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The National Canada's Shame: Illiteracy
Canada is considered one of the world’s leading countries, but our hidden shame is the 42% of our population who are illiterate. Illiteracy means many are living on the edge of poverty, unable to get ahead. With numerous roadblocks in our present federal and provincial system, what is the future for Canadians who cannot read and write? The program profiles ...
- 2006
- 00:22:38
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- Added on: 06/14/2013
News in Review - June 2006 Fighting Illiteracy: The Swedish Way
Illiteracy is a big problem in Canada. Many Canadians can't read well enough to understand even the simplest labels or signs. Some experts say our education system is to blame. In this News in Review story we'll look at how one former illiterate individual had to struggle against that system to turn her life around. We'll also travel to Sweden ...
- 2006
- 00:16:19
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- Added on: 06/15/2006
