UMSU and UMFA proudly stand in unison declaring post-secondary education an essential service. We reject in the strongest terms the recent decision by the provincial government to consider up to a 30% cut to post-secondary funding in Manitoba, and jointly call for the federal government to resist overtures that will shift public sector salaries…
By Kathleen Harris Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced $9 billion in financial aid for post-secondary students in response to claims that too many young people were falling through the cracks in existing COVID-19 support programs. Students will be eligible for $1,250 a month from May through August. That sum can go up to $1,750 if…
By Joe Friesen Universities are recruiting new students and trying to convince others to stay enrolled for the fall even as it’s still not clear whether in-person classes will be offered because of the impact of COVID-19. The situation has many administrators and students waiting anxiously as they assess messages from public health officials…
WINNIPEG, MB – Today the Government of Manitoba has announced that all repayment of student loans will be suspended through September 30. This matches the federal student loan policy and will be a significant benefit to students in the province grappling with financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Said UMSU President Jakob Sanderson, “This…
By Amy Baker International students will be exempt from Canada’s travel ban as long as they have a valid study permit or had been approved for a study permit prior to March 18, when the travel restrictions took effect. This is a major concession from Canada for its sizeable international student community – it is…