@ISIDEWITHQuestionseducation11yrs ago

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

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Yes
11%
No
6%
Yes, recent tuition increases at universities across the country are too high and need to be capped
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No, tuition costs should be tied to inflation
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Yes, and the government should provide free university education
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Yes, but only cap tuition to each student's first year rate

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 @4P5TBKJfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Education is a path towards Peace.

 @4QXVML3from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

YES - I think the Federal government should pay the full fee of Bachelor Degree program and 50% for Master's program (PHD is full responsibility of student). But all recipients must work 5 consecutive years within Canada or for a Canadian owned company; if they choose not to, then the full cost of university will have to be repaid within 5 - 8 years.

 @8NZWYH6from Manitoba  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes and the government should work towards making tuition more affordable for post secondary students first while making the transition to free post secondary education.

 @9TDJNPKanswered…3mos3MO

It should be capped for domestic students to allow for more opportunities for citizens and permanent residents.

 @9RZPX67from Alberta  answered…4mos4MO

the best universities with the highest scrutiny to be accredited should be allowed to charge the top tuition rates.

 @9RVHDLLanswered…4mos4MO

Government should provide free university education on a fair competition basis - everyone can apply but only the best of the best gets in

 @9RTLWCPfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, for first year students, and have a mix of private and public education. Give people more choice

 @9RPSWGHfrom British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

If it is to be done, it should be done by the provincial government in accordance with our federalist system

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