February 10, 2026 Every step counts. On April 18, at Parc Jean-Drapeau, we will be taking part in our annual #LaceUp4Literacy Charity Challenge, an inspiring event organized by the 21k de Montréal. Together, we’ll run, walk, and move to support English-speaking Quebecers in gaining the essential literacy skills they need to thrive. Did you know…

February 4, 2026 Today is World Read Aloud Day! Celebrated on the first Wednesday of every February, LitWorld founded World Read Aloud Day in 2010 to highlight the power of reading aloud as a way to build community and promote literacy. This event has grown into a global movement, with millions of people around the…

January 20, 2026 In honour of Family Literacy Day on January 27th, we are proud to present our Family Literacy Tool Kit. It contains practical tips, activity guides, and free resources for your organization and family. Please share it with your community, on social media, and other networks. Download it here.

January 14, 2026 A new episode of What’s Literacy? has dropped!  Dan speaks with Tracy Woodward, a Social Integration Skills Instructor at Lester B. Pearson (LBPSB), about the impact of mental health on literacy skills. Tracy shares her experiences at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, where she helps individuals reintegrate into the community by…

January 6, 2026 Get ready for Family Literacy Day on January 27th! This year’s theme is: Make mealtime family learning time. It’s a fantastic opportunity to turn your family meals into a fun learning experience. From following recipes and creating shopping lists to sharing stories around the dinner table, mealtime can be filled with skills-building,…

December 17, 2025 Our office will be closed for the holidays from December 19th to January 4th. We return on January 5th. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, cherished moments, and learning opportunities! See you in 2026.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]November 20, 2025 Talking about money can be stressful or uncomfortable for many of us. Yet not talking about money can prevent us from improving our financial literacy. In the latest episode of the What’s Literacy? Podcast, Dan Laxer speaks with Li Zhang, Director of Social Impact and Financial Literacy Leader at CPA Canada. Li leads…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]November 13, 2025 Celebrating 45 Years of Literacy Quebec Special 45th Anniversary 5 à 7 in Old Montreal On November 5th, we gathered at the beautiful Phi Centre in Montreal’s Old Port for a special 5 à 7 marking our 45th anniversary. Surrounded by our members, partners, and supporters from around the province, we…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]October 30, 2025 Conversations about Health Literacy & Community Support for English-Speaking Communities in Quebec (ESCQ) Have you ever struggled to understand a health document, book an appointment, or find support to improve your literacy skills? You’re not alone. In the latest episode of the What’s Literacy? Podcast, host Dan Laxer chats with Therese…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]September 8, 2025 4 Ways You Can Celebrate International Literacy Day! September 8th is International Literacy Day! Celebrated annually, this day highlights the vital role that literacy plays in our daily lives. While International Literacy Day is marked on a single day, it is important to celebrate and embrace the journey of lifelong learning…

August 27, 2025 Navigating Back-to-School Transitions: Expert Advice for Families The Challenges of Changing Grades and Schools With back-to-school season upon us, students and parents often face the challenges of advancing to a new grade or switching schools. Whether transitioning from daycare to kindergarten, elementary school to high school, or high school to CEGEP, these…

  Every year in October, the Réseau Québécois de l’action communautautaire autonome, dedicates a week to celebrating and supporting the Health, Education, Family, and Social Services community actors that are the backbone of our society. From October 16 to 23, the RQ-ACA’s National Autonomous Community Action Week (#NACAW) highlighted the crucial engagement of the Autonomous…

Literacy Quebec attended a few events lately, including: Connected Communities: Harnessing Innovative Practices for Greater Impact conference organized by McGill University’s ScienceReach and co-sponsored by the Quebec Community Groups Network and the Community Vitality Roundtables. The forum was an occasion to discuss how to improve the capacity of the English speaking community actors to improve on local data production and knowledge-sharing best…

In time for International Literacy Day, Literacy Quebec has launched LQ Academy, a collection of eLearning courses.  LQ Academy consists of the newly revamped Literacy 101: Exploring Literacy; Literacy 102: Supporting adults with low literacy; Lit 103: Clear Language and Design; and the Health Assessment add-on. Literacy Quebec has split its original Literacy and Clear…