Literacy & Digital Media: Building the Road to Critical Thinking

Our National Online Forum, Literacy and Digital Media: Building the Road to Critical Thinking, took place on October 27, 2026. 

Watch the event recording on YouTube to explore how literacy and critical thinking help young people navigate digital media, evaluate information, and distinguish fact from fiction, with practical tools and resources.

Why Literacy?

Improving literacy improves people’s lives—research shows that people in Canada with higher levels of literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills report better health and stronger connections with their communities and society. Literacy upgrading also has a positive impact on higher earnings and job retention. 

Volunteers change lives

Each year, our volunteers give thousands of hours to tutoring math, reading, and writing; reading stories; helping with special events; and supporting our book donation program.

From helping children read a favourite book to supporting adults as they work to improve their skills, volunteers are key to creating a culture of literacy in Canada.