Pan-Canadian Keynote Presentations

Leading Canadian keynote presenters were invited to the CMEC literacy forum to explore the many facets of literacy. Representing government, business, and the literacy-research community, the keynote presentations were broadcast to all nine forum sites, and addressed questions from participants across the country. Please click on the links below to access the keynote speakers’ biographies and presentations.

  • Opening
    Cross Canada Welcome
    Shirley Bond, Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, British Columbia
    Raymond Théberge, Director General of the CMEC
    Webcast
  • Charles Coffey Charles Coffey on The Business of Literacy: Investing in Our Workforce
    Bio
    Webcast
    Presentation (PDF)
  • Adrienne Clarkson Adrienne Clarkson on Communities Working Together for Literacy
    Bio
    Webcast
  • Frank McKenna Frank McKenna on Literacy: Passport to Prosperity
    Bio
    Webcast
  • Linwood Barclay Linwood Barclay on Literacy for Life!
    Bio
    Webcast
  • Dr Fraser Mustard Dr Fraser Mustard on Literacy: Passport to Prosperity
    Bio
    Webcast
    Presentation (PDF)
  • David Asper David Asper on Literacy Works! Building a Skilled and Resilient Workforce
    Bio
    Webcast
  • Paul Belanger Paul Belanger on Adult literacy, a new societal priority in late modernity
    Bio
    Webcast
    Presentation (PDF)
  • Closing
    Closing remarks
    Raymond Théberge, Director General of the CMEC
    Kelly Lamrock, Minister of Education of New Brunswick and Chair of CMEC
    Webcast