The purpose of this literature review is to explore the relationship between literacy and poverty primarily using data from the series of related international literacy assessments, commonly referred to as the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS). IALS data provides extensive information about literacy and related factors such as employment, earnings, education and demographics that can be used to support discussions of literacy and poverty. The literature review has been undertaken as part of a project for the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network to support high-level decision-making and contribute to the development of "an extensive and collective understanding" of literacy and poverty in Canada. After an introduction, the report is comprised of two-parts: Part 1: Examining the links between literacy, employment, earnings and education in Canada; and Part 2: Expanding the scope of the analysis: Other types of evidence. An appendix presents the IALS framework overview. A bibliography is also included.