‘What We Heard’ reports on the consultation on Adult Literacy in Manitoba. It summarizes the responses and the discussion of stakeholders and organizations who participated in the consultation process. At times there was a consensus as to how to proceed with certain important elements of the adult literacy strategy. At other times there was clear division as to how to address certain implementation issues.

The document acknowledges and thanks the individuals and organizations that provided input to the consultations. The sincerity of all learners/students, practitioners and interested parties was constantly displayed during the process.

The Adult Learning and Literacy Branch of the Department of Advanced Education and Literacy will take the lead in working with other departments to draft a provincial adult literacy strategy to better address the literacy needs of Manitoba’s adult population.

Community participation is an important backbone to the existing literacy activity in Manitoba and will continue to characterize future efforts. The government looks forward to continue to work with the adult literacy field, organizations, communities, employers and other stakeholders in a spirit of collaboration to develop the adult literacy strategy.