ABC Life Literacy Canada is a national charitable organization that champions literacy by empowering adult learners, raising awareness, and supporting the adult learning sector. We develop and support the use of foundational learning materials and help to build the capacity of the sector by convening and connecting the adult literacy community, and advocating for skills programming. We envision a Canada where everyone has the skills and opportunities to fully participate in learning, life, and work. For the latest news and information on adult literacy please visit our website at www.abclifeliteracy.ca. 



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Ana Oliveira
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Communications and Development
Tel: 416-218-0010 x121
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Feb 07, 2024, 08:00 ET New numeracy program aims to help Canadians build much-needed math skills

TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - National literacy organization ABC Life Literacy Canada today announced the launch of its newest program, ABC Everyday Numbers. ABC Everyday Numbers is a numeracy...

Jan 18, 2024, 08:00 ET Organizations across Canada celebrate 25 years of Family Literacy Day

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - On January 27, 2024, families, libraries and literacy groups will host events across the country to celebrate 25 years of Family Literacy Day, an annual initiative that ...
Digital literacy program helps build learner confidence

Jan 11, 2024, 08:00 ET Digital literacy program helps build learner confidence

TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2024 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) is pleased to announce its latest digital literacy program, ABC Connect for Learning. This program brings together all of ABC's free...
Free resources to help adult learners get out of debt this Financial Literacy Month

Oct 26, 2023, 08:00 ET Free resources to help adult learners get out of debt this Financial Literacy Month

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM). This year's concept is "Check up on your financial health," with a focus on helping Canadians manage their debt....
New workplace literacy resources for people with diverse abilities

Oct 17, 2023, 08:00 ET New workplace literacy resources for people with diverse abilities

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada is thrilled to add several new resources to UP Skills for Work, a free education program that helps adult learners develop key employability...

Sep 21, 2023, 08:00 ET Skills for Success Day focuses on key skills for work and life

TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today is Skills for Success Day, an annual initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 2010, that shines a spotlight on the key skills needed for learning, work, ...

Aug 24, 2023, 08:00 ET Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council receives top honours from the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2023 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award (LIA). The annual award...

May 09, 2023, 08:00 ET New family financial literacy workbook available from ABC Life Literacy Canada

TORONTO, May 9, 2023 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to unveil the newest workbook from its HSBC Family Literacy First program, supported by HSBC Bank Canada. The workbook, entitled...

Mar 23, 2023, 08:00 ET New digital literacy resources aim to educate Canadians on online fraud

TORONTO, March 23, 2023 /CNW/ - In honour of Fraud Prevention Month, ABC Life Literacy Canada released a number of new resources from its ABC Internet Matters program, supported by the Canadian...

Jan 19, 2023, 08:00 ET Celebrate your heritage with Family Literacy Day on January 27

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - On January 27, 2023, families, libraries and literacy groups across the country will once again celebrate Family Literacy Day, an annual initiative that aims to...
Non-profit aims to improve Canadians' financial literacy amidst soaring inflation

Oct 25, 2022, 08:00 ET Non-profit aims to improve Canadians' financial literacy amidst soaring inflation

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM), and this year's theme focuses on helping Canadians manage their debt. As interest rates continue to rise, Canadians are...

Sep 22, 2022, 08:00 ET Skills for Success Day highlights importance of soft skills in a tight job market

TORONTO , Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - Today marks Skills for Success Day, an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of the key skills needed for learning, work, and life. These skills,...

Aug 25, 2022, 08:00 ET Further Education Society of Alberta wins top spot in the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2022 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award (LIA). The annual award...
ABC Life Literacy Canada expands family financial literacy program

Jun 09, 2022, 08:00 ET ABC Life Literacy Canada expands family financial literacy program

TORONTO, June 9, 2022 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that the HSBC Family Literacy First program, supported by HSBC Bank Canada, has recently expanded. The program releases a ...

Apr 12, 2022, 08:00 ET Digital literacy program expands in time of need

ABC Internet Matters empowers adult learners to stay informed and connected online TORONTO, April 12, 2022 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that its ABC Internet Matters...
ABC Skills Hub expands program offering to include Skills for Success

Feb 09, 2022, 08:00 ET ABC Skills Hub expands program offering to include Skills for Success

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that its online learning portal, the ABC Skills Hub, has expanded its program offering to include courses aligning with...

Jan 26, 2022, 08:00 ET ABC Life Literacy Canada Board announces new Executive Director

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Alison Howard as ABC's next Executive Director (ED). After a...

Jan 25, 2022, 08:00 ET Family Literacy Day on January 27 encourages families to embrace the outdoors

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Families, libraries and literacy groups across the country are getting ready to once again celebrate the annual Family Literacy Day, which takes place on January 27th....
Financial literacy resources aim to help Canadians bounce back from pandemic

Oct 26, 2021, 08:00 ET Financial literacy resources aim to help Canadians bounce back from pandemic

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM), an initiative launched by numerous community groups, non-profits and government bodies to help improve Canadians'...

Sep 23, 2021, 08:00 ET Skills for Success Day shines light on important life skills for Canadians

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Today marks Skills for Success Day (formerly Essential Skills Day), an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of the key skills needed for learning, ...

Aug 25, 2021, 08:00 ET Pacific Immigrant Resources Society wins top place in the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2021 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award (LIA). The annual award...
Pandemic learning loss affecting adults just as much as children

Aug 12, 2021, 08:00 ET Pandemic learning loss affecting adults just as much as children

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - As children across the country get ready to head back to school after several months off from in-person learning, parents and educators are rightly concerned about the...

Jul 28, 2021, 08:00 ET Digital literacy resources aim to keep seniors safe and connected during pandemic

TORONTO, July 28, 2021 /CNW/ - Connectivity has never been more important than in this last year, when the pandemic separated people from their friends and families for an extended period of time....
Family financial literacy more important than ever

May 13, 2021, 08:00 ET Family financial literacy more important than ever

TORONTO, May 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Over the past year Canadian families have seen COVID-19 impact everything from their physical and mental health to their children's education and their personal finances....

Jan 21, 2021, 08:00 ET Families, libraries and literacy groups to celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually

TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Despite physical distancing rules still in place across the country, many groups are getting creative in order to take part in the annual Family Literacy Day virtually...

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