Literacy & Digital Media: Building the Road to Critical Thinking

Join our online Forum to explore how literacy and critical thinking can help young people navigate digital media, evaluate information, and distinguish fact from fiction. The Forum will also share practical tools and resources for navigating today’s digital world.

October 27, 2026 | 1–3 p.m. ET | Online via Zoom

Why Literacy?

Improving literacy improves people’s lives—research shows that people in Canada with higher levels of literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills report better health and stronger connections with their communities and society. Literacy upgrading also has a positive impact on higher earnings and job retention. 

Volunteers change lives

Each year, our volunteers give thousands of hours to tutoring math, reading, and writing; reading stories; helping with special events; and supporting our book donation program.

From helping children read a favourite book to supporting adults as they work to improve their skills, volunteers are key to creating a culture of literacy in Canada.