The Canadian Learning Trust

Our mission

To encourage and promote lifelong learning for all Canadians.

Our vision

Our mission

A prosperous Canada enriched with a love of learning - a Learning Canada.

Our values

Our mission

Our values

The problem-solving approach of purposeful learning.

The celebration of learning done well, and worthy of note, by learners, communities, and workplaces.

Diversity and inclusion for all learners and their learning.

The generosity of people who help learners to keep on learning.

Building alliances through collaborations that leverage creativity and innovation.

Gifting of Learning Program

The Gifting of Learning is a fundraising campaign program in which a Gifted Learner is matched with Gifting Heroes (donors) who will financially contribute towards the Learner's lifelong learning program.

In return, Gifting Heroes receive charitable tax receipts ($25+) for their support of lifelong learning for Canadians.

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Personal Stories

Gifting of Learning Program

The CLT has had the privilege of helping many lifelong learners in pursuit of their goals.

Gifting of Learning Program

Membership

Become a member of the CLT and count yourself or your organization a Learning Champion!

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Why Lifelong Learning?

Pursue a Passion

Form New Brain Connections

Pursue a Passion

Passionately interested in a topic? Education provides individuals space to immerse themselves in information about topics that interest them.

Be Happier

Form New Brain Connections

Pursue a Passion

"It's actually a core need for psychological well-being. Learning can help us build confidence and a sense of self-efficacy," Vanessa King, positive psychology expert at Action for Happiness.

Form New Brain Connections

Learning a new skill creates new connections in the brain. More connections = larger brain volume and greater cognitive reserve. Learning a new skill can ward off the detrimental affects of aging on the brain.

Be Healthier

A Skilled Workforce

Form New Brain Connections

Numerous studies have shown a link between higher education and positive health and wellness.

Employability

A Skilled Workforce

The average person changes jobs 10 - 15 times during their careers. Developing adaptable and transferable skills is important to making those leaps.

A Skilled Workforce

"Technological change demands stronger and more continues connections between education and employment" - The Economist

Welcome to a Lifelong Learning Community