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Communalytic | Toxicity & prosocial scores, embeddings, and clusters generated via Communalytic (Social Media Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University) using Google's Perspective API.
Toxicity Scored
55,769
9.3% of 596,542 total
Prosocial Scored
54,229
Embeddings
55,418
403 clusters
Avg Tox / Con
0.245 / 0.328

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Active: "I was told they are …" 167 comments · Page 7 of 7
When a government funded news media tells you the government is right you should think loooong and hard in order to believe it! Then think when a government funded news mediq told you the governemnt …
When a government funded news media tells you the government is right you should think loooong and hard in order to believe it! Then think when a government funded news mediq told you the governemnt was NOT right. That's right - NEVER!
Identity Attack0.0035147965
Insult0.02173949
Profanity0.013951761
Threat0.0062267366
Severe Toxicity0.0009965897
Low Tox 0.043399423 Low Con 0.267
May 12, 2018 How much do refugees and …
As a Canada who speaks both French and English and who follows politics quite closely, I have to say that the headline and some of the reporting here is quite misleading. A reduction in immigration …
As a Canada who speaks both French and English and who follows politics quite closely, I have to say that the headline and some of the reporting here is quite misleading. A reduction in immigration has broad support across Canada. I wouldn't say that notion is dividing the country in any significant way. You do have certain industry groups that disagree, but among the population these reductions have broad support. This is a historic change in public opinion in Canada, but it has been driven by the unprecedented increase in immigration under the last term of the Trudeau government. To put this in context, non-permanent residents in Canada numbered around 1.5 million on Q3 2023, but by Q3 2025, that number sat a just over 3 million. The previous government increased immigration targets by 3 or 4 times over what they had been for years, which caused a number of economic issues. Essentially, the volume was simply too high for the economy and society to support. This was unfair to both Canadians and new comers, many of which could not find employment or afford a decent place to live. The changes being suggested are largely bringing Canada back to what the targets were for over a decade before, though a bit lower to account for the sudden surge. Canada remains one of the most pro-immigration countries in the world. However, and this is where I think DW's reporting is misleading, there is a distinction to be made between policies at the federal level and policies at the provincial level. Immigration, per our constitution, is a federal matter, however, Quebec in particular is distinct from other provinces. I don't mean only culturally and linguistically, but also in the powers that have been devolved to it by the federal government. On the question of immigration, Quebec has more powers and more ability to set its immigration targets and programs than any of the other 9 provinces. The particular program discussed here, the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), is a particular immigration stream that only existed in Quebec. So what is happening with that program cannot be labeled as a whole-of-Canada thing. Where the changes to the PEQ are controversial, unlike the general changes at the federal level, is that people who immigrated under that specific program were promised certain things. There was a multi-year time line to Permanent Residency and then Citizenship. Many of those people have been in Quebec for 5-8 years already. However, the changes made to the program were done in such a way where people who many years into the program, had gotten an education, started a career, had children, ect. are now being told they can't continue and must leave Canada. There are even stories of people who married Canadians, now have children, and the one parent who was under this program now faces the possibility of having to leave Canada and be separated from their family. All through no fault of their own. That is what many people see as unfair, and I agree, however limiting future applications under the program, to bring in less people, that is not controversial. Canada has no responsibility to bring in people who are not already in Canada, but Canada does have some responsibility towards people who uprooted their lives to move to Canada and built new lives here based on promises and representations made to them by the Canadian and Quebecois governments. We should no simply kick those people out of the country.
Identity Attack0.011099357
Insult0.022899706
Profanity0.013029462
Threat0.0067316215
Severe Toxicity0.0012397766
Low Tox 0.043399423 Constructive 0.821 Policy_Critique
Feb 11, 2026 29 likes Canada's tighter immigration policy divides …
I'm woken at 4am then again at 6am every morning by new comers. I told the landlord about the noise early in the am I was told to get ear plug's
I'm woken at 4am then again at 6am every morning by new comers. I told the landlord about the noise early in the am I was told to get ear plug's
Identity Attack0.0046987277
Insult0.013934915
Profanity0.01846078
Threat0.01238892
Severe Toxicity0.0019550323
Low Tox 0.040430736 Constructive 0.638 Personal_Narrative
Sep 9, 2025 1 likes Why Canadians Are Turning Against …
This documentary starts on a very partisan note, but it doesn't end on one. I don't speak for all Hindus, but when I lived in Australia, my values told me to integrate and treat everyone …
This documentary starts on a very partisan note, but it doesn't end on one. I don't speak for all Hindus, but when I lived in Australia, my values told me to integrate and treat everyone equal. Now I am back living in India with a global perspective and renewed respect for world cultures. Yes, Canada has had a lot on unchecked unskilled immigration which is bound to cause issues- but I'd like to believe, and my Hindu faith teaches me, that people are inherently good.
Identity Attack0.035074018
Insult0.014580919
Profanity0.012585391
Threat0.0064079775
Severe Toxicity0.0012493134
Low Tox 0.03969839 Constructive 0.872 Personal_Narrative
Sep 19, 2025 79 likes Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
I knew people working at Immigration back in 2018, and they were raising concerns with their supervisors about significant fraudulent applications, but were told to keep pushing people through because the government wanted numbers.
I knew people working at Immigration back in 2018, and they were raising concerns with their supervisors about significant fraudulent applications, but were told to keep pushing people through because the government wanted numbers.
Identity Attack0.010137413
Insult0.019032324
Profanity0.011509376
Threat0.006492125
Severe Toxicity0.00089645386
Low Tox 0.038519915 Constructive 0.569 Personal_Narrative
Feb 26, 2026 53 likes BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Canada’s absent …
My son is having a hard time finding a job. He is 22 and looking for anything. I told him to leave the country and come back and claim asylum. I am sure they would …
My son is having a hard time finding a job. He is 22 and looking for anything. I told him to leave the country and come back and claim asylum. I am sure they would not say anything because there are no checks and balances in our immigration system.
Identity Attack0.017766917
Insult0.012870909
Profanity0.012073003
Threat0.006699257
Severe Toxicity0.0010681152
Low Tox 0.03781283 Constructive 0.681 Personal_Narrative
Feb 26, 2026 6 likes BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Canada’s absent …
My brother works for immigration Canada, he said that although Carney said immigrants are deported, but in reality his government is bringing in more Asylum refugees into Canada, which means Canadians will have to take …
My brother works for immigration Canada, he said that although Carney said immigrants are deported, but in reality his government is bringing in more Asylum refugees into Canada, which means Canadians will have to take care of them with their tax dollars. Carney told the immigration workers not to tell anyone about this.
Identity Attack0.022791367
Insult0.013782915
Profanity0.010450439
Threat0.006763986
Severe Toxicity0.0010871887
Low Tox 0.03734144 Constructive 0.693
Dec 24, 2025 8 likes Deportations From Canada at Their …
She’s was told to let whoever into Canada as long as they vote liberal
She’s was told to let whoever into Canada as long as they vote liberal
Identity Attack0.017264472
Insult0.012794908
Profanity0.011475217
Threat0.0067316215
Severe Toxicity0.0010728836
Low Tox 0.034513097 Low Con 0.233 Unverified_Claim
Feb 26, 2026 292 likes BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Canada’s absent …
Good the more immigrants that leave the better it will be for Canada they come here for a better life for safety for this for that they're all set up by the government giving houses …
Good the more immigrants that leave the better it will be for Canada they come here for a better life for safety for this for that they're all set up by the government giving houses cars don't have to worry about nothing it's all provided for them through the taxpayers money well the real Canadians are living out on the streets and eating out of garbage bins I don't have a bed or a roof over their heads due to the immigrants coming into our country then they come into our country in protest terrorist actions destroy our buildings are statues our churches block our streets hospitals shopping malls an etcetera they disrespect our rules and regulations and think they can voice their opinion on everything and get away with it they come here most of them with a green card as a visitor from another land overseas and yes they think they're a real Canadian but never contribute never done nothing for the country but just take from the real Canadians that made the country to what it is today and it's all government doing before they give a house or car or anything that they get the immigrants get if you're standing alongside of one peppermint will give it to the immigrant faster than what they'll give to a real Canadian they're more or less told to sleep on the streets and eat out of garbage bins because he's immigrants deserve nothing but the best in our country we have to show them that they are welcomed no they're not welcome anymore Canadian should come first not somebody that came in on a boat or an airplane from another country and overseas it's a government can't look after their own then they shouldn't be in the government because our prime minister is supposed to be protecting the real Canadians not the ones that are coming in over our borders I wonder if that's ever going to change probably not because they still need these foreigners votes just stay in the position where they're at Canada has become a very undeveloped country now in Canada has been put into a lot of danger due to the terrorism that's in our country from the people that they bought in our country from overseas I mean just look at all the protesting from the palestines and Hamas people what they've done so far to Canada we see it on the news just about every day ask for their rights anyways I can keep going on but it's not worth my time tomorrow is never promised it's just that I know Canada is sinking and sinking fast due to our government and their policies but when it sinks do you think the government's going to stand on board and go down with the ship nope I'll be in another country safe and sound
Identity Attack0.014712535
Insult0.008164782
Profanity0.00007872977
Threat0.0002559232
Severe Toxicity0.0000045725806
Low Tox 0.034101393 Fear_Threat
May 6, 2025 1 likes
even in the little town where i live in western canada there is a community collage and a lot of punjabi's that have straight up told me that they are here for school but only …
even in the little town where i live in western canada there is a community collage and a lot of punjabi's that have straight up told me that they are here for school but only go to 1 class once maybe 2 times a week for just over an hour and the rest of the time they are here working on student visa's where the government is paying half the wage prompting bigger business to highering these exchange student instead of local people
Identity Attack0.019173764
Insult0.014124917
Profanity0.011816809
Threat0.0060713873
Severe Toxicity0.0012111664
Low Tox 0.030270588 Constructive 0.63 Personal_Narrative
Jan 27, 2026 Inside Canada's Indian Invasion...
I know someone working in that department who was complaining to their supervisor about massive fraud as far back as 2017, and they were told to keep pushing people through because the government wanted numbers.
I know someone working in that department who was complaining to their supervisor about massive fraud as far back as 2017, and they were told to keep pushing people through because the government wanted numbers.
Identity Attack0.0029413297
Insult0.01617693
Profanity0.010979908
Threat0.0064144502
Severe Toxicity0.00071525574
Low Tox 0.029563503 Constructive 0.57 Personal_Narrative
Feb 17, 2026 122 likes LILLEY UNLEASHED: The fall of …
I was told they are taking Taxis to cross the border...
I was told they are taking Taxis to cross the border...
Identity Attack0.008398513
Insult0.010932897
Profanity0.010552917
Threat0.0074954215
Severe Toxicity0.0010871887
Low Tox 0.026970858 Moderate Con 0.434 Unverified_Claim
Nov 13, 2025 IRCC Names India in Study …
I was born in Canada and am a citizen who has paid all taxes on time and followed all the laws. I have been threatened by the government several times for no reason and when …
I was born in Canada and am a citizen who has paid all taxes on time and followed all the laws. I have been threatened by the government several times for no reason and when I suffered job loss, and EI ran out, was just told I was out of luck. I found work after going through my savings, but would have otherwise been homeless. THANKS CANADA.
Identity Attack0.0068446035
Insult0.012756908
Profanity0.009818493
Threat0.007081157
Severe Toxicity0.0011253357
Low Tox 0.025085296 Constructive 0.757
Feb 20, 2018 170 likes How much do refugees and …
If the schools never told the gov about missing students do the employers tell the gov about missing workers?????
If the schools never told the gov about missing students do the employers tell the gov about missing workers?????
Identity Attack0.003311308
Insult0.010590895
Profanity0.011014067
Threat0.006537435
Severe Toxicity0.00081539154
Low Tox 0.021903414 Low Con 0.289
Jan 14, 2026 IRCC Names India in Study …
My parents came from Germany in 1962 my father had to prove he had a job before he was allowed to come come to Canada and he had to wait a year before he could …
My parents came from Germany in 1962 my father had to prove he had a job before he was allowed to come come to Canada and he had to wait a year before he could send for us plus he was told he had to buy a house
Identity Attack0.006992595
Insult0.00821588
Profanity0.01173141
Threat0.006440342
Severe Toxicity0.00081539154
Low Tox 0.01646154 Constructive 0.526 Personal_Narrative
Dec 20, 2025 1 likes Inside Canada's Indian Metropolis (Brampton)
She is doing as she is told. In a corporation the CEO makes the decisions and pass down the orders down the chain of command for them to repeat. The PMO issues the talking points …
She is doing as she is told. In a corporation the CEO makes the decisions and pass down the orders down the chain of command for them to repeat. The PMO issues the talking points and the Minister follows them.
Identity Attack0.0012486777
Insult0.007721877
Profanity0.009340264
Threat0.0059128017
Severe Toxicity0.00034093857
Low Tox 0.008419261 Moderate Con 0.348 Policy_Critique
Feb 26, 2026 BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Canada’s absent …
I live right by the border and I cross all the time, and i've never had a problem with the border patrol nothing's changed I even asked the border patrol about the thirty days, and …
I live right by the border and I cross all the time, and i've never had a problem with the border patrol nothing's changed I even asked the border patrol about the thirty days, and they told me to shut off the t v
Identity Attack0.000078428246
Insult0.00030842802
Profanity0.000032065822
Threat0.00007475557
Severe Toxicity0.0000023035361
Low Tox 0.0009950195
Dec 11, 2025

Perspective API Dimensions Reference

13 dimensions explained

Toxic (6)

Toxicity
— Rude, disrespectful, or unreasonable
Severe Toxicity
— Very hateful or aggressive
Identity Attack
— Targeting race, religion, gender, etc.
Insult
— Inflammatory or provocative language
Profanity
— Swear words or obscene language
Threat
— Intention to inflict pain or violence

Prosocial (7)

Affinity
— Agreement or shared understanding
Compassion
— Concern for others' wellbeing
Curiosity
— Desire to learn or understand more
Nuance
— Acknowledges complexity or multiple perspectives
Personal Story
— Shares personal experience
Reasoning
— Evidence-based or logical argumentation
Respect
— Politeness and consideration for others
Data sources: comment_perspective_scores, comment_embeddings, and view_comment_sentiment · Scores are probability values (0–1) from Google's Perspective API via Communalytic.