Foreword by the Honourable Catherine A. Fraser, Chief Justice of Alberta As Chair of the Judicial Education Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council, I commend this effort to raise awareness about literacy issues and their effect on access to justice. The scope and seriousness of the problem of illiteracy demand the attention of public and professional educators. The articles in this booklet, which are designed to assist judges, explain how essential knowledge about this topic truly is to the decision-making process. This worthwhile initiative by the John Howard Society of Canada complements on-going judicial education efforts across Canada to focus judges' attention on contemporary social issues. As such, it reflects the importance of cooperation between the courts and the community.

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