If you haven't heard of this issue, just google "Toronto York strike". I found one opinion article here, which may add some flavours to this discussion: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/why-u-of-t-york-strikes-are-more-than-labour-disputes/article23279298/
Now I am wondering... what is the amount of the common "fully funded" packages in the states? Is it higher than 15,000 bucks? (UofT waives the tuition and provides additional $15,000 CDN per year to graduate students, which is its minimum / typical funding package; correct me if I am wrong)