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ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is pleased to release an official statement following the provincial budget announcement made by the Government of Ontario. Featured amongst the news concerning the budget is that literacy and basic skills programs will receive a major funding boost. ABC CANADA congratulates Minister of Finance and Minister of Revenue Dwight Duncan and John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities for their leadership in recognizing the value of workplace literacy. ABC CANADA looks forward to working with them on planning for literacy and basic skills training to ensure the support continues after the two-year framework.

ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that it will join the Canadian Commission for UNESCO in celebration of International Adult Learners' Week (IALW) 2009, held from March 2-8 across Canada. Celebrated in more than 40 countries, IALW was launched in 2000 as a way to showcase adult learners and to create awareness on the importance of lifelong learning.

Click here to learn more about adult literacy

Click here to watch some adult learners' success stories

Click here to read Ralf St. Clair's executive summary, "Measuring Success in Adult Literacy." Please check back soon for the comprehensive report.

Click here to watch the webinar of Ralf St. Clair's presentation, "Measuring Success in Adult Literacy."

ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is raising funds to create a new, free, national financial literacy program, Money Matters, for adult learners in communities across the country. With funding support through the Aviva Community Fund, ABC CANADA can fully develop Money Matters and make a difference in Canadians’ lives – and pocketbooks. Help ABC CANADA create this new program by voting here!

A while back, ABC CANADA conducted video interviews with several adult learners to find out more about their struggles, successes and reasons for upgrading their literacy skills. There are still millions of Canadians who struggle with literacy but are afraid to seek help. Watch these amazing videos to find out more about the life of an adult learner and why it is important to keep your literacy skills sharp.

The 2009 PGI Moncton promises to be another success with Literacy New Brunswick's commitment to providing excellent event experiences for their participants. On Wednesday August 19th, they will host the community, sponsors, and the general public with three events. The fifth consecutive Family Festival for Literacy will kick things off with hair braiding, face painting, literacy contest winners, poet laureate Sheree Fitch, and singing and dancing performances by New Brunswick youth groups. Read more.

In anticipation of International Adult Learners Week (March 2-9), ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation conducted on February 27th a special online presentation regarding the assessment of adult literacy learning. Noted international researcher Ralf St.Clair discussed the need for quality assessment; how different types of assessment at different levels can lead to a more tailored and meaningful approach for learners. He also shared research on different types of assessment models studied in Canada and the U.K.

To view the executive summary, please click here

To view the webinar, please click here

Please check back soon for the comprehensive report