National Adult Literacy Database

“Most businesses underestimate the importance of literacy. Higher literacy skills lead to increased output, higher productivity, greater ability for on-the-job training, reduced workplace accidents and better employee retention--ultimately, leading to higher profitability.” -- Craig Alexander, Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group and Board Member of ABC Life Literacy Canada.

Co-presented by ABC Life Literacy Canada and the Canadian Society for Training and Development in celebration of Essential Skills Day during Learn at Work Week, Mr. Craig Alexander addresses the state of literacy in Canada and the economic costs being incurred by low literacy levels. Mr. Alexander will profile both the government’s role in overcoming the country’s literacy challenges, and the role that businesses can play in improving literacy.

6:00-6:30pm - Registration & Networking
6:30-7:30pm - Presentation
7:30-8:00pm - Q&A