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Victory! Students Celebrate the Federal Government Knocking Out Interest on Student Loans
Melissa Chirino
Nov 03, 2022
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VANCOUVER—Students across Canada applaud the Federal government’s announcement of the elimination of interest on federal student loans. This change will bring fairness, economic growth, and, most importantly, relief to thousands of Canadian students already struggling with the costs of education.
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Federal economic statement offers aid too far away for young Canadians

BC Federation of Students
Dec 02, 2020
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The Federal government’s fiscal update, unveiled on November 30, misses the mark on supporting young Canadians in the midst of the COVID–19 pandemic. Instead of providing financial support to those who need it now, the statement makes promises for a so-called “post-pandemic economy”, thereby pushing much-needed aid into the future.
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Federal Student Loan Payments Suspended – Probably

BC Federation of Students
Nov 25, 2020
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The Federal government’s recent decision to extend the moratorium on student loan repayment is being applauded as an important action to support Canadians. While technically non-binding, the resolution passed in the House of Commons by unanimous consent which means it has the support of all parties – including the governing Liberal Party.
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Students launch campaign to knock out student loan interest

BC Federation of Students
Mar 28, 2019
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The BC Federation of Students has officially launched its newest campaign, titled Knock Out Interest, which calls on the Trudeau government to eliminate interest on federal student loans.
Education-related costs such as tuition fees, textbooks, and other expenses continue to increase rapidly, forcing half of all students to take on debt in order to access post-secondary education.