Consultation Process - Adult Literacy Strategy

In April 2008, the Province of Manitoba initiated consultations with key stakeholders and the public for input into the development of a province-wise adult literacy strategy. Consultations were held in the spring and summer of 2008.

Consultation Report - 'What We Heard' - November 2008 (686 KB) (en français)

The following questions supported participant presentations/submissions.

• In your view what is literacy?
• What literacy-related competencies will Manitobans need in the year 2016?
• What are the best ways to raise and maintain the literacy levels of all Manitobans?
• In the literacy strategy, what are the key roles for government, industry, individuals, communities?
• How will we know that actions taken to raise and maintain literacy levels have been effective?

Discussion Paper - 'Adult Literacy in Manitoba' (124 KB) (en français)

Consultations took place in a range of formats:

• Public sessions which provided opportunities to make oral presentations;
• Focused discussions with adult literacy learners and practitioners;
• Meetings and roundtable discussions with stakeholder groups, including immigrant organizations, representatives from Aboriginal community, non-government organizations and agencies, representatives from the francophone community and, business; and
• Web submissions through this website, by e-mail and by regular mail.