M-577 Post-secondary education

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy for increasing the quality and affordability of post-secondary education; (b) help alleviate student debt by increasing the number of non-repayable grants for students and redirecting funds earmarked for education related tax credits; (c) increase the Canada Student Loan Program's in-study income allowance; (d) increase grant support for graduate students, particularly those with minimal financial resources; (e) help students and prospective students make more informed choices about their education by increasing the availability of clear and reliable labour market information; (f) enter into discussions with the provinces and territories about the establishment of a dedicated transfer for post-secondary education; (g) commit to eliminating the post-secondary attainment gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians; and (h) increase the accessibility of post-secondary education for Aboriginal Canadians, notably by increasing funding available through the Post-Secondary Student Support Program.