Towards a fully literate Canada : achieving national goals through a comprehensive pan-Canadian literacy strategy

Canada Human Resources Development Canada. (Author).

Summary: After exploring the importance of literacy to Canada's economic, political, social and cultural survival, and reviewing the current state of literacy and literacy education in Canada, the advisory committee concluded that the Federal Government is "well placed to provide partnership-based leadership..." The report proposes seven principles to guide the development of a Pan-Canadian Literacy Strategy, outlines steps to follow, and makes specific recommendations.

Record details

Physical Description: p.
42 p.
Publisher: Ottawa, Ontario: The Advisory Committee on Literacy and Essential Skills, November 20, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"A Report submitted by The Advisory Committee on Literacy and Essential Skills To the Minister of State for Human Resources Development"
Formatted Contents Note:	Executive summary -- Introduction -- The face of iteracy in Canada -- What it will take to address Canada's literacy needs -- The vision - a fully literate Canada -- Setting goals -- The principles -- Strategic objectives: the elements of a strategy -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Advisory committee members.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Online version available.