Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to inform the House that October 25 is International Literacy Day.
Literacy affects just about every aspect of our life. It is the key factor in the growth and development of individuals and in the economic success of our country.
In addition, Canadians know that good reading and writing skills represent a powerful key to many learning situations.
It is essential that all Canadians reach a high enough level of literacy to meet the current and future needs of the job market and the knowledge based economy. This is why skills acquisition and continuous learning are key priorities for our government.
I sincerely hope that my colleagues in the House will join with me in congratulating all those who help make Canadians more literate.