Universities seek students, private contracts amid funding crunch - Emily Chung, CBC News

Some Canadian students face higher tuition and less financial aid as universities take unpleasant steps to balance their books amid rising costs and receding investment income. Meanwhile, some universities are seeking additional students as one solution to their woes. Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., announced this spring that it will cut some degree programs with low enrolment and 47 faculty, but it is far from the only university making cuts.