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		<title>Canada’s Poor Literacy Rates – Reminding Politicians That Literacy Skills Matter to our Economic and Social Success</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jennifer Petryshen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some people might wonder what an article about literacy is doing on a political blog, but a literate population is crucial to a fully-functioning, informed democracy. According to ABC Canada, “Greater understanding of social and political issues means a more informed opinion at the ballot box, better understanding of issues, and greater confidence in discussing [...]


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