Word pairings involving the keyword "immigration" were used primarily to critique Canada’s current approaches to immigration.
| Collocation With | Variation | Frequency | Logdice |
|---|---|---|---|
| policy | 26.0 | 12.24 | |
| illegal (number) | 13.0 | 11.42 | |
| system | 15.0 | 11.24 | |
| mass | 5.0 | 10.72 | |
| weaponizing | 3.0 | 10.12 | |
| number (issue) | 7.0 | 10.27 | |
| rate (level) | 7.0 | 10.25 | |
| change | 5.0 | 10.98 |
The word pair "immigration policy" was used to argue for stricter approaches to immigration within Canada:
"It's fairly reasonable stuff and frankly you are out of touch with reality if you don't accept that there are unintended (negative) consequences associated with lax immigration policies. Countries which restrict immigration tend to be more stable both politically and socially." (5 points)
Word pairings involving the keyword "immigration" were used primarily to critique Canada’s current approaches to immigration.
| Collocation With | Variation | Frequency | Logdice |
|---|---|---|---|
| policy | 26.0 | 12.24 | |
| illegal (number) | 13.0 | 11.42 | |
| system | 15.0 | 11.24 | |
| mass | 5.0 | 10.72 | |
| weaponizing | 3.0 | 10.12 | |
| number (issue) | 7.0 | 10.27 | |
| rate (level) | 7.0 | 10.25 | |
| change | 5.0 | 10.98 |
The word pair “illegal immigration” was used to argue for stricter immigration laws within Canada:
"Standing up against illegal immigration is alienating? Maybe if you're an illegal immigrant. I came to this country legally and it's unjust that others are rewarded for breaking the law." (62 favourites, 6 retweets)
The word pair “immigration policy” was used within Twitter conversations to discuss the real and perceived consequences of multiculturalism in Canada:
"I feel the main point is "immigration policy should not forcibly change cultural character & social fabric of Canada." Do we incorporate or simply accept things like FGM, halal slaughter, child marriage, multiple wives, wife beating, in name of multiculturalism?" (10 favourites, 0 retweets)
"Where is the evidence that current immigration policy is aiming to radically change Canada?" (3 favourites, 0 retweets)
"What a pack of lies. Immigration policy doesn't try to change the culture of Canada. Immigrants have to learn about our history and culture in order to pass a citizenship test. Quit with the xenophobia." (2 favourites, 0 retweets)
The word pair “immigration system” was used to describe a preferred approach to immigration within Canada:
"The preservation of western culture, while employing a robust and humane immigration system that is fair to citizens, refugees, and legal applicants alike is wise." (11 favourites, 3 retweets)