Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have probably the most generous Student Financial Assistance Program in Canada at this point. It is one that this Legislative Assembly has agreed we should invest in because of the importance of ensuring northern residents are well educated. It is a shared program. There is responsibility on students and their families to contribute as well. The expectation is, particularly for those who are going into programs like medicine or law, we know they are going to have tremendous earning power. It's not that they are cut off from Student Financial Assistance; they can access repayable loans. There is an expectation that they will invest in their own future and be prepared to borrow some money in order to pursue their goals. In spite of having said that, both Health and the Department of Justice offer tremendous bursary programs, as well, to help people who are pursuing those kinds of expensive degrees to continue. So between what we offer with the scholarships, the bursaries that are available and the repayable loans, we think we still have the best Student Financial Assistance Program in Canada. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 30-15(5): Student Financial Assistance Available For Post-graduate Studies
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 30-15(5): Student Financial Assistance Available For Post-graduate Studies
Question 30-15(5): Student Financial Assistance Available For Post-graduate Studies
Revert To Item 7: Oral Questions
May 31st, 2006
Page 72
See context to find out what was said next.