Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

Make post secondary free

No, there should be 0 forgiveness. Continuing education is a choice and students are made aware of the fees prior to enrollment.

Universities should be the ones to forgive the debt, as they are the ones asking for such large sums of money in the first place. People from low income families with good grades and academic performance should be eligible for debt forgiveness from their respective university.

yes, as long as the student owing the debt is going into a job force that will greatly benefit this nation and her people

Yes, for low income, 2-5 years delay for everyone so there's time to get a job and start your life without the weight of loans, drastically reduce interest for all

Target forgiveness for low-income borrowers or those in critical fields like healthcare, education, or social work.

Cap forgiveness based on income to avoid benefiting wealthier individuals who can afford repayment.

Reform student loan interest rates so students pay back what they borrowed, not excessive interest.

Invest in tuition reduction or expand grants to prevent future debt issues.

Yes for low income students. Also students could have their income calculated based solely on what they themselves earn, if their parent(s) or guardian(s) are not providing them with financial aid.

This one depends on the specific living conditions that students that have student loans currently live in.

Don't charge interest. Offer free schooling for doctors and nurses with 5 year commitment in rural and isolated communities.

Yes, but only does who perform over a certain academic margin and come from a lox income background. Furthermore, an effort had to have been made to pay back the debt or just allow them to pay it back in the future with no interest.

I would support forgiving student loan debt for students who are low income and/or with excellent grades, provided that those students are required to work in that province where the loans were given.

The government should focus on the unnecessarily bureaucratic education system and recognise foreign degrees.They should assist in paying for secondary education and reduce institutions overall profit from student fees.

the government should fully forgive any student loans issued before the COVID pandemic, especially to anyone who pursued a medical field

They should reduce some of it for a Canadian citizens only and they should look at reducing interest Rates. This cannot be a top priority right now.

Yes, to an extent. The government should also force universities to have a more reasonable price and not create a monopoly within Canada.

Student loans should come from public funds - the current system is a gift to the (allegedly free market) banking system. Loan forgiveness should be based on need: both the economic status of the borrower and the need for productive training.

Yes, but only for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and if you move to another country within 5 years of receiving the education you must pay it back

yes, for students lacking financial stability and yes, for students who have proven their loan was worthy (excellent grades and ambitious performance).

As long as your background is checked and you clarify your situation with the government and education system

they should forgive 10,000 in student loans for low-income students and there shouldn't be any interest rates and the students should have a 75 average or more for it to apply.

Yes, if after a certain period of time has passed and the individual’s income will not permit them paying the balance in a reasonable time frame.

Yes, but only for students with excellent grades. In addition, students with poor grades should have to pay a tax to pay for smarter students' education.

to lower the cost of secondary education might be the best choice, as the debt that students can get into can cause a lifetime of debt and povery. not all kids have the money or some form of an resp. i do think that forgiving all of this would be problematic, though.

Yes, the government should forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for Canadian Citizens and make other amounts repayable at 0% interest.

The right to further your education shouldn't be a dilemma between the ability to pay for food and housing or attend school and be indebted for many years.

No, but make cost of living cheaper instead.

The thing with forgiving some student loans is that the students will not have to work for the money for school. The problem with this being is a simple one. Making students pay for the debt will result in life skills that money cant buy. Skills like handling money, spending, and responsibility. Forgiving 2000 dollars is also just a large sum of money that the government could be spending on actual problems. you would have to be a monkey to belive that the government should forgive 20.000 dollars of student loan debt.

No, but students should get leniency

if you do good in school

Increase tuition bursaries and post secondary funding and fixed low interest loans instead

If there is a good reason behind not being able to pay the debt back then it should be partially forgiven. Unless the student abuses the system then it cannot be let go. But, if the student has problems and is trying to pay the debt off, they should lower the amount he has to pay, as they will pay taxes and such in the future anyways.

fund education

yes but more than 20,000 and for canadian citizens only

I think the government should pay for 20k of your student loan if you have 95 and above grades its the only fair way.

Make them pay it back when they can.

Yes, for professions and educational programs that our country is in need of currently.

Not incredibly educated in this field. The government needs to add financials as a core subject in schools.

Yes, but only for those who prove they need it and deserve it.

Yes, but only for student with good grades and that are Canadian citizens.

Yes, and reduce interest rates.

Maybe if there was a system like they have in Australia instead. Where instead of having to pay for schooling immediately you begin to pay it back when you make a certain income a year

Only for low income students, students with high academic performance, or other students that stand out. For everyone else, intrest rates should be significantly lowered or abolished completely.

I would consider a case by case basis taking into account income, job availability, support systems and other factors

It can be possible but only to those Canadian citizens or permanent residents, low income students and at the same time students with excellent grades.

There should be student loan debt to the general amount of what a 2-4 year program costs depending on the program. If a student would like their full student loan debt forgiven if it is over the general amount, they should have a GPA of 3.5-4.0 to have it considered.

Yes, for low-income, forgiveness for public employees after some years, and 0 interest loans for all student loans.

Forgive debt of low-income students to deal with present problem and lower interest rates to prevent future issues

No, but they should provide support to pay these loans depending on the financial situation of the student

No, government grants are the reason post-secondary education has gotten so expensive in the first place

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.

education should be free but we can not afford this with how much we are in debt, so no, i dont think the government should do that

Only for students that really wants to go to school and finish University.

Yes, but only for occupations that are necessary for human survival, such as doctors and business managers.

Shouldn't be a problem if the student is able to use their degree on a job that actually pays for their debt. Seeing that there are useless degrees and studies being enforced. No

Yes, for those who graduated

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

No, because I do not believe this would be a wise financial decision for the government, but as a student, yes.

Depends if you have the money or not

just give them more time to psyback

Yes, but remove the interest rates entirely

No, but universities should lower their tuition.

No, but they should be able to withhold payment until they start making a certain amount of money. Then they must be required to pay.

I feel that a least one years tutiotion should b given up bases on marks

The government should forgive up student debt randomly to people not just a specific group.

Yes but reduce interest rates to get to a point where the forgiveness of debts is not needed

I think we should help pay for post secondary in the first place

if the student gets a scholarship then yes, otherwise no

Government should incentivize schools to lower tuition rates

I think that all student debt should be abolished

Yes, but drop the price by $1000

forgive up to $2000 worth of debt based on income and lower interest rates

the costs of university and college should be brought down

No you choose your education your reasonable for the debt

Yes, up to $20,000 but also reduce interest rates

am not to sure

No, education should be tuition free

should be reworked

We can’t have everything for everybody Higher education should be more affordable and that is on the institution. Bad professor on tenur should be held to account to an objective public body which can fire them when they fall below standards

i like to think I'm better than that so i don't have to pay anything but everybody else had to pay every last penny of there tuition

Yes, for students who take 3 courses and maintain a 2.33 GPA

Yes, but the price for university and student loans are higher than they should be.

The government should not give up more money then what they already have, because they are already in loads of debt. This was caused by handing out money to organizations and people for no reason.

For students whom their grades prove up to the mark as well low income students without children. Bills are bills and those whom do not have kids are paid the bare minimum. Those students should have equal opportunity.

I believe we as a nation should forgive debts to poorer people only if they do not misuse the right and continuously not pay tax.

No but remove interest rates

Yes, but only for the kids who can’t afford to pay

Depends on the students

No, paying back student loans prepares the youth for the real world of bills and more bills. You start giving them free money it will be expected for everyone all the time.

They should but for somewhat less than it’s actually worth

Depends on what the course the student is taking and their financial situation

No, subsidize tuition fees

Yes, for low income students who complete the program.

Yes with strict criteria and only after policies are in place so that it is not abused

Make education free

Performance based only

yes, if you are working in your education field

Yes, but only under specific guidelines like "extraordinary hardship" that makes it difficult to earn an income - family emergencies, medical emergencies, etc.

A complete review of the education system is required.

Yes, but only if the person can prove that they have made consistent attempts to nullify their debt. (Work records, taxes, etc.)