It may be an issue here in Nova Scotia because the tuition fees are much higher, but the tuition fees in Quebec are so low that I'm not sure why the costs are so prohibitive. I understand that people have to live, but if they're working, aren't they making more money today than they were twenty years ago? My friends used to work for less than minimum wage when we went to school. We all thought it was just part of putting some money in your pocket or getting some training. You were willing to work for almost nothing if it was a job in your field.
On October 24th, 2006. See this statement in context.