I have a note here that answers your question. Because education falls within the jurisdiction of Quebec and the provinces, the diplomas that are recognized by designated educational institutions differ from one province to the next. In Quebec, for example, there are technical diplomas. The youth could have studied at a CEGEP. It could also be a B.A. or another university post-secondary degree. In the rest of Canada, it could be a college or university diploma, for example.
Ultimately, eligible institutions will be on the Master List of Designated Educational Institutions under the Canada Student Loans Program.