Mr. Speaker, let me assure the member that Canada's new government is and will continue to be committed to literacy.
In addition, I would like to clarify that all existing commitments will be honoured. Projects currently receiving funding for literacy programming have not been cut. What is more, all eligible organizations may continue to apply for funding in future calls for proposals, with each project being assessed on merit and against the program eligibility criteria.
What is more, beyond the adult learning, literacy and essential skills program, Canada's new government continues to support projects designed to improve the essential skills of Canadians entering into or already in the labour market through existing HRSDC programs and through other departments, such as Citizenship and Immigration, and Industry Canada.