A university degree is great and all, but not nearly as important as it used to be (especially in Canada). I'm still working on my degree part-time, but it seems a little pointless when I already manage people who have their Masters in Software Engineering. Work experience is worth a lot more, in my opinion. The degree just gets your foot in the door. If all else fails, lie about it - nobody ever asks to see it unless it's for visa purposes.
