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[–] Son_of_dad@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Cause I'm of native background and was raised being told about the greatness, acceptance and generosity of Canada. Then I grew up and found out about native genocides, Confederate Amnesty, residential schools, John a MacDonald. I grew up into a Canada where food prices are through the roof because we're being robbed and our governments don't care. Higher education is unaffordable to anyone without wealthy parents, housing is pathetic, wages are a joke. Our premieres don't care and push the buck to the feds, and the feds are off in another hemisphere giving away money and worrying about citizens of every nation but the one they've been elected to govern. Canadians are drowning and our elected officials can't be bothered to even pretend they give a fuck.

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

food prices are through the roof because we’re being robbed

Would you mind clarifying what you mean by this?

Higher education is unaffordable to anyone without wealthy parents

Based on what are you making this claim? The Canadian Government and the provincial governments provide loans and financial support to students, which should be able to cover all expenses for an average post secondary institution [source] [source]. Furthermore, the Canadian government provides extra support for Indigenous Peoples [source].

[–] Son_of_dad@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You don't get it do you. When I was college age, I could pay for my entire education with $15k. Which I thought was a lot. My child will have to take out loans for like x10 that amount and it will destroy her future before it even begins.

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago

My child will have to take out loans for like x10 that amount and it will destroy her future before it even begins.

It depends on where one goes — not all post secondary institutions charge the same amounts. Generally, the fancier/more reputable schools will charge the most. It is quite possible to complete undergrad in Canada for <30k CAD (not including living and transportation expenses). Also, keep in mind that inflation is innevitable — the Government of Canada targets an inflation rate of 2% per year [source].