We are well aware that there are reasons other than purely financial reasons that may prevent people from signing up for postsecondary education.
However, we are virtually convinced that the low cost of tuition or the perception that tuition is low compared to the benefits a person derives, is a fairly strong incentive for people to undertake postsecondary education.
Increasing federal funding would cover the current funding shortfall in Quebec, that we estimate to be between $375 million and $400 million for universities alone. It is not a problem of accessibility; it is more a problem regarding the quality of universities at this time.