Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. member for his question pertaining to students and repaying their loans.
I have had many students come to my office, especially over the last two weeks when we had a break, who are worried about this. They are now being billed by the banks and they do not have jobs.
The government through supporting job creation, youth internship and apprenticeship programs will certainly help to alleviate their problems.
I cannot give a figure on how much money right now, but I was talking to UIC and it is putting quite a few students back to work right now. UIC is giving them the opportunity to carry on their education or to be able to pay off the money they owe. The government is on the right track in helping these students and I certainly support it 100 per cent.