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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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Question
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
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
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
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.
Question
0.85
user-fy7ru4ii1i
Sep 23, 2025
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.
Question
0.85
@miguelpena5112
Mar 4, 2025
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.
Question
0.85
srp9819
Sep 19, 2025
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.
Question
0.85
gooniebush
Sep 10, 2025
Question now is how do we correct this. Judicial , Education, Health, social and cultural balance all got to be corrected. How can any political party in a 4 year or 5 year term correct …
Question now is how do we correct this. Judicial , Education, Health, social and cultural balance all got to be corrected. How can any political party in a 4 year or 5 year term correct it?
Primarily seeks information about how to address systemic problems, framed as a genuine inquiry about political feasibility rather than a rhetorical complaint.
varkeyabraham-gz9uk
Aug 26, 2025
And how do you propose they force them to go , seriously though
And how do you propose they force them to go , seriously though
Commenter is asking a clarifying question about how deportation would be enforced, seeking practical information.
Question
0.85
ghettocowboy993
Jul 10, 2025
Is it india or Canada ? Does Canada need a mister Trump ?.
Is it india or Canada ?
Does Canada need a mister Trump ?.
Asks clarifying questions about Canada's identity and leadership, with implicit comparison to Trump/US politics.
SH-bw5fx
Aug 25, 2025
I didn’t get a single question please read the book thoroughly
I didn’t get a single question please read the book thoroughly
User is implicitly requesting help or clarification about study materials, suggesting they didn't understand the video content.
Question
0.85
AulakhRavneet
Jun 3, 2025
The big question is what is Putin promising trump
The big question is what is Putin promising trump
Poses an information-seeking question about alleged political dealings and motivations.
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0.85
@user-xm2pz5mv4t
Mar 5, 2025
I wonder how many Canadians actually feel comfortable with Trudeau.
I wonder how many Canadians actually feel comfortable with Trudeau.
The comment poses an information-seeking question about public sentiment toward Trudeau, though it may also imply skepticism about his leadership.
Question
0.85
@GagandeepSingh-sk6yp
Mar 4, 2025
I need to move to Canada. Serious question, how does a US Citizen become Canadian resident? US is falling apart, no longer a place I love. It's so sad.
I need to move to Canada. Serious question, how does a US Citizen become Canadian resident? US is falling apart, no longer a place I love. It's so sad.
Seeks practical information about Canadian immigration while sharing personal motivation rooted in dissatisfaction with the US.
@anana9157
Mar 4, 2025
How come Canada still hasn't met it's 2% GDP allocated for NATO defense spending?
How come Canada still hasn't met it's 2% GDP allocated for NATO defense spending?
Information-seeking question about Canada's NATO spending commitments, implicitly critiquing policy shortfall.
@geoffreyr5074
Mar 4, 2025
Doesn’t Canada only account for like 5% of USAa gdp or something?
Doesn’t Canada only account for like 5% of USAa gdp or something?
Seeks clarification about Canada's economic size relative to USA, framed as a comparative question.
@Thriftybandits
Mar 4, 2025
Why is it so hard for Trudeau to close Canada border?
Why is it so hard for Trudeau to close Canada border?
Poses an information-seeking question about border policy implementation.
@corgi4pet
Mar 4, 2025
Why can't we have a President like this?
Why can't we have a President like this?
Information-seeking question comparing Canadian and U.S. leadership, implicitly expressing preference for Canadian leadership.
@DavidHernandez-kd6mk
Mar 4, 2025
Can someone ask Trump why he's acting as if he was a Russian asset?
Can someone ask Trump why he's acting as if he was a Russian asset?
Direct question posed to Trump about his behavior and alleged Russian connections, seeking explanation or clarification.
Question
0.85
@pellestorck3776
Mar 4, 2025
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Identity Assertion
CNN
2,313
Tyler Oliveira
1,991
RocaNews
467
JamCan
274
Yoke Immigration Canada
89
Solidarity
CNN
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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