Learning Policy Directorate

Mandate

To develop strategic advice for the Minister and the Government on lifelong learning in Canada.

Key roles

• Provide high quality policy research and analysis on current and emerging issues regarding the overall performance of the learning system in meeting the needs of individual learners and society
• Develop conceptual and analytical frameworks on lifelong learning and its various sub-components as well as relating lifelong learning to the Government's broader social and economic priorities
• Identify key issues requiring Government action or policy change and develop strategic options and recommendations in these areas
• Lead efforts to improve coordination and coherence across Government departments and agencies involved in lifelong learning in Canada
• Collaborate with provincial and territorial government officials to advance learning objectives for the country as a whole
• Maintain regular contact with key external stakeholders and experts to share evidence on emerging challenges and best practice in Canada's learning system and build consensus on required directions for improvement

Publications

• ALL 2003 Key Research Findings and HRSD Implications
• PISA