OP-ED: Amid economic uncertainty, Canada must make literacy a national priority

Author Mélanie Valcin
There is still a troubling gap in literacy among Canadian adults; it's costing us $50 billion in unrealized GDP

Why It Matters

"Rarely do we consider literacy as a national priority. And yet, the ability to read, write, understand numbers, and solve problems in our technologically rich environment remains one of the most powerful tools we have to build a stronger and more equitable Canada."

Rarely do we consider literacy as a national priority. Yet, the ability to read, write and solve problems in our technological environment remains a powerful tool.

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