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Owen Charters

Aug 28, 2026

21:34
What are the most overlooked obstacles students face after they've made it to college or university? And what does meaningful support look like at that stage?
21:43
That's actually an interesting area and one where we, you know...
21:46
I actually think a few organizations are starting to explore what that means.
21:49
I will also call it a bit, you know, the challenge of the, the middle class is experiencing the return to your pa-- to the parents' basement, including it is much more expensive to go to post-secondary school, so we're seeing a lot more students who stay home to go to post-secondary.
22:04
But also after post-secondary, it's what do you do with a degree? And so you come back and sleep on the couch in the basement because it may be somewhat rent-free until you can figure out what's next.
22:14
I think there's a few things that are now the challenge.
22:16
One is going to college or university is, for many students, the first time they are leaving home.

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As you look at where the organization is going and the Canada you want to see built, what gives you hope?

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