Full context:   In Canada, it was reported that, in the province of Ontario 27% of grade three students did not meet the provincial reading standards in 2023, increasing to 29% in 2024. Also in Ontario, 52% of grade three students with special education needs (students who have an Individual Education Plan), were not meeting the provincial standards in 2022. This increased to 55% in 2024. The province of Nova Scotia reported that 32% of grade three students did not meet the provincial reading standards in 2022. The province of New Brunswick reported that 43.4% and 30.7% did not meet the Reading Comprehension Achievement Levels for grades four and six respectively in 2023.