Healthliteracy.ca is dedicated to promoting health literacy in Canada and around the world. This website provides health literacy information, resources and tools for the public and professionals.

Healthliteracy.ca provides organizations, governments and employers with a virtual space to engage each other, share resources, tools and expertise and strengthen health literacy collaboration across jurisdictions. Our goal is to improve the health of all Canadians by improving health literacy.

What is health literacy

For many, accessing and understanding health information and services can be difficult. It can be especially difficult for someone feeling ill, anxious or in pain. Being able to access and understand information can make a difference to your health and well-being.