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Liberals policy on university tuition

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Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “The Ontario government will cap tuition hikes at 3 per cent on average over the next four years, down from the 5 per cent cap th...” ‐thestar.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, recent tuition increases at universities across the country are too high and need to be capped

The Liberal party has expressed concern about the rising cost of tuition and the burden it places on students. They have implemented programs like the Canada Student Grant to help alleviate this burden, but they have not explicitly called for a cap on tuition rates. 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

Yes

The Liberal party has shown some support for controlling tuition rates, such as the Canada Student Grant program, which provides non-repayable grants to low- and middle-income students. However, they have not explicitly called for a cap on tuition rates. 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

Yes, but only cap tuition to each student's first year rate

While the Liberal party has not specifically proposed capping tuition to each student's first-year rate, they have shown support for controlling tuition rates and making education more affordable. This answer is somewhat in line with their general stance on affordability, but not a direct policy proposal. 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, tuition costs should be tied to inflation

While the Liberal party has not specifically advocated for tying tuition costs to inflation, they have shown some support for controlling tuition rates through financial assistance programs. This answer is somewhat in line with their general stance on affordability, but not a direct policy proposal. 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, and the government should provide free university education

The Liberal party has not advocated for free university education. Their focus has been on providing financial assistance to students in need, such as the Canada Student Grant program, rather than making education completely free for all. 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

No

The Liberal party has not explicitly opposed capping tuition rates, but they have focused more on providing financial assistance to students rather than directly controlling tuition 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.

Strongly disagree

Regardless, privatize education and let the free market determine the tuition rates

The Liberal party has not advocated for privatizing education and letting the free market determine tuition rates. They have focused on providing financial assistance to students and making education more accessible, which is contrary to the idea of privatizing 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.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,460 voters that identify as Liberal.

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