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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"International Literacy Month "
September 2002
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Imagine being unable to read a menu, a street sign or your children's report card. Imagine not being able to use a library, or read a detailed article in a magazine or newspaper. Imagine being unable to pursue a dream. More than 38 percent of Canadians can read only simple words or sentences. Literacy is everyone's right. It is nothing less than the right to full participation in society. |
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The City of Toronto, together with community organizations and Boards of Education, is working to remove barriers to learning by providing learner-oriented programs and to promote the right to literacy. This year, the City of Toronto also celebrates International Adult Learners Week (September 8-14). |
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The City of Toronto continues to take a leadership role in the fight for the elimination of all forms of discrimination and disadvantage, and is committed to equal treatment of all people regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, disability, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, marital status, family status, receipt of public assistance, political affiliation, religious affiliation, record of offences or level of literacy. |
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I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim September 2002 as "International Literacy Month" and September 6, 2002 as "International Literacy Day" in the City of Toronto, and re-affirm our commitment to eliminate illiteracy by the year 2010. We recognize the need to continue efforts to ensure that everyone's right to literacy is met. |
[Signed Mayor Mel Lastman]
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