Canadian Lifelong Learning Index

The Third Annual Composite Learning Index, released by the Canadian Council of Learning in May 2008, is Canada's only nationwide meaure of lifelong education and the only such survey in the world. The index takes a basket of indicators which show the state of lifelong learning in Canada, including access to cultural activities, ability to participate in clubs/associations, high school drop-out rates, participation in job-related training, volunteering, etc. The 2008 edition shows that Canada's overall score is improving and that learning opportunities in rural areas are almost equal to that of urban areas. Read an article about the index or click here for the full report.