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student finance
Pallister government introduces legislation to raise post-secondary tuition cap
The Progressive Conservative government introduced legislation Monday that will lift a cap on post-secondary tuition in Manitoba. Bill 31 – the Advanced Education Administration Amendment…
Reignited spat with CFS a pretext for defederation
If nothing else, the University of Manitoba’s Students’ Union’s (UMSU) latest foray with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) has shown the UMSU executives are…
In defence of pragmatic tuition policy
I recently read Mary Asekome and Sofia Descalzi’s piece “Don’t Tell International Students To Accept Fee Increases” and I would like to address some comments…
National Day of Action demonstration attracts large turnout of students, union members
Hundreds of students marched from the University of Winnipeg to the steps of the Manitoba legislature Nov. 2 in a demonstration calling for free post-secondary…
UMSU passes motion to oppose disproportionate international student fee hikes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) adopted a motion at its regularly scheduled council meeting on Oct. 12 committing to advocate for international students…
UMSU confirms 10-year, $15.9 million contribution to Front and Centre
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) approved a motion Sept. 14 to label all earnings from a $64 per year student fee hike approved…
Tuition fees continue to rise nationally
Tuition fees across the country are on the rise again, according to Statistics Canada. In a public release posted to their website on Sept. 7,…
Ontario Student Grant program a step forward: CFS-MB
Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) will make post-secondary education effectively free for students coming from families…
Tory education critic hits back after NDP criticisms
With a provincial election only a little more than a month away and with polls showing the incumbent NDP government behind the surging Progressive Conservatives, there could be a new government controlling Manitoba’s finances after ballots are counted April 19.