C-301Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act and the Apprentice Loans Act (interest on student loans)
Private member's bill to forgive a portion of federal student loans for graduates who take on health, social-work, education, or skilled-trades roles in rural and remote communities. Builds on the existing Canada Student Loan forgiveness for doctors and nurses in under-served areas.
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Introduced✓
1st Reading3
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Lets a wider range of graduates (teachers, social workers, tradespeople, not just doctors and nurses) get federal student-loan forgiveness if they work in a rural or remote community for a set period.
Issues this bill touches
- Education
Canada Student Financial Assistance Act + Apprenticeship Act amendments.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.
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Official source
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