Literacy shapes how we learn, work, understand information, and navigate everyday life.
Yet 1 in 5 adults in Canada struggle with basic reading skills — barriers that can affect education, employment, services, and opportunity.
Literacy today includes more than reading and writing. It also means being able to understand and communicate information, use digital tools, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
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