Manitoba Budget 2024 Winnipeg, MB – On April 2, 2024 The Government of Manitoba announced Budget 2024. Budget 2024 is focused on rebuilding healthcare, lowering costs for families, healthier families and safer communities, and growing the economy. There were various funding increases to Advanced Education and Training, such as: Budget 2024 increases Manitoba Student Aid…
DetailsStatement from UMSU February 28, 2024 UMSU would like to be explicitly clear – we strongly and unequivocally condemn any and all forms of Islamophobia in our spaces and on our campus. Prejudice, discrimination, and hate speech against individuals based on their Islamic faith not only harm those directly affected but also erode the fabric…
DetailsStatement from UMSU January 9, 2024 UMSU was saddened to learn about the death of Afolabi Stephen Opaso, an international student that was fatally shot while experiencing a mental health crisis. We would like to offer our condolences to his family, friends, and community during this difficult time. UMSU is dedicated to fostering an environment…
DetailsDecember 7, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Message from UMSU on the Federal International Student Program Update Winnipeg, MB – On December 7, 2023, Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship announced that starting January 1, 2024, the federal government will be doubling the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants from $10,000 to $20,635.…
DetailsInternational Student Cap August 23, 2023 The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is concerned about with the ongoing discussions within the federal government regarding the potential implementation of caps on international student admissions in Canada due to perceived concerns related to the housing crisis. UMSU recognizes that the housing crisis needs to be addressed…
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