All children require literacy to function productively and participate fully in our increasingly sophisticated, technological and information-based society. Parents can help by readying their children for the school system. Reading to young children is one of the most valuable gifts that a parent or grandparent can give. A child with these experiences is better prepared for school. Studies show that when parents are involved in their children's education, those children enjoy more success at school.
Parents are front-line players in promoting learning.
Our government will also continue its support for community-based adult literacy programs. Adult volunteers and partners make a very important contribution to promoting literacy through our provincial libraries. Mr. Speaker, we are committed to providing New Brunswickers with a province-wide library system that will play an essential role in helpingour communities move into the new learning economy. By renewing our commitment to libraries, we are demonstrating our belief in their importance to the social fabric of New Brunswick. I am very pleased that the New Brunswick library system has been added to Education.