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.
@ISIDEWITH1yr
Yes, and forgive all student load debt
@ISIDEWITH1yr
Yes, but only for low income students
@ISIDEWITH1yr
No, but reduce interest rates
@ISIDEWITH1yr
Yes, but only for Canadian citizens
@ISIDEWITH1yr
No, we cannot afford this
@ISIDEWITH1yr
Yes, but only for students with excellent grades
The education system should be more privatized.
@98XMC7HLibertarian16hrs
Make post secondary free
@98XLG3K17hrs
More information is needed for a proper decision
No make higher education free
@98WRY443 days
No, but possibly with submission from the individual (for low income Canadian citizens only) for a case to forgive debt based on specific circumstances.
@98TRW3JNew Democratic7 days
No, but introduce some loans/grants for International Students
Education should be free, in order for Earth to move forward.
@98T825C1wk
No, but student loans should be a part of bankruptcy
@98SSZLK1wk
Yes, but only for low income Canadians
@98SRJ5G1wk
0% interest for canadian citizens only
@98S53J62wks
Yes, but only if they aren't pursuing a pseudoscience degree like gender studies.
@98RTBB52wks
i don’t understand this question so
@98RCD6Y2wks
I think we need to rethink the education system since degrees are no longer resulting in high paying jobs to support family and then cover student debts. It’s a much larger problem that will continue to happen.. if we forgive debts we will continually have to do this.. might as well reduce education fees.
@98QDB7P2wks
Yes, but reform the system to an income sharing program similar to the one in Australia
@98Q4NCG2wks
Yes, but only for Canadian citizens, students with good grades, and low income students
@98P6WJW3wks
no if you owe money you should pay it and be punished if you dont. it does matter how poor or rich you are everybodys debt must be payed, maybe exstending the time by abit would help but they must pay
@98NWHV43wks
Government should pay half if students grades are good
Higher education should be free, like in many other high-income countries.
Depends on the amount of tuition paid... tax break or loan break of 15-20% of the loan taken out would be better because then there's still income coming in from the loans but the students have some reprive.
@98K9W9J4wks
yes forgive up $20000 of student lone debt if they are working if they aren't then keep the student loan
@98K7VWH4wks
No, because I do not believe this would be a wise financial decision for the government, but as a student, yes.
@98HTVSQ4wks
Higher education is over priced period for what you receive on investment
@98GW3CD1mo
Yes but only for Canadian citizens who complete a program/degree.
@98G33MB1mo
No, but make it more affordable to begin with. prices too high
@98FSLRQ1mo
Only as a one time item in this inflationary period. Afterward lower interest rates.
I think it should be considered. But have a long term plan to reform the system that's in place, with zero interest rates, as well as a pause on it for other things (income brackets) which has been put in place by the Liberal government.
@98FDDWQ1mo
Higher education should not be limited by socioeconomic backgrounds. Instead of giving out student loans, money should be spent on education so that it is accessible to all.
@98F9V891mo
Yes, but add a grade standard of 85% or higher
for students on financial aid, and people who are past like 40,000 in students debt
@98DHJQ42mos
The government should pay for post secondary education
@98CRZ9T2mos
Yes but they pay it in taxes but for longer then just paying it off
@98B6SV52mos
No, education should be financed by the government, loan dept should be only pay when students fail to complete their education or quit and don't obtain their diploma.
@97ZVYJ42mos
Yes, only if you pay taxes (ie. income/property/etc.
@97ZF8492mos
No but create a fully paid higher education program and expenses for trade training (Journeyman 1) or bachelor of whatever is in demand and more funding for those higher end jobs like doctors, Scientists etc for those who served in the military and sign a 5 year National Guard type reserves corps. . That's how you get recruits.
@97YV49C2mos
I think the government shouldn't dismiss and forgive the whole loan but rather cut down the cost
@97YLGXD2mos
they should cover every university class for freeeeeee like finland.
@97YCD2H2mos
Education should be free.
@97XZPYP2mos
Yes, if it is affordable.
@97TYDMG3mos
No, but reduce interest rates for "less fortunate" and/or financially struggling students
Normally, yes for low income students, but we can't afford it right now or for Canadian citizens only
Yes, but for people with low income, family members who can't afford to pay it all back, etc.
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