** HSBC Family Literacy First materials (in English, French, Simplified Chinese—and now Tagalog) are free at www.FamilyLiteracyFirst.ca **

Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Join UPskill to Advance Canadians' Literacy and Essential Skills Through Workplace Training

(Toronto, ON – January 13, 2016) – ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) is proud to announce the launch of ABC Health Matters, a groundbreaking new health literacy project. With the support of AbbVie Corporation, this pilot project will develop and deliver a new health literacy program in Ontario this winter. The goal of ABC Health Matters is to empower Canadians to manage their health more effectively by increasing their confidence when talking about and making decisions regarding health matters with family, friends and health professionals.

December 8, 2015 – (Toronto, ON)  Each year January 27th marks Family Literacy Day in Canada. This annual celebration of families learning together happens in schools, libraries, learning centres and homes from coast to coast to coast. Created by ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) in 1999, Family Literacy Day also presents the opportunity for organizations to raise awareness around the importance of reading and engaging in literacy activities as a family.

Roundtable discussion shines a spotlight on the skills and training necessary for a strong economy and a productive, safe workforce

Des programmes d’alphabétisation mis en œuvre à Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario) et à Port Alberni (Colombie-Britannique) ont reçu une mention honorable et d’un prix de 5 000 $ chacun

Honourable mentions of $5,000 each are also awarded to literacy programs in Ottawa, Toronto, and Port Alberni