Across the country, petitions have popped up as students call for a reduction in tuition, while universities say the costs of online learning warrant increases.

One parent says the fall school plan contradicts the province’s health recommendations of physical distancing and limited group sizes.

"The socialization part of it is also something that's very important... I'm kind of hoping Scenario 3 is not at all where we're at come Aug. 1." 

"We believe that we have put in place the resources to help every student succeed."

University president Alan Shepard says he expects about 30 per cent of courses to have a face-to-face component, with the balance to be conducted online.

Schools in Saskatchewan will end supplementary learning this month, with 80 per cent of students having participated for Regina Catholic Schools and Prairie Valley Schools.

A day after the Ontario government revealed schools will remain closed for in-person learning an accessibility advocate is questioning the plan to support students with special needs.

Red River College has become the latest Manitoba post-secondary institution to announce fall courses will be shifted completely online over coronavirus concerns.

The University of Lethbridge announcing Tuesday it plans to primarily offer online courses this fall.

The minister says teachers have been working from home and he expects they will still be able to begin their summer break at the regular time.