Our Dream of a Learning Canada
No Canadian is prevented from learning because they could not pay for it.
Canadian children learn how to learn - a lifelong skill
Canadian learn to live well as they learn to make a living.
Canadian communities solve their problems through learning.
Canadian workplaces purposefully invest in the learning of their workers.
All Canadians are literate.
Be a Learning Champion!
Support our vision by becoming a member of the Canadian Learning Trust.
Individuals can serve as board members, vote at the AGM, and more!
Corporate members will be featured on our website as Learning Champions!
How to Help
Your generous contributions will support lifelong learning for Canadians.
Donations of $25 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
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
Form New Brain Connections
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
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
A Skilled Workforce
A Skilled Workforce
"Technological change demands stronger and more continues connections between education and employment" - The Economist