Mobilizing People
Community Partner Information Package
 Part
3 - Literacy: frequently asked questions (FAQs)
A good list of frequently asked questions about literacy can be
useful in raising awareness of literacy issues. Click
here for the OLC’s fact sheet “Literacy Matters” (PDF
93k). You can expand on this information with local statistics.
Key Statistics
Almost 50% of Canadian adults struggle with words
and numbers:
- 22% of Canadians have serious difficulties with any type of
printed material.
- A further 26% of Canadians can do only the simplest reading
and writing tasks.
- In Ontario, over 20% of adults do not have basic literacy skills.
- An additional 24% of adults in Ontario are not able to read
well enough to carry out daily tasks or to find and keep jobs.
- Add statistics from your community or region
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