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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@B4LP8N45 days5D
No, government should look to reduce the cost of education, particularly the cost of books, and learning material. Relevant educational material should not become obsolete within a year or 2 because a professor wants to include his work in a publication.
@B4FDT5F 2wks2W
I don't have enough experience of student loan debt to understand the struggle properly, but since I've heard it's not fun to have student loan debt, I'm gonna say yes but not $20, 000 that feels too generous.
@B46KGNN3wks3W
Everyone should have the option for 1 trade/degree/ diploma that is fully funded. Whether that's a trade or a doctor and everything in between all Canadians should have the option to start life out with a good paying job. That would improve country's quality of life the most
@B3XKVWX1mo1MO
yes, depending on the situation of the student and the reason they aren't able to pay. I think if they are a hard working student who tries their best but just unfortunatlly can not pay the fees it should be forgiven.
No, but work towards making all university, collage, and trade education free once Canada is financially secure
@9VVJGFWConservative6mos6MO
Adopt the model used in Norway and surrounding - all citizens pay higher taxes, but get free education and overall improve the country
@9VMP4KL6mos6MO
yes but on a situation to situation basis and if the student has potential to pay it off in the future u can lower interest rates
@9VGGMWSConservative6mos6MO
Yes, but only for Canadian citizens and based on grades earned or agreement to work in areas where their skills are needed if applicable.
@9V2YV4B7mos7MO
If the government has to spend money, I'd prefer it goes to this rather than things like injection centers.
@9R72MJH9mos9MO
Yes for canadian citizens who are definitevly middle class to lower. It should be an application system where one can explain their situation. And the higher your grades the more forgiveness to inspire more excellence in our society.
@9MJ9RZF11mos11MO
they shouldnt leave it but they shoudl make it less and make ths tudents pay a certain amount of loan debt every month so they can save soem money for themselevs too.
@9MHJ95GConservative11mos11MO
Yes but only for people with good bank records and no major police offences or minor ones involving stealing or abusing money
@9MBV33J11mos11MO
I think that universitys should lower there price. This is because it prevents people who are unable to afford the cost the ability to recive a higher education.
Unequivocally NO. Pay your damn debts like everyone else. Major in something productive that will afford you a career or job that will allow you to finance your life and pay off what you thought was worth borrowing for.
@9FMTBLH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for students with low income yet achieve excellent grades.
@9FM8T9X2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for Canadian Permanent Residents and Citizens
@9FFLK4N2yrs2Y
Yes, only for majors that contribute to society like STEM fields and law.
@9FDTWFR2yrs2Y
No, but they should extend the times/due dates and/or figure a different way to pay it of.
@9FCS4RB2yrs2Y
Yes, and forgive all student loan debt, but only for Canadian citizens
@9F984B32yrs2Y
no but lower the interest rate and have the universities provide the loan and do the collections. That way both parties are motivated to incur less debt and use said debt more wisely
@B2VNVNW2mos2MO
Yes, only for Canadian citizens who are working in Canada and contribute to society as a doctor, nurse, social worker care aide, etc
@B2VKCYW2mos2MO
I agree with "No, we cannot afford this" and "Yes, but only for Canadian citizens" because If the government forgive up loan debt, It could cause Inflation, however if the Canada government change policy on citizenship and government doesn't give it to them well, I agree with second sentance
@B2QTZCT2mos2MO
Yes and now, increase student expense aid and decrease interest rates for the remaining loans with the program.
@9YLZZNZ5mos5MO
Yes, but only for student loans for high demand careers for the public (I.e, medicine, engineering, etc.)
@9SNLZ3S8mos8MO
The Canadian government’s education system should be fully funded by tax payers in order for greater access for post secondary education and freedom of learning for better job access in all economic communities
@9H952W81yr1Y
Pay for students education. Employ them in a community where their skill set is needed for a minimum of 5 years. After that they are free to go where they want to work and live.
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
Have student loans reformed, with zero interest and a pause on loans for different income brackets, as well as potential forgiveness if they have paid a significant portion, but can't pay any more.
@9FJDFK32yrs2Y
Intuition should still be a thing however there should be a deposit for things like textbooks, dorms should also be cheeper as you are really paying for a bed. you might as well sleep on the ground under a bench.
@96FW3463yrs3Y
Forgive for low income and reduce the amount of money Universities can charge
@9672R4C3yrs3Y
No, but start to pay off in increments when earning a certain wage
@95YJRW3New Democratic3yrs3Y
Depends on if they will return it after a while, if they are low income, or if they can't pay for it.
@95PY3ZB3yrs3Y
Post-Secondary Education should be free to citizens of the country. This can be funded through taxes.
@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.
Yes, and actively work to lower tuition and hold universities accountable for what they charge.
@94H5DWZ3yrs3Y
i think it would be more productive if education had been free in the first place.
@94GRVCV3yrs3Y
School shouldn’t cost money. More young people will become entrepreneurs because they will realize how dedicating the school system is and because they don’t want to pay the student debt. If everyone is an entrepreneur then we have no more doctors healthcare workers need to be paid more and the knowledge to become a doctor or nurse should be more accessible.
@94CPRD63yrs3Y
No, but abolish interest rates
@945C4M23yrs3Y
It should be considered as there is high costs of living, and that could benefit the economy to help ease the burden.
@93TYZ673yrs3Y
Post secondary education should be free like in Europe
@NewtonMoorthy3yrs3Y
Government should get out of giving Student Loans.
@93K43T8Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes if students stay and apply skills in canada
@939P2ZB3yrs3Y
No, and find ways to reduce cost of education
@929HHYZ3yrs3Y
Yes, only for undergrad student loans.
@8ZH5FFV3yrs3Y
No, current debt holders agreed to take on the debt - it is theirs. I do believe education should be free going forward.
@8ZBXDY93yrs3Y
Issue should be adressed when we can afford it
@8Z82ZM23yrs3Y
Moving forward, reduce interest on student loans (Canadian citizens) only, along with capped tuitions.
Reduce funding for social programs for international students --- not to eliminate such programs, but greatly reduce funding, and complete a thorough assessment of what programs are required to support international students while studying in Canada. (Safety). Currently, I believe there are excessive supports and funding of international students, and not enough for Canadian students...and I have a lot of questions about this and other issues.
@8Z5KNTP3yrs3Y
Not really. It is a responsibility of the student to pay it back, but I just feel like the goverment needs to lower tuition fees or any other university/college fees.
@8Y699983yrs3Y
No but implement more grants and bursaries.
We can give some scholarships to students who have debt, and forgive some low income students
@8XKTW223yrs3Y
Absolutely no! They need to pay it back no matter what they do (in a legal way)
@8X6PMZD3yrs3Y
Forgive on a case by case basis
@8W7974R4yrs4Y
Yes if it can be determined that the education offered in Canada is unfairly valued at an inflated rate to make it competitive among Canadians students vying for entry against foreign students.
@8W65SXT4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those who earned and worked for it.
Forgive the student dept if they do community service.
@8VXYN964yrs4Y
Yes, and tuition should be lowered or more public free post secondary education.
@8VW6JQVConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for Canadian citizens and low income students
@8VVNVTFConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for Canadian Citizens with excellent grades and have graduated
@8VVNF794yrs4Y
i think its fine the way it is
@8VTKCGV4yrs4Y
put in line with bankruptsy
@8VTJFL34yrs4Y
If markes are above 75 percent
@8VSTMS84yrs4Y
Depending on situation. But the government should allow for more programs to work off student debt
@8VSQ9BRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
The government should not excuse $20,000 more like $10,000
@8VSPH8F4yrs4Y
Forgive 50% up to $20,000.
@8VSKHFRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Forgive all student loan debt.
@8VRQRMP4yrs4Y
Depends on ability to pay it back
@8VRJR5T4yrs4Y
If the schooling is applied to future career, yes, much like a signing bonus
@8VRFQWR4yrs4Y
Remove interest payments
@8VRFHFL4yrs4Y
No, and the government should remove all involvement with the student loan process
@8VR7PR64yrs4Y
Sure if there's no catch..
@8VPVF9R4yrs4Y
Should differ based on circumstances
@8VNW2F3Conservative4yrs4Y
Depends on parents income.
@8VNMH5X4yrs4Y
Yes, it should be raised to 25,000
@8VN56M64yrs4Y
Only if the student actually finished the program and on their way to making society a better place.
@8VN4VBL4yrs4Y
More scholarships or grants.
@8VMXKNFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Forgive all student debt.
@8VMGXR84yrs4Y
Yes if the student completes his degree and shows he didn't waste his money
@8VMF8M54yrs4Y
@8VLSC6J4yrs4Y
Students going into critical areas like medicine should have their loans forgiven if they work a number of years in Canada
@8VLN7QKConservative4yrs4Y
Forgiveness is not the answer. The cost of attending university has ballooned to a point of no return and needs to be limited by the government to prevent massive debts. Alternatively find a way to increase competition between universities to lower prices.
@8VLKPSYConservative4yrs4Y
If student agreed to practice in Canada for a specific number of years in industry in demand i.e doctor NOT lawyers too many of them
@8VLKLJDConservative4yrs4Y
Should depend on income level post graduation
@8VLHZG94yrs4Y
Only in certain circumstances. For instance being under the poverty level.
@8VLDWFRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
the overnment should cover some of student debt
@8VL8RN74yrs4Y
Just don’t go to college
@8VL4B3N4yrs4Y
No, The government should regulate education costs at Post Secondary institutions so costs are no longer extravagant and for profit
@8VKZBKVNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes but a bit less so they don't go into debt
@8VK7VWY4yrs4Y
No but the loans should be interest free
@8VK563B4yrs4Y
Dependerá de los ingresos.
@8VK3V5D4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they have finished their program
@8VJH7P54yrs4Y
No more Student loans. Do What the UK and Norway and Sweden do and provide higher Ed with the tax dollars we already give.
@8VJFQ9T4yrs4Y
No, it should forgive loans based on individual debts accrued on a fixed percentage.
@8VHRV6Q4yrs4Y
Yes, if the student has completed the degree/diploma.
@8VHR8LK4yrs4Y
I have know stance on this issue
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.
@9BK2RQ62yrs2Y
In the middle, as I'm open to it, but we should also be strategic about it. For some critical employment, such as some government positions, healthcare and even trades, we should pay student loan debt off as a way to get more people in. For the rest of the population, we should slash interest rates to 0%, as we want to encourage the populace to be educated, but also not have to go into massive crippling debt in order to do so.
@9BHTVB22yrs2Y
Yes, for students who have proven they can not afford it
@9BGY7L72yrs2Y
Yes, if they continue on with their schooling
@996WBWQ2yrs2Y
no one but themselves are responsible for paying for their education
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