As a result of their deliberations committees may make recommendations which they include in their reports for the consideration of the House of Commons or the Government. Recommendations related to this study are listed below.

Recommendation 1

The Committee recommends that the Minister of Canadian Heritage collaborate with various stakeholders in the Canadian media sector to organize a national forum on the media. The Committee emphasizes the need for governmental support for this initiative to be provided in a manner that upholds the principles of freedom of the press and journalistic independence. The Committee reiterates that it is not up to the Government of Canada to initiate and organize a national forum but simply to recommend one.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada implement measures to support local journalism.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada collect data to determine the extent of media deserts in order to put in place measures to mitigate them.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada implement measures to make the journalism profession safer, more attractive and more diversified and to increase retention rates within this profession.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada implement an extensive information and awareness campaign on the dangers of misinformation and on ways to detect and protect against it; and that media literacy be promoted from an early age.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada promote the digital transition of traditional media and the creation of high-quality digital news media.