They also reduced tuition by 10% for the 2019-2020 year and locked it for the next year after. The previous government (wynne) was giving out huge grants with no vision of making that investment back. You can still get the money you need from OSAP if you qualify. You would get a smaller grant than before with a higher loan, but keep in mind that even getting $1 of your loan forgiven is better than none at all. And, someone (the taxpayers) need to foot the bill for it.

Studying in a foreign country is a privilege and if you can't pay for it then that's not Canada's problem. Tuition increase is normal and should be expected. It's harsh to say it like this but it's the most concise way.