Episode 28 - Part 2: Getting Connected and Affordable Internet in Canada
Welcome to PART 2 of Season 5 Episode 1 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! Literacy organizations have had to adapt their tutoring styles due to the pandemic and we'll have a segment in this episode to discuss the transition to online tutoring for their volunteer teachers and students "Members Moment" We interview Cheryl from the Gaspésie Literacy Council on how they have had to adapt their volunteer tutoring online due to COVID-19. ____________________________________________________________ "Literacy Lowdown" COVID-19 has exposed the holes in many Canadians lacking connectivity, due in part to access to affordable high-speed internet We also have interviews with members of the Get Canada Connected coalition to learn about their advocacy and Government relations to make the internet accessible and affordable for all Canadians. Special guests Imran Mohiuddin and Meagan Hampel from Cybera as well as Laura Tribe from Open Media share their high impact advocacy work on behalf of all Canadians! Please head to the Literacy Quebec website for Upcoming Events which may have been modified due to COVID-19 and the Summer period where many of our members close to enjoy the sun!