Toronto, ON – ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and First Base Inc. today announced a partnership between the two organizations that would see First Base providing financial support and promotional opportunities to ABC CANADA in celebration of First Base’s 20th anniversary.

“ABC CANADA is delighted to welcome First Base as our newest corporate partner in the literacy issue,” confirms Margaret Eaton, president, ABC CANADA. “Five million adult Canadians have serious difficulty dealing with any printed material. By supporting the promotion of literacy in Canada, First Base will help raise awareness for this serious issue.”

“As a leading supplier of fine paper products, literacy and learning are integral parts of our business,” confirms Jean-Pierre Cayer, president of First Base Inc. “The fit with ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is a natural one.”

A mention of the partnership will be printed on all First Base paper products sold in Canada in 2007, with a portion of total annual sales being donated to ABC CANADA. Products will include an information card with literacy statistics and a backgrounder on ABC CANADA. First Base has also agreed to provide production support for other ABC CANADA programs throughout the year.

Contacts:
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation, Margaret Eaton, 416-218-0010, ext. 120 First Base Inc., Jean-Pierre Cayer, 905-660-6780 or 800-567-1877