The federal government spends billions of dollars on post-secondary education in Canada. This includes the Canada Student Grants Program, the Canada Student Loans Program, and Mitacs, a work placement program.

Education is one area where the government impacts you directly.

For those of you who are Canadian citizens, explain if/how you use programs through the federal government to fund your education. Also, explain other programs not mentioned.

For those of you from a country other than Canada, how much does your federal or provincial/state governments contribute to education programs? List and explain the programs.