Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise in the House today to mark Family Literacy Day.
Because of my background in education, I know that many Canadians across the country have a very hard time finding a job or position that pays a decent wage.
In Nova Scotia, approximately 38% of the population has problems reading and writing and must take adult literacy courses.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to work with the executive director of Literacy Nova Scotia to prepare for the delivery of hundreds of books to communities all across my riding and Nova Scotia.
In closing, I urge all parents to set aside 15 minutes every day to read to their children. It can make a huge difference in the lives of those children.