Manitoba news: Wab Kinew wants federal help to avoid potential tuition hikes [Video]

WINNIPEG –

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a new federal policy on international students could lead to higher post-secondary tuition fees for domestic ones.

In January, the federal government announced a cap on the number of student visa applications it would accept.

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That was expected to result in a 35 per cent drop in the number of international students, who pay higher tuition rates, but some universities say the drop has been greater.

Kinew, who worked at the University of Winnipeg a decade ago, says the move will put pressure on domestic tuition rates.

The federal cap is aimed at easing rising housing costs, demand for health care and other issues.

Kinew says he would like the federal government to offer support to help control tuition.

“You have Manitoba students heading to university and college who could …