Ottawa Expands Student Loan Forgiveness Program to Include Teachers, Pharmacists, Dentists in Rural Communities

A teacher talks with her Grade 3 and 4 students on their first day back after summer break at an elementary school in Montreal on Aug. 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

Ottawa has expanded its student loan forgiveness program to include several more occupations including dentists, psychologists, early childhood educators, and teachers.

The Canada Student Loan forgiveness benefit was first introduced in 2013, aiming to attract more health-care professionals to rural communities.