ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec, a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our host, Dan Laxer, explores topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other!
Update frequency:
monthly
Average audio length:
46 minutes
Guest interviews
English
Canada
96 episodes
since Feb. 28, 2019
episodic
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In honour of Health Literacy Month, Dan chats with Maude Perreault, a registered dietitian, researcher, and assistant professor at the Université de Montréal, about how our budgets, emotions, values, and life stage shape the food choices we make. What does food literacy look like in everyday life, …
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A special International Literacy Day episode featuring Paul Rosen, former Canadian ice sledge hockey goalie, two-time gold medalist, and literacy advocate. Paul shares his career story, experiences with literacy and other challenges, and what inspires him to support others. Paul’s story is human, i…
In this episode, get to know Literacy Quebec’s new Executive Director, Faye Siluk, as she joins Dan for a conversation about what literacy really means, how it shapes our everyday lives, and why it matters to all of us. Plus, hear about International Literacy Day coming up on September 8th!
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In our latest episode, host Dan Laxer sits down with Nicholas Salter, Executive Director at Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT), and John Buck, President and CEO at CEDEC, to explore the connection between literacy and employment. Together, they discuss how literacy serves as a foundational pat…
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), we’re proud to shine a spotlight on an incredible volunteer making a difference. Hear from special guest Kirtan Varasia, a dedicated volunteer tutor with RECLAIM Literacy, as he shares his experiences, what he’s learned through volunteerism, …
In celebration of Adult Learners’ Week (March 29–April 4, 2026), Dan chats with Lina Shoumarova, Senior Research Associate at Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN), about what adult learning can look like and why it matters. Plus, hear a sneak preview of our upcoming resea…
In this episode, Dan is joined by Ronika Khanna (CPA, CA, CFA) from Montreal Finance to break down the essentials of income taxes and the real power of financial literacy. From understanding why filing matters to practical tips that make tax season more manageable (and far less intimidating), Ronik…
In this episode, we're celebrating World Read Aloud Day! Held on the first Wednesday of every February, this day highlights the power of reading aloud in building community and promoting literacy. To honour this day, Dan chats with children's author Sara O'Leary about her work and the benefits that…
In this episode, Dan speaks with Tracy Woodward, Social Integration Skills Instructor at Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB), about the impact of mental health on literacy skills. Tracy shares her experiences at the Douglas Mental Health Institute, where she helps individuals reintegrate into th…
Have you ever heard of the term "AI literacy"? In this episode, Dan chats with Charlotte Nurse, Director of Programs at Canada Learning Code. Charlotte unpacks what AI really is, how it works, and how we can use it responsibly and effectively, such as a tool to enhance learning and boost …
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