Jagmeet Singh, leader of the NPD party, proposes forgiving up to $20,000 of student loan debt and doubling student grants, as well as giving new graduates a five-year grace period for federal loan payments. This is based on the fact that, according to studies, in recent years, numerous students have been unable to repay their academic loans.
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I think the government should forgive student loans and/or pay for the eduction for fields that are needed, nurses, teachers, and have them sign contract to work in a jurisdiction for a length of time
No, degree cost will cause the market to lower degree requirements
No, but only for up to $10,000
Yes, but only for Canadian citizens with low income
@MissBairdLiberal1yr1Y
Yes, but only for low income students who registered and completed at least 2 years of consecutive study with C, equivalent or higher grades.
I think that forgiving up to $20,000 of student loan debt could provide relief to many individuals, however it may not be fair to those who have already paid off their loans or who didn't take out loans.
@9H6GJSN1yr1Y
Lower the amount and ensure that it is low-income students or students who don't generate enough revenue to pay such debt within 10+ years, and if the student can pay back their debt within 3-5 years don't forgive their debt.
@9BKQBGW2yrs2Y
no, because as a student when you take a loan you know it has to be paid back and the government is giving you that money to use responsibly
@95K5YQG3yrs3Y
This could be what makes life much more affordable for many Canadians, but I do worry about the risk of the student loan system collapsing altogether if we do this wrong. So, we should tread with caution.
Only for Canadian citizens and low-income international students.
@93RQQQP3yrs3Y
No, but lessen the cost of post-secondary school
@93R65DC3yrs3Y
University system should be like that of germany denmark sweden etc. funded and controlled by the government
They should forgive a percentage of it for low income students.
For students/graduates in a relevant medical field, such as - Nursing, PSW/Elderly care, general practitioner, paramedics, etc.
@923F9N33yrs3Y
No, instead proviedes jobs for every graduate student.
Should be reduced with successful graduation.
No, I believe that we can not satisfy nor support all students in any answer. We could reduce student debt however not to a point where too low but not too high. There should be a good and fair debt cost for all or at least most students could accept.
Forgive the student dept if they do community service.
Yes, once full time employment is obtained, for a predetermined amount of time, and an income/debt calculation.
Proof of proper use required
Depends on circumstance of the debt. Consider partial coverage.
Yes if they are currently working in that field.
yes and no I think that I support both independent schools and public schools. I support independent schools cause I go to one and they have a better education but the non beneficial part about this is that it is expensive. I support public schools because they are cheaper or a price that most people can afford and still gives you an education just doesn't have the programs a private school would have.
depends on how much they tax...
Gouvernment should be have an incentive program to help remove student loan debt
Only if they don't have a job and are unable to pay it or are homeless or are going through a really hard time.
students should not have student loan debt.
For those people who cane from low income household absolutely. For those who can afford it should pay their loan
@8VL4B3N4yrs4Y
No, The government should regulate education costs at Post Secondary institutions so costs are no longer extravagant and for profit
Based on criteria that they need that assistance
Yes, but it should be targeted to those who cannot afford proper education
Yes, but the provinces should also follow suit, and it should only be for certain positions that are in high demand. What we should do for the rest is slash the interest rate to zero/as well as have a pause for some income brackets.
@9D2DM7J2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in fields where we need the workers the most (ex. Education or Nursing)
Either forgive ~$20k or reduce interest rates.
@9CKVWJY2yrs2Y
Zero interest and repayment doesn’t start until they have been working two years. Unemployment insurance is lowered an a portion goes to debt.
No, unless it is a low income student, as it is more important for the Canadian economy to grant proper paying citizens.
Occasionally, only for low income students who show promise or for students with excellent grades
@99WWK9Q2yrs2Y
The government will loose a lot of money
Free or universal post secondary
@992S6QK2yrs2Y
only if they’re in a tough situation to which they provide evidence of
No make higher education free
Higher education should be free, like in many other high-income countries.
I think it should be considered. But have a long term plan to reform the system that's in place, with zero interest rates, as well as a pause on it for other things (income brackets) which has been put in place by the Liberal government.
Yes, but for people with low income, family members who can't afford to pay it all back, etc.
for students on financial aid, and people who are past like 40,000 in students debt
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