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Looks like I'll be buying European or Chinese
Looks like I'll be buying European or Chinese
References consumer purchasing decisions in response to political/trade concerns, engaging with economic consequences.
@MarioMancinelli82 Mar 4, 2025
Omg Bravo to that first woman!! We have to do something Canada!! The young lady that spoke brought me tears. How can the young people have families??? They can't afford to look after themselves let …
Omg Bravo to that first woman!! We have to do something Canada!! The young lady that spoke brought me tears. How can the young people have families??? They can't afford to look after themselves let alone a family. So so sad and scary. Omg, so many good points!! Canadians we have to stand up and say something!!! Trudeau ruined this country and now Carney is going to make it much worse!!!
Focuses on housing affordability and economic hardship for young people, with emotional appeals and calls for action.
portugualinmyheart6164 Aug 27, 2025
What about old people brought here, never worked one hour in Canada, but receive pension, medical and dental benefits, or stay on welfare?? What about emigration business that evolved in BC like mushrooms after rain?? …
What about old people brought here, never worked one hour in Canada, but receive pension, medical and dental benefits, or stay on welfare?? What about emigration business that evolved in BC like mushrooms after rain?? Who's paying for this category of emigrants??
Questions about fiscal costs of immigration benefits and welfare, framed as economic concern about who pays.
romedison Feb 17, 2026
pretty wild how basic cable is a luxury honestly. Ive had it for a few months when my and my g/f moved to our very first apartment like 15-20 years ago and its been outa …
pretty wild how basic cable is a luxury honestly. Ive had it for a few months when my and my g/f moved to our very first apartment like 15-20 years ago and its been outa the budget ever since. Used to be in every middle class home across Canada
Combines personal experience with broader economic commentary about declining middle-class affordability and cost of living in Canada.
macrostiffproductions2978 Aug 26, 2025
No doubt about it, Canada is for Canadians. If you wanted to, you could deport millions of immigrants, but let's be real about the cost. The Canadian economy, its pensions, its farms, and its health …
No doubt about it, Canada is for Canadians. If you wanted to, you could deport millions of immigrants, but let's be real about the cost. The Canadian economy, its pensions, its farms, and its health sector all rely on immigrants to pay taxes and fill jobs. It's not some big conspiracy about population replacement; it's just about the economy. You can't have one without the other. Canadians aren't the only ones dealing with this. In Asia and Africa, it's a different kind of immigrant, the ones with money who buy up land and property, driving locals out of the market. They're not given an ear either, because money talks. It’s always been about the money and the power, and Canadians should understand that perspective too. The culture or religion of a few bad apples shouldn’t be used to tarnish every immigrant. We do need to do a better job screening people, but it’s not fair to paint everyone with the same brush. In the U.S., Indian immigrants are top earners and incredibly successful, but people still complain that they’re "taking their jobs." So, if an Indian person is a failure, they're a problem. If they're a success, they're still a problem. They can't win. This old colonial mindset is alive and well. It's tough for some people to process that a person of color can outsmart them and rise up by their own bootstrap. But when those same folks go to Asia or Africa, suddenly they feel that old nostalgia and are much more comfortable with the social hierarchy there. It would be ideal if no one had to leave their home country for a better life. When we have more justice in the world for everyone, maybe we won't have to keep having these conversations.
Primarily argues that immigrants are economically necessary for Canada's economy, pensions, farms, and health sector, while also addressing moral fairness and comparing to other countries.
zuckthebetacuck2789 Aug 26, 2025
Poor countries are unfree and have higher malnutrition. That causes lower IQs. It’s why North Korea has lower IQs than South Korea. IQs are not fixed in stone. North Korean IQs improve when they escape …
Poor countries are unfree and have higher malnutrition. That causes lower IQs. It’s why North Korea has lower IQs than South Korea. IQs are not fixed in stone. North Korean IQs improve when they escape to South Korea. And Canada’s immigration program is selective. Funny how racists like to pretend that immigration isn’t selective. It’s to prevent immigrants from being on welfare more than the citizen population, which is how it should be. Higher-skilled workers are mostly chosen to immigrate. They make good money through their skills, and are giving back to the country through paying taxes. This includes Africans, especially Christian ones. This guy isn’t fully using his head, ironically.
Defends Canada's selective immigration policy by arguing higher-skilled immigrants contribute economically through taxes and wages.
user-mf9yl2pf3v Feb 18, 2026
YOUR LIFE STYLE IS MORE EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU MUST PARTY, YOU MUST TRAVEL, YOU MUST GO ON VACATION, YOU MUST HAVE HUNDRED OF TATOOS THAT COST SO MUCH!!!! YOU MUST ALWAYS BUY NEW CLOTHES, NEW MODELS, …
YOUR LIFE STYLE IS MORE EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU MUST PARTY, YOU MUST TRAVEL, YOU MUST GO ON VACATION, YOU MUST HAVE HUNDRED OF TATOOS THAT COST SO MUCH!!!! YOU MUST ALWAYS BUY NEW CLOTHES, NEW MODELS, NEW MANICURE PEDICURE, NEW HAIR CUTS, NEW CELL PHONE EVERY SEASON, NEW CAR, NEW THIS NEW THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU LIFE STYLE IS HOLDING YOU BACK, NOT THE IMMIGRANTS, THE IMMIGRANTS SPENT LESS AND HIDE THEIR MONEY!!!!!!!!MOST OF THE IMMIGRANT UNDERSTAND AND KNOW HOW TO CALCULATE THEIR MONTHLLYY MONEY!!!!!!!!! WHILE SOME CANADIANS WHO GREW UP AS A MIDDEL CLASS, ALL WHAT THEY KNOW IS SPENDING!!! AND ESPECIALLY WHEN SOME ONE LOVE PARTYING ALCOHOLE SMOKING AND THE LEGALIZED WEED, KEEPS YOUR MIND IN A TOO RELAXING MOTION NO MOTION YOU ARE MUTE FOR MONTHS TILL YOU LOSE YOU JOB!!!!THAN YOU GO CRY TO MOMY AND DADY!!!!!!!!! MOST OF IMMIGRANT COME FROM POOR COUNTRIES AND HARD LIFE THOUGH THEM THE VALUE OF THE PENNY!!!!!!!! I WAS MARRIED TO A CANADIAN HUSBAND, NO MATTER HOW MUCH HE MAKE MONTHLY, SINCE HE WAS WORKING IN SALES, HE WILL ALWAYS ALWAYS FIND A SPENDING AVENUE!! WE WERE SUPPOSED TO PUT MONEY ASSIDE FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN!!! HE WILL ALWYAS ALWAYS ALWAYS FIND A WAITING DEEP HOLE TO PLACE THEM IN!!!!!!!! HI LIFE WAS VERY VERY EROGANT!!!!!!!!!BUYING NEW CLOTHING TODAY, YOU WILL FIND THEM TRAINNING ON THE GROUND!!!EVEN MY SON WAS 7 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME, HE TOLD ME MOM THE TIE YOU BOUGHT MY DAD RECENTLY IS ON THE GROUND!!!!!!THAT SPEAK FOR ALL HIS CLOTHING!!!! HIS MOM WAS THE MAN OF THE HOUSE HE USED SAY WHEN HE WAKES UP IN THE MORNING WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER, HE WILL FIND HIS MOM PICKED UP HIS DIRTY CLOTHES AND PLACE THE FRESHLY WASHED CLOTHING BESIDE HIS BED!!!! SOME PARENT DID TOO MUCH FOR THEIR CHILDREN,, AND THESE KIDS GROW UP TO BE LESS MOTIVATED, FOR WHAT THEY GOT EVERYTHING WHEN THEY GREW UP,!!!! AND THE POOR DIDN'T HAVE THAT SO THEY WORK HARD TO HAVE THAT WHAT WAS MISSING IN HIS CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH!!!!!!!!
Argues that Canadians' expensive lifestyles and poor financial discipline, not immigrants, are the real economic problem; contrasts immigrant frugality with Canadian spending habits.
mahboubaattafi Aug 25, 2025
We are losing entrepreneurship. Government restrictions and the lack of building. They just keep bringing in people to raise the population. All these new people who don't want to contribute and just live in the …
We are losing entrepreneurship. Government restrictions and the lack of building. They just keep bringing in people to raise the population. All these new people who don't want to contribute and just live in the system. To many, to fast
Argues that immigration policy prioritizes population growth over entrepreneurship and economic contribution, with concerns about system dependency.
Tbone1492 Aug 25, 2025
cut the gas America buys from Canada and sell it to Germany who buys murican gas
cut the gas America buys from Canada and sell it to Germany who buys murican gas
Proposes redirecting gas sales based on economic/trade considerations, framed as a policy suggestion.
@tamkin007 Mar 4, 2025
Yes stupid men go get there ass kicked every day\nYou have blocked AB oil and gas from going anywhere other than us\nSo Trump can shut down CANADAS oil patch \nThat will destroy CANADA \nOIL money …
Yes stupid men go get there ass kicked every day\nYou have blocked AB oil and gas from going anywhere other than us\nSo Trump can shut down CANADAS oil patch \nThat will destroy CANADA \nOIL money is what pays the bills Trump can shut it off today \nMake a deal with Rusha and never take another barrel from canada again
Critique of Trudeau's oil policy decisions and warning about economic vulnerability to Trump's potential trade retaliation affecting Canada's energy sector.
@mjskogen495 Mar 4, 2025
With all the tax that our people pay thats why can't afford to have kids then bring illegals to have all the kids and pay them for it no wonder we not having kids.
With all the tax that our people pay thats why can't afford to have kids then bring illegals to have all the kids and pay them for it no wonder we not having kids.
Argues that tax resources spent on immigrants prevent Canadians from affording children, framing immigration as an economic burden and demographic threat.
montahakarbarani948 Aug 25, 2025
Most of the immigrants landing here in Canada are not boosting our economy but just becoming a liability taking the country backward rather than progress. Tye government should stop immigration including refugees, at least for …
Most of the immigrants landing here in Canada are not boosting our economy but just becoming a liability taking the country backward rather than progress. Tye government should stop immigration including refugees, at least for a while. Not that I don’t want to help these people but we just dont have the resources for now to accommodate them. ‘m shocked to hear that 817,000 people landed in Canada. Add three zeros to it because these people pay at least a $1000 as administrative fee to government IRCC. So that is $817,000,000 Canadian Dollars. Close to a Billion. What is government doing with this money? No Government, we Canadians dont want that money in our GDP. He has enough natural resources that can sustain ourself. Stop selling cheap oil to US. And back to people who come here as immigrants. You are in a different country to have a new life. There is no point in protecting here in Canada about the things happening in your home country. Have some common sense. It’s just an other news for media. When you do such things, Canadian resource are wasted like cops have to make sure the protest goes peacefully and many more. People who are not part of it are getting affected. And to all immigrants please please please, speak in english. I know that you all are comfortable speaking in your native language. Speak that at your private place. Not in public place or work place. That is basic manners. Dont speak out loud in phone in public places. It’s not manners. Funny that people are asking to change the classes taught in French😂 This proves that they are not students but in disguise, as students. Here in Canada, to loot Canada and weaken the country. If you want class in english in a french speaking province better move out of Quebec.
Extended critique arguing immigrants are economic liabilities, calls for immigration pause, questions government spending, and expresses resource scarcity concerns.
nibinaugustin Aug 25, 2025
She’s crying about making $21 an hour. I wish I was making that. It would also help if our youth came out of the basement, stopped playing video games, got off TikTok, stopped smoking that …
She’s crying about making $21 an hour. I wish I was making that. It would also help if our youth came out of the basement, stopped playing video games, got off TikTok, stopped smoking that “funny stuff,” and maybe actually tried applying for those jobs.
Critiques wage levels and argues domestic youth should fill jobs rather than immigrants, focusing on economic competition.
giancarlo2349 Aug 25, 2025
Can't wait to watch Canada's economy to tank. Since they think they are so tuff lol. Our economy can handle it but Canada can't. It'll kill there economy that's why they are crying.
Can't wait to watch Canada's economy to tank. Since they think they are so tuff lol. Our economy can handle it but Canada can't. It'll kill there economy that's why they are crying.
Argues that Canada's economy is weaker and will suffer more than the US economy from trade actions, using economic vulnerability as primary concern.
@jerryschullar2780 Mar 4, 2025
Good. Too many immigrants is a strain on all benefits for Canadian citizens. Citizens should be cared for first and foremost.
Good. Too many immigrants is a strain on all benefits for Canadian citizens. Citizens should be cared for first and foremost.
Argues that high immigration strains social benefits and that citizen welfare should be prioritized, framing immigration as an economic burden.
philtaylor78020 Apr 16, 2025
7500 a month for immigrants. How much do canadians on welfare get. TELL ME.
7500 a month for immigrants. How much do canadians on welfare get. TELL ME.
Compares welfare benefits for immigrants versus Canadian citizens, implying unfair economic disparity through rhetorical questioning.
Johnrider1234 Feb 27, 2026
This will cause much damage to the economy and the American people, but it will help the billionaires enrich themselves even more. They always know how to use a good economic crisis to their advantage.
This will cause much damage to the economy and the American people, but it will help the billionaires enrich themselves even more. They always know how to use a good economic crisis to their advantage.
Critiques economic consequences of policy, arguing it harms ordinary people while enriching billionaires.
@blandest4788 Mar 4, 2025
The trade war has begun now he wants to discuss how we’re going to adapt to the economic nightmare how we can survive this and how we can defeat Trump’s bullshit
The trade war has begun now he wants to discuss how we’re going to adapt to the economic nightmare how we can survive this and how we can defeat Trump’s bullshit
Discusses the economic impact of the trade war and Canada's need to adapt to economic hardship caused by Trump's policies.
@calebwyman5510 Mar 4, 2025
I dont see a problem here, US and Canada are G7 countries and still they are rich.
I dont see a problem here, US and Canada are G7 countries and still they are rich.
Comment addresses economic status and wealth of G7 nations in context of trade discussions.
@JohnA4564 Mar 5, 2025
Let’s watch Trump’s Wealth fund grow immensely with the tariff money. Trump and his billionaire friends will put that money straight into their pockets and bankrupt America.
Let’s watch Trump’s Wealth fund grow immensely with the tariff money. Trump and his billionaire friends will put that money straight into their pockets and bankrupt America.
Critiques tariff policy as economically self-serving for elites while implying moral wrongdoing.
@judi1989 Mar 4, 2025
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