CELI 2026 Inventory of English-Language Literacy, Essential Skills & Employment Programs in Québec
Published: August 10, 2026 | A joint initiative by TALQ, Literacy Québec, and PERT
A comprehensive, up-to-date look at programs supporting English-speaking adults across the province.
Since 2022, Québec’s literacy, essential skills, and employment programs have evolved significantly responding to changing labour-market demands, post-pandemic service delivery models, and increasing digital skill requirements. Yet until now, there has been no integrated, current view of the full landscape.
CELI (led by TALQ and Literacy Québec), in collaboration with PERT, are proud to launch the CELI 2026 Inventory of English-Language Literacy, Essential Skills & Employment Programs, alongside a detailed analytical report and a series of visual infographics, to help close this gap.
📊 Three ways to understand the data
- An interactive map of 381 active programs across Québec, allowing users to explore and filter by location, program type and more
- A comprehensive analysis report examining trends, gaps, and opportunities in the program landscape
- Infographics that translate complex data into clear, accessible insights
🔍 Why this matters
This work helps:
- Strengthen coordination among service providers
- Improve understanding of regional program availability
- Support policymakers with current data
- Make programs more findable for English-speaking adults, including those in rural and underserved communities
🤝 Built with the community
The 2026 update includes direct validation with program providers across Québec, ensuring the data reflects real-world offerings.
📥 Explore the resources
👉 Together, these tools support better planning, stronger partnerships, improved access to essential skills support for English-speaking Québecers, and contribute to more informed policy development.
