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Policy Critique
5,980 comments
trade more with Europe.
trade more with Europe.
Brief policy suggestion advocating for increased trade with Europe as an alternative direction.
Policy Critique
0.85
@pym75
Mar 4, 2025
Very good report. The labour shortage will only grow as the population gets older. The Trudeau government tried to deal with it but may have gone too far. The Carney government is scaling back but …
Very good report. The labour shortage will only grow as the population gets older. The Trudeau government tried to deal with it but may have gone too far. The Carney government is scaling back but eventually the reality of the labour shortage will dictate the direction. Is it dividing the country? Not sure but there are definitely two camps with business supporting immigration.
Analyzes government immigration policy responses to labor shortages, acknowledges trade-offs, and notes political division while maintaining a balanced, analytical tone.
theomichael9096
Feb 15, 2026
2.9 million housing issues have been resolved for some homeless Canadians. There is a shortage of high-school science teachers. Students have to wait more than a year to get grade 11 physics and other science …
2.9 million housing issues have been resolved for some homeless Canadians. There is a shortage of high-school science teachers. Students have to wait more than a year to get grade 11 physics and other science courses like biology. I think 2.9 million would free up some classes. It's kind of difficult to make doctors in Canada, if you don't have your high-school science. I hope this will free up the healthcare system because it is pure garbage. I have been waiting a year and a half for a surgery! Joke Government. Corrupt and Incompetent! Polygraph, Audit, Drug Test all of Government!! It's a DISGRACE!!
Criticizes government policy on immigration and housing while expressing concerns about resource allocation affecting healthcare and education systems.
RochLamarche
Feb 15, 2026
Trudeau, you haven’t resigned yet???
Trudeau, you haven’t resigned yet???
Criticism of Trudeau's continued tenure as prime minister, questioning his resignation.
Policy Critique
0.85
@itsraining5867
Mar 4, 2025
Canada (and many other countries) spent decades supporting the maintenance of US hegemony. Look what it got us? To a position where we're pretty much greatly dependent on, and at the mercy of the US. …
Canada (and many other countries) spent decades supporting the maintenance of US hegemony. Look what it got us? To a position where we're pretty much greatly dependent on, and at the mercy of the US. We need to invest more in our own country and make our own products. We should also trade with other countries regardless of what the US thinks of those countries. Trump wants Canada to put tariffs on China in the attempt to further impede that country's economic growth so the US will remain the economic hegemony. Never mind that a trade war with China would put Canada in an even worse position. Given the current events, I say we trade with China even more!
Critiques Canadian foreign policy dependence on the US and advocates for alternative trade strategies, with comparative framing of Canada's position relative to US hegemony.
@Earthling3996
Mar 4, 2025
People complaining do not acknowledge that Canada created a corrupt system where educational institutions made money from foreign students, foreign students in return were happy as long as they got to work. At least they …
People complaining do not acknowledge that Canada created a corrupt system where educational institutions made money from foreign students, foreign students in return were happy as long as they got to work. At least they are willing to work and pay taxes. In fact, we should look at the root cause of these problems. It is the colleges making money off these immigrants, it is the corporations who do not want to pay decent living wages to Canadians so they are hiring these immigrants at minimum wage jobs. This is called capitalism where the corporate has to save as much money as possible for their shareholders. So yes immigration is a huge problem but immigrants alone are not at fault. The fault lies with the government (federal, provincial and municipal) and the corporate entities in Canada as well.
Systematic critique of government and corporate policies as root causes of immigration problems, rejecting immigrant-blaming in favor of structural analysis.
inaeckhard1439
Feb 14, 2026
People as immigrants should simulate with this country where their came.. They shouldn't have their own culture .
People as immigrants should simulate with this country where their came.. They shouldn't have their own culture .
Critiques immigrant integration policy, arguing against multiculturalism and demanding cultural assimilation.
agatajaroszek5764
Feb 15, 2026
Trump is NOT a smart guy. He's a useful idiot for authoritarian regimes across the globe.
Trump is NOT a smart guy. He's a useful idiot for authoritarian regimes across the globe.
Direct criticism of Trump's competence and characterization as a tool for authoritarian regimes, framed as political analysis.
Policy Critique
0.85
@mikegiunta4560
Mar 4, 2025
NOTHING will ever be enough for the Dumb FELON!! HE PLAYS GAMES LIKE A CHILD!!!
NOTHING will ever be enough for the Dumb FELON!! HE PLAYS GAMES LIKE A CHILD!!!
Harsh criticism of Trump's leadership style and decision-making approach.
Policy Critique
0.85
@ltimore451
Mar 4, 2025
If Quebec can loosen their language-related laws, existing Canadian citizens and permanent residents from across the country can actually get decent jobs without having to get in foreign workers.
If Quebec can loosen their language-related laws, existing Canadian citizens and permanent residents from across the country can actually get decent jobs without having to get in foreign workers.
Critiques language policy and immigration policy as barriers to employment for citizens, linking regulatory reform to labor market outcomes.
travelshad
Feb 13, 2026
This is about china and you all know that. We talked about putting tariffs On Russia and all they did is decide to work together and now the u.S is trying to stop that. And …
This is about china and you all know that. We talked about putting tariffs On Russia and all they did is decide to work together and now the u.S is trying to stop that. And we are citizens are going to pay the brunt of it, not corporations or billionaires.. We as citizens now have to financially fight back against our own government
Critiques government policy on tariffs and trade relations while arguing citizens bear economic costs that corporations avoid.
@harveyross8624
Mar 4, 2025
It is quite apparent that bluffs and bullying are not good approaches in dealing with our close allies. We have put the United States in a very shameful standing around the world. I just don't …
It is quite apparent that bluffs and bullying are not good approaches in dealing with our close allies. We have put the United States in a very shameful standing around the world. I just don't know what is exactly we are doing. Our economy is showing decline and we are losing our friends. So what is the expected end game here?
Analyzes Trump's negotiation strategy as ineffective and harmful to US standing, questioning the strategic rationale.
@conradoperdiguerra7242
Mar 4, 2025
Canada needs to deport permanent residents for 10years or more. They have their time to apply for citizenship but chose not to.
Canada needs to deport permanent residents for 10years or more. They have their time to apply for citizenship but chose not to.
Proposes specific policy change regarding permanent residents and citizenship requirements.
Policy Critique
0.85
John-lr5mn
Feb 14, 2026
You chose to lie again to your ow people......after you said you announced resignation. Trudeau is the fraud here.
You chose to lie again to your ow people......after you said you announced resignation. Trudeau is the fraud here.
Accusation of dishonesty and fraud directed at Trudeau's political conduct and statements.
Policy Critique
0.85
@auggiedog3
Mar 4, 2025
Trump and his entire baboon administration is a joke and Trump only got elected because promised to lower prices on day 1 and he Has done EVERYTHING except that. TRUMP IS NOT MY PRESIDENT! He …
Trump and his entire baboon administration is a joke and Trump only got elected because promised to lower prices on day 1 and he Has done EVERYTHING except that. TRUMP IS NOT MY PRESIDENT! He is a Complete dumb ass who is hurting our country's place in the world's eyes. Not to mention he is only trying to put as much money in his and his Cronies pockets he is taking food off of the middle classes tables and doing his best to erraticate the middle class completely.. We can't stand for this.
Extensively criticizes Trump's policies, economic impact, and governance while calling for resistance against his administration.
@jackdaddyslim3895
Mar 4, 2025
With a dish, respectful Prime Minister like Justin Trudeau, if I were President Donald J Trump I would immediately double the Tariffs. And I live in Canada. \nIt just shows that on his way out, …
With a dish, respectful Prime Minister like Justin Trudeau, if I were President Donald J Trump I would immediately double the Tariffs. And I live in Canada. \nIt just shows that on his way out, he doesn’t care a bit about any Canadian . They was so many things Justin Trudeau has done in his tender being Prime Minister wrong
Criticizes Trudeau's policies and governance while asserting Canadian identity ('I live in Canada'), framing the speaker as an insider evaluating leadership failures.
@boerbok9125
Mar 4, 2025
No division. We are pausing until we can get some additional infrastructure in place.
No division. We are pausing until we can get some additional infrastructure in place.
Discusses government policy approach to immigration pausing and infrastructure planning as a reasoned policy position.
Policy Critique
0.85
yournanna866
Feb 12, 2026
False reporting. Canada is not divided on this issue. The majority of Canadians support reduction of immigration numbers. The country has suffered severe strains on housing, healthcare & infrastructure due to over-immigration.
False reporting. Canada is not divided on this issue. The majority of Canadians support reduction of immigration numbers. The country has suffered severe strains on housing, healthcare & infrastructure due to over-immigration.
Critiques immigration policy as causing strain on housing, healthcare, and infrastructure while claiming majority support for reduction.
themadhatt3r679
Feb 12, 2026
You’re being very selective with information. It feels like you’re asking leading questions just to get the answers you already want. That’s not good journalism. Journalism should aim for objectivity, not push a specific ideology. …
You’re being very selective with information. It feels like you’re asking leading questions just to get the answers you already want. That’s not good journalism. Journalism should aim for objectivity, not push a specific ideology.
And calling this an “INVASION”? That’s simply wrong. I lived in Montréal in an area with many Indian residents. They’re respectful, hard-working, have families, jobs, and contribute to society like anyone else. They don’t interfere with religion or ideology.
Just tonight, during a snowstorm, an Indian neighbor came out of his home to help me clear snow off my car — purely out of kindness. That’s reality on the ground, and it deserves to be reported honestly.
Critiques the video's journalistic approach and framing while supporting immigrants through personal narrative and solidarity, with the primary focus on media criticism.
etienneperreaultmandeville7246
Jan 27, 2026
America is ran by cons, crooks and unqualified now. Smdh ?
America is ran by cons, crooks and unqualified now. Smdh ?
Criticizes U.S. government leadership and competence, comparing it unfavorably to Canada's approach.
@cherylroberts5100
Mar 4, 2025
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