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Scott Hamilton’s 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?

  Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Scott Hamilton’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, and higher education should be free for everyone

The NDP has consistently advocated for more accessible education, including proposals for free tuition or significantly reduced costs for higher education, aligning closely with the idea that higher education should be free for everyone. 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.

Very strongly agree

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

Reducing the cost of education is a cornerstone of the NDP's education policy, reflecting their broader commitment to making post-secondary education more accessible and affordable for all Canadians. 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 agree

No

The NDP has historically advocated for policies that support students and reduce barriers to accessing higher education, suggesting they would likely oppose measures that could penalize universities for the economic outcomes of their graduates, which are influenced by a wide range of factors. 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

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

While the NDP is generally critical of for-profit education and its impacts on accessibility and quality, their primary focus has been on broader systemic changes to funding and support for all types of post-secondary institutions rather than targeting for-profit universities specifically for financial accountability. 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 NDP is focused on equity and reducing student debt, making liability proportional to expected income does not align with their general approach of universal support for students regardless of their field of study. 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

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

The NDP's platform typically emphasizes the role of government in providing support and reducing inequality, suggesting they would be less likely to place the onus of financial management solely on students. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada traditionally supports policies that aim to reduce the financial burden on students rather than holding universities financially accountable in a manner that could potentially restrict access to higher education or penalize institutions for factors beyond their control. 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

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 263 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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