Women's groups have come out strongly against the fee increase. According to the Quebec Women's Federation, tuition hikes will have a clear impact on women, who continue to be paid less than their male counterparts after university. This means that any higher levels of debt will be that much more difficult for them to pay back.
by Tim McSorleyThe Dominion is a monthly paper published by an incipient network of independent journalists in Canada. It aims to provide accurate, critical coverage that is accountable to its readers and the subjects it tackles. Taking its name from Canada's official status as both a colony and a colonial force, the Dominion examines politics, culture and daily life with a view to understanding the exercise of power.