This website is a testimony to the problems Canadian Student Loan borrowers experienced from approximately 1996 to 2008 and until their loans were paid off.

The privatization of the Student Loans system by the Chretien and Martin Liberal governments broke the system and defaulted thousands of borrowers who were trying to pay their loans. There were even stories of suicide due to the harassment of borrowers.

Read the report that I prepared back in 2007 here. Canada Student Loans-The Need for Change Fortunately the new Conservative government at the time revamped the program and fixed the system for new borrowers, but borrowers under the previous program were left with ruined credit and continued harassment from debt collectors.

I call on the Canadian Government to apologize to the borrowers affected by this fiasco and make amends.

Unfortunately the Liberal government is again clobbering the Education system with their upcoming changes to International Student Visas. Yes, there's a problem, but instead of a well thought out plan, they have pulled the emergency brake on the train causing a derailment. This has introduced unprecedented instability for both private and public education institutions who serve both international and local students.

Universities can't plan. I've heard of courses being cut because the government has no process in place for universities to send the newly required acceptance letters to the government.

This means that students who have been accepted can not attend courses that start in the summer 2024 semester. With cut sections, current Canadian students will have trouble getting courses, and may have to switch to part-time which changes their enrollment status and might trigger repayment of their loans or ineligibility for funding. I've seen this before. It wreaks havoc on the student loan borrowers.

Again, the Liberal government has messed up the education environment. Will the new system needed in a rush for the acceptance letters be the new Arrivecan scandal?

I call on the government to implement a slower phased in approach and delay the requirement of the acceptance letters until a process is in place to submit these letters.


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    Posted: 05/November/2014 at 5:10am

Over the last year or so, I have had a great improvement in my financial situation.  I'm not yet able to pay the debt in full, but I can begin making payments again. 

Here's the problem:

All of the negative information has aged off of my credit report.  As a result, my available credit on my credit cards and overall credit score has improved enormously. 

How do I begin repayment without re-aging the negative info that has now fallen off my credit report causing it to reappear, destroying my hard work to get back on track?

This is the Ontario portion of a student loan secured between 2002 and 2006.  What are the chances of them taking me to court, or can I push my luck for two more years of savings and pay it all off in one lump sum?

Thanks in advance for your help.


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Almost tempted to put $10,000 ($24,000 available credit on four cards) of student loan debt on my credit cards (19% interest) just to eliminate the potential legal hassle and destroyed credit report.   

Sadly, I can't qualify for a line of credit due to the self-employment nature of my income.  I need two years of Notice of Assessments, where the first one won't be available until April.  So, back to the same problem.  Two years before I can borrow to clear it or save to pay it in full.

This huge jump in available credit that has occurred over the last year is the reason why I am back in EOS's target group, I am sure.  I keep seeing their name appear in the soft enquiries list on the credit report every time my credit limits increase.

So how the heck do I pay without destroying my credit with a reappearance of the collection item??  Growl!!

Johnny, can you negotiate a payment arrangement for me that forces them not to report to the credit bureau if I honour the agreement?
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If you have to pay 19% I wouldn't recommend doing that.  Demonstrating good faith and protecting yourself is not hard to do.  If you want to make a payment arrangement with the system I can help you so that you can do just that without all of the resistances and headaches of the collection systems up-sell and "I smell money" racket.

Your credit may not even be impacted at this point. I can;t say for sure without seeing what it going on in the back  end of things (At the Ontario CMU and MTCU levels).

You are caught in a crisis that many are experiencing - the "How do I pay without opening a nasty can of vipers, and how can I protect my personal credit stats while doing so?"

First you have to know the system, how it works and thinks, and what safeguards are there for you. It isn't easy as you can see.

So, before doing something out of frustration, panic, or impulse - know your options and safeguards. Then deal with the issue with an approach that is  reasonable, safe, and that will not subject you to risk and damage.  Making decisions and acting out frustration, panic, or fear adds risk and added hardship.

Having available credit on a credit card is a good thing. However, what you use that credit line for is what makes or breaks you, financially and your reputation as a consumer. Credit cards aren't for paying student loans. Nor is going to a high-interest finance company like so many are "ordered" to do or else face severe consequences. That in fact can backfire on those who act and behave this way. It is unprofessional and barbaric.

If you want this done the right way without the risks and whatnot I can hep you but it isn't free. If you want a one-on-one with me for direction, opportunity and benefit discovery, strategy, and the advice it will cost you $130.00.  Will take about 30-40 minutes. You would be surprised how much one benefit or opportunity or another will save you time and money if you qualify for it. That is the most important thing here before anything, - what benefit or opportunity is available that will save you time, money, and headaches.

It's your call. If you want to book in for a telephone app you can contact us at 902-861-1210 or 866-239-7889. If you get voice mail simply leave your name, tele #, and a time to contact you, and we will make arrangements. Or, visit www.cfwgroup.ca and hit me up using the contact us page.

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Thanks Johnny.   I just left you a message.   So you can link profiles: the message I left contains a phone number with digits ( 849 in that order).
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Pleasure talking with you. some good benefit and opportunity there in your case. We will talk further,

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Great talking to you too. Looks like we had a bit of a miscommunication about today's phone call. Hope you're not calling tonight instead. That's way too late for you. Anyhow, I dont see the big rush in my case, so no worry.
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Tomorrow morning is good. I was on the road traveling all day Friday.
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Originally posted by Johnny Johnny wrote:

Tomorrow morning is good. I was on the road traveling all day Friday.


Sounds good, Johnny. Work starts at 10am every day except Wednesday and Sunday doing 12 hour shifts. I have a window of time starting from 9:25 AM EST. Let's get this finalized so you have the info you need to proceed. Thanks again.
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I sent you a text.  Just let me know if that time works for you.

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