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Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

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.

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Response rates from 523 Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters.

70%
Yes
30%
No
61%
Yes
27%
No
5%
Yes, but only for low income students
2%
No, but reduce interest rates
2%
Yes, but only for Canadian citizens
1%
No, we cannot afford this
2%
Yes, and forgive all student load debt
1%
Yes, but only for students with excellent grades

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 @97BT5J5from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only for low income Canadian citizens

 @8VWCBMVfrom Newfoundland  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but remove interest rates

 @9CBGNZDfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only for low income students who are Canadian citizens

 @9ZVM53Wfrom Ontario  answered…5 days5D

No, put the ownest on the post secondary institutions, there is no reason for the ridiculously overpriced classes and required resources.

 @9ZNW7W5from Ontario  answered…2wks2W

Yes but only for low income/ immigrant students with over average grades as not all do well in school but in other areas of interest.

 @9VVJGFWfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

Adopt the model used in Norway and surrounding - all citizens pay higher taxes, but get free education and overall improve the country

 @9VRCJWVanswered…2mos2MO

I feel like students are here to receive an education. The 20K should be subsidized to the students instead of loans.

 @9VP5Y8Wfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

I think the government should forgive student loans and/or pay for the eduction for fields that are needed, nurses, teachers, and have them sign contract to work in a jurisdiction for a length of time

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