.
leetee007o
Jan 27, 2026
Really did you check Tim Hortons, Walmart, and the other fast food joints? Are you even looking?
Really did you check Tim Hortons, Walmart, and the other fast food joints? Are you even looking?
Poses rhetorical questions challenging the commenter's observation about employment patterns in specific businesses.
Question
0.85
1949_saves
Sep 27, 2025
Doesn't more fentanyl go into Canada from the US than the other way around?
Doesn't more fentanyl go into Canada from the US than the other way around?
Direct information-seeking question about drug trafficking patterns between US and Canada.
Question
0.85
@stanfordturner
Mar 4, 2025
While you guys are fighting how does this effect ordinary people
While you guys are fighting how does this effect ordinary people
Commenter is asking how political conflict affects ordinary people, seeking clarification on real-world impacts.
@debrasmith4644
Mar 4, 2025
What does the Trump administration do to stop the flow of Fentanyl into Canada? Surely it is not a one-way flow.
What does the Trump administration do to stop the flow of Fentanyl into Canada? Surely it is not a one-way flow.
Asks about US policy on fentanyl flow while implying bilateral responsibility, combining information-seeking with cross-border comparison.
@pietekoo5559
Mar 4, 2025
Where does sharia law fit into it?
Where does sharia law fit into it?
Direct question seeking information about how religious law relates to immigration policy.
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0.85
user-fy7ru4ii1i
Sep 23, 2025
Why is Canada attacking the US?
Why is Canada attacking the US?
Seeks clarification or information about Canada's actions, phrased as a direct question.
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0.85
@user-zu5do6ri6r
Mar 4, 2025
As an Indian, what is this?
As an Indian, what is this?
Brief question seeking clarification or expressing confusion about the video content, with identity marker ('As an Indian').
Shourya-i7e
Feb 1, 2026
So, Donald was right about the drugs?
So, Donald was right about the drugs?
The comment seeks confirmation or clarification about a claim, phrased as an information-seeking question.
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0.85
@miguelpena5112
Mar 4, 2025
“What we are saying to students abroad is come, and you might be able to stay - but that’s not a guarantee” Am I smoking something or are international students by definition no supposed to …
“What we are saying to students abroad is come, and you might be able to stay - but that’s not a guarantee”
Am I smoking something or are international students by definition no supposed to be temporary residents here for an education? What entitles them to stay?
Comment poses rhetorical questions challenging the premise that international students should expect permanent residency, seeking clarification on policy logic.
CristianoRonaldo272
Feb 3, 2026
Ok, show me people who are drug addict in Brampton or in downtown toronto , who you can call crackhead
Ok,
show me people who are drug addict in Brampton or in downtown toronto , who you can call crackhead
Requests evidence or clarification about claims regarding drug addiction in specific Canadian cities, seeking factual verification.
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0.85
srp9819
Sep 19, 2025
I thought fetanyl is an essential medical drug?
I thought fetanyl is an essential medical drug?
Information-seeking question about fentanyl's medical status, likely challenging claims made in the video about the drug.
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0.85
@ignatiuschua5268
Mar 4, 2025
i dont think montreal is 30 mins away from the us border
i dont think montreal is 30 mins away from the us border
The commenter is expressing doubt about a factual claim made in the video, seeking clarification or correction about Montreal's distance from the US border.
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0.85
wabdev
Feb 4, 2026
Lets talk about immigrants coming to Canada and having children.
Lets talk about immigrants coming to Canada and having children.
Opens a discussion topic seeking to explore the subject of immigrant families and children in Canada.
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0.85
gooniebush
Sep 10, 2025
Very well said. Lets see how trumps speach goes tonight?
Very well said. Lets see how trumps speach goes tonight?
Seeks information about an upcoming political speech, expressing curiosity about future events.
Question
0.85
@sally_686
Mar 4, 2025
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Identity Assertion
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2,313
Tyler Oliveira
1,991
RocaNews
467
JamCan
274
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89
Solidarity
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4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
CNN
3,445
Tyler Oliveira
551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
CNN
2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira
1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
Tyler Oliveira
1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
CNN
1,480
Tyler Oliveira
820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
CNN
1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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