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  • We are pleased to share our 2022 Annual Impact Report. In a year marked by renewal and growth, we advanced our mission to ensure every child in Canada has the opportunity to become a lifelong reader. From expanding our Early Words program to deepening relationships with communities across the country, 2022 saw us strengthen our…

  • Toronto , Aug 21, 2022 – CCLF is thrilled and delighted that Dr. Alika LaFontaine will lead the CMA in 2022-2023 as its first ever Indigenous president. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Alika. As a CCLF board member and literacy champion, he exemplifies many of our organization’s core values: Alika amplifies unheard voices, helps people…

  • On Feb. 25, 2022, as part of the Government of Canada’s 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation process, we made a written submission on behalf of ourselves and thirty-nine other organizations (available here).

  • In September 2021, the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation (CCLF) and the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) partnered on a national survey of early childhood educators (ECEs) to better understand the current role of early literacy and learning in child care settings in Canada, and to identify gaps and opportunities that may exist.

  • We’re beyond pleased to present our annual Impact Report for 2021. We believe that helping children develop the literacy skills they need to reach their full potential starts with equal access to educational opportunities, information and resources. That’s why we worked throughout 2021 to expand our programming initiatives, with a focus on the Early Words/Premiers…

  • Learn about Read On Canada’s impact in its second year.

  • We are delighted to welcome our newest Board members, Deepak Kaura and Konata T. Lake, who bring a wealth of experience in leadership and innovation in their respective fields. Dr. Kaura and Mr. Lake join the dedicated change-makers on our current Board of Directors at a pivotal moment in our organization’s history, as we expand…

  • For families with little ones who are patients of Sterling Lyon Pediatrics or Manitoba Clinic, some visits to the doctor now include a conversation about literacy – and a children’s book to take home. These Winnipeg clinics have recently joined the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation’s new Early Words/Premiers mots program. “We are passionate about literacy,” said Dr.…