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Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Ontario. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $12.7 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Ontario to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for Ontario adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $35.65 billion, or an average of $3,495/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $1.25 billion could be realized in Ontario. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Novia Scotia. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $987 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Nova Scotia to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for Nova Scotia adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.79 billion, or an average of $3,686/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $96 million could be realized in Nova Scotia. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Quebec. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $8.05 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Quebec to Level 3; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Quebec adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $21.7 billion, or an average of $3,478/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $770 million could be realized in Quebec. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for British Columbia. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $2.897 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in British Columbia to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for British Columbia adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $8.967 billion, or an average of $2,607/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $310 million could be realized in British Columbia. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Manitoba. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $664.7 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Manitoba to Level 3; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Manitoban adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.1 billion, or an average of $2,269/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $73 million could be realized in Manitoba. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Saskatchewan. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $803.54 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Saskatchewan to Level 3; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Saskatchewan adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.3839 billion, or an average of $3,166/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $82.42 million could be realized in Saskatchewan. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Alberta. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $1.64 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Alberta to Level 3.; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Albertan adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $4.650 billion, or an average of $1,700/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $180 million could be realized in Alberta. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for New Brunswick. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $1.032 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Canada to Level 3.; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for New Brunswick adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.79 billion, or an average of $4,589/worker annually.; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $95 million could be realized in New Brunswick. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Prince Edward Island. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $97.44 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Prince Edward Island to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for Prince Edward Island adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $313.1 million, or an average of $2,796/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $10.83 million could be realized in Prince Edward Island. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Canada. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $29.34 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Canada to Level 3.; (2) If this investment were made, earnings for Canadian adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $85.25 billion, or an average of $3,244/worker annually.; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of total savings of $2.92 billion could be realized in Canada. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.]

To persuade policy makers to tackle poverty prevention through significant investment in literacy development, the authors, Murray and Shillington, analyzed the most recent data to illustrate the impact of literacy skills on a micro-, as well as macro-economic level. Statistics clearly show direct links between literacy skill and income level: literacy influences the ability to get a job, job retention and promotion, risk of job loss, length of time of unemployment, and, most importantly, rate of pay. In addition low literacy has been shown to impair individuals' health, access to adult education and training and access to full participation in broader society--all factors that further impair the labour market success of Canada's poor. Since poverty in Canada is the result of people failing to find and keep good paying jobs, it raises the question of how investments in literacy might serve to reduce poverty. [For the full report, "From Poverty to Prosperity: Literacy's Impact on Canada's Economic Success. In Focus: Labour Market Engagement," see ED565183.]