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Lessons in Learning – Learning Cities: Optimizing Economic and Social Well-being through Lifelong Learning for All
Cities are a magnet for Canadians and immigrants who stream into them in ever-increasing numbers. The swelling population of urban centres—now home to 80% of Canada’s citizens—reflects the economic, educational and cultural opportunities offered by cities. At the crossroads of people, ideas and capital, cities are the engine of innovation, knowledge and national prosperity. This article examines how the adoption of learning cities strategies can enhance urban residents' social and economic well-being. Go to article »
Profiles in Learning: Major Deanna Brasseur
Her personal passion and a willingness to embrace any opportunity to learn helped Deanna "Dee" Brasseur achieve her dream to become one of the first female fighter pilots in the world. The latest in our series of articles chronicling the lifelong learning stories of prominent Canadians looks at Major Brasseur's remarkable journey: from teenaged typist in a military office to taking the controls of the Canadian Force's most powerful fighter plane, the CF-18 Hornet. Go to profile »
CCL launches the Minerva Lecture Series
CCL created the Minerva Lecture Series to foster discussions between Canadian learning researchers and citizens from across the country. The first lecture, Cultivating a flexible mind: Can you learn how to learn for life?, will be presented by Dr. Jacqueline P. Leighton, registered psychologist and Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta, in Calgary on November 21, 2007. Dr. Leighton will then offer her presentation in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. More details on series »
Health Literacy in Canada
Read this report that presents health literacy rates across Canada.
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