Finance committee  Certainly when we're looking at addressing these issues it's very important to look at all avenues. Methods of repayment could be something. I've heard discussions in the past on perhaps extending the grace period and re-evaluating interest rates. It's also important to target student debt specifically at its core.

Finance committee  Good evening, Mr. Chair, committee members, and fellow presenters. I am the elected board chair of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations and a student at the University of Prince Edward Island. I am pleased to have the opportunity to present the budget priorities of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations on behalf of our 22 member associations representing over 280,000 students across Canada.