University of Manitoba's continuation fees hike comes at the expense of students

Graduate enrolment is steadily increasing in Manitoba, with more students electing to pursue post-graduate programs at both the Master's and PhD level. The growth in graduate student population contributes much to the diversity and breadth of research done on university campuses. Additionally, once graduate students complete their course of study they contribute to the overall economic vitality of the province. Despite increased enrolment, tuition and continuation fees prevent some students from accessing graduate programs.