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The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES)

The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) was created in April 2007. The office brings together the National Office of Literacy and Learning (NOLL) and the Essential Skills Initiative (ESI) into one organization that supports the broad continuum of literacy and essential skills at the national level.

The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) is the Government of Canada's centre of expertise for Literacy and Essential Skills. Through its partner-based approach, the OLES will focus on three areas: increasing Canada's knowledge-base on literacy and essential skills, developing effective training tools, and ensuring knowledge and tools are shared among stakeholders, partners, and the Canadian public.

Knowledge and Research

• Map of Literacy Levels in Canada
• Literacy: Publications
• Literacy: Resources
• Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Events

• International Literacy Day is a grassroots event involving Canadians of all ages and backgrounds right across the country.

  For a list of activities being held to mark International Literacy Day, visit National Adult Literacy Database .