The five priority visions were overwhelmingly endorsed by the literacy field! They are:

1. Literacy Policy   Federal and provincial governments resolve jurisdictional issues and commit themselves to a pan-Canadian Adult Literacy / Basic Education strategy. Policies at national, provincial, and local levels are responsive to the current and changing population of adult literacy learners and potential learners, and are developed and implemented with the involvement of all stakeholders. As a result of these policies, Canadians across the country have the right to free literacy and upgrading to high school completion, regardless of age.

2. Quality Delivery System   A Canada-wide system of high quality adult literacy and basic education services helps adults in every community achieve their goals as family members, workers, citizens and lifelong learners. The system is comparable to the K-12 and post secondary education systems in terms of recognition, infrastructure, and financial support. At the same time, the system is flexible enough to allow provinces / territories and communities to define their own needs and solutions.

3. Access to Services   Across the country, Canadian adults regardless of age have access to high quality literacy and basic education services that respond to their realities, needs and goals, and these can be accessed when and where they are needed.

4. Literacy Research   A range of research on adult literacy contributes to our understanding of literacy challenges, needs and solutions. Research findings are clear, accessible and linked to the realities of practice.

5. Access to Services   Across the country, Canadian adults regardless of age have access to high quality literacy and basic education services that respond to their realities, needs and goals, and these can be accessed when and where they are needed.