Winnipeg Free Press
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Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister, Wayne Ewasko says there has been “misinformation” circulating about the purpose of Bill 33.
THE minister in charge of post-secondary education is defending Bill 33, saying it will not give the province the power to override student dues democratically decided upon in campus referendums.
THE minister in charge of post-secondary education is defending Bill 33, saying it will not give the province the power to override student dues democratically decided upon in campus referendums.
Wayne Ewasko, minister of advanced education, skills and immigration, told the
Free Press there has been misinformation circulating about the purpose of the legislation, which would grant the province oversight in setting tuition and student fees.
Post-secondary institutes to receive funding boost during crisis
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The University of Manitoba is receiving about $14.5 million from the provincial government to help the university adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba universities and colleges will receive a share of $25.6 million from the provincial government to help them adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba universities and colleges will receive a share of $25.6 million from the provincial government to help them adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The province has approved 37 programming changes at the institutions focusing on several areas including health, technology and business.
The University of Manitoba is receiving about $14.5 million from the fund to help it respond to the challenges and opportunities that have come from the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the others, Brandon University is receiving $1.14 million, the University of Winnipeg $2.8 million, Red River Col