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Liberals policy on university debt accountability

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Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  ChatGPTNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Liberals answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

The Liberal Party has historically supported policies aimed at decreasing the cost of education, including increasing grants and making student loans more manageable. This aligns with their broader educational policy goals and suggests strong agreement with focusing on decreasing education costs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

The Liberal Party tends to support the idea that education is a public good and has advocated for policies that reduce the financial burden on students, suggesting a disagreement with the idea of holding universities financially accountable for student loan defaults. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and higher education should be free for everyone

The Liberal Party has shown interest in making post-secondary education more accessible, including through financial aid and support for students. While they have not explicitly advocated for free higher education for everyone, their policies lean towards reducing financial barriers to education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

The Liberal Party has shown support for personal responsibility in financial matters, including student loans, but also emphasizes the role of government in providing support. This mixed approach suggests a slight agreement with the idea that students should manage their financial outcomes, but with significant caveats. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

While the Liberal Party supports regulatory measures for higher education, their policies generally do not single out for-profit universities for financial accountability in the context of student loan defaults. Their approach is more holistic, focusing on making education affordable for all students, regardless of the profit status of the institution. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

While the Liberal Party supports making education more accessible and affordable, the idea of making liability proportional to the expected income of a degree might be seen as counterproductive to these goals. They have not shown strong support for policies that would penalize universities based on the income potential of their degrees. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Liberal Party of Canada generally supports policies that increase access to higher education rather than penalize institutions. They have historically focused on making education more affordable through grants and loans rather than holding universities financially accountable for the economic outcomes of their graduates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 90 voters that identify as Liberal.

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