There are many organizations in
We encourage you to visit the sites below to discover more about the state of literacy in
The Fraser Institute is an independent research and educational organization with offices in
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is a national charity committed to promoting literacy to the general public and to the private sector. A partnership of business, labour, educators and government, ABC supports the development of an educated and adaptable workforce through the fostering of a lifelong learning culture.
Canadian Literacy and Learning Network is the national hub for research, information and knowledge exchange, increasing literacies and essential skills across Canada. CLLN, a non-profit charitable organization, represents literacy coalitions, organizations and individuals in every province and territory in Canada.
NALD is a digital library and award-winning resource that provides complete, full text documents and books, as well as a resource catalogue; designs and hosts websites for literacy organizations; researches and organizes educational material found elsewhere on the web; connects partners with experts in the field; and, publicizes literacy-related activities and events.
The Adult Learning, Literacy, and Essential Skills Program is a grants and contributions program that reduces non-financial barriers and creates opportunities for Canadians to get the skills they need by providing funding to learning and literacy organizations.
Founded in 1991, the Fédération canadienne pour l’alphabétisation en français (FCAF) is a countrywide organization representing francophone groups and associations dedicated to French literacy in
The Word On The Street Canada Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to celebrating reading and promoting literacy in
Learning for a Sustainable Future is a national charity committed to promoting, through education, the knowledge, skills, perspectives and practices essential to a sustainable future. LSF's Resources for Rethinking includes a searchable database of books for young learners.
Spelling Bee of Canada, a non-profit organization that encourages children, parents, teachers and the community at large to participate in the education process, organizes annual community spelling bees open to all children and youth in three age categories: primary (ages 6-8), junior (ages 9-11) and intermediate (ages 12-14). To date, over 50,000 children have participated in the programme.