Students at the University of Manitoba are concerned about a proposed tuition increase of up to four percent, which could significantly impact their financial situations. Daneca Bulay-Og, a first-year student, expressed that rising costs are already a challenge, forcing many students to juggle multiple jobs. The University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) organized an event urging the provincial government to boost funding for post-secondary institutions and calling for a freeze on tuition rates. UMSU's vice-president of university affairs, Heaven Kaur, criticized the rising tuition, stating it treats students as 'revenue-making machines.' The university's provost, Diane Hiebert-Murphy, explained that inflationary pressures and a 40 percent drop in international student enrolments have contributed to the financial strain. Manitoba's Minister of Advanced Education and Training, Renée Cable, acknowledged these challenges while noting a two percent increase in the province's operating funding for schools. A final decision regarding the tuition hike is scheduled for April 16.