Free Post-Secondary Education in British Columbia

Year
2019
Number
B208
Sponsor(s)
Powell River

Whereas many youth and adults struggle financially to obtain an education; And whereas post-secondary education is the best way to become established in society with the ability to obtain employment in higher paying jobs, maintain long term rewarding careers and contribute to the economy; And whereas the burden of student loan debt can be debilitating and can take years to pay off: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the British Columbia Provincial Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills Training to make all post-secondary education free tuition for all BC residents at BC institutions.

Convention Decision
Not Considered - Automatic Referral to Executive
Executive Decision
Not Endorsed