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

That the Government of Canada coordinate with the provinces and territories with a pan-Canadian approach to enhance the collection, quality and comparability of labour market information for key sectors of the care economy, including health care; and that it conduct and disseminate analysis of this information for use in workforce planning.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada explore options to make skills training, especially in high‑demand sectors, more accessible to Canadians—including through clear, navigable information about local skills needs and training opportunities, and through modifications to existing federal programs such as the Workforce Development Agreements, the Labour Market Development Agreements, and the Canada Training Benefit.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada work with the provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to promote the alignment of educational and training opportunities in health care and other care economy sectors with future skills and labour needs; and further, that it consider supporting a wide range of strategies to make training in care-related fields more accessible, including through online learning, flexible training options such as microcredentials, and upskilling options for workers already in the care economy.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, expand training and upskilling capacity for high demand industries, skilled workers, the care economy and health care workers, and first responders.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada review federal skills and employment programs that target groups that are underrepresented in the labour market, such as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, youth, and women, with a view to ensuring they align with current and future skills needs; and further, that it examine additional ways to support the labour market participation of these groups.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada look at ways to amend the tax regime which is favourable for retirees who wish to return to work.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada undertake further efforts, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, to remove unnecessary barriers to labour mobility.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada work with the provinces and territories to remove barriers to labour mobility in the health care sector, including through the interprovincial/territorial coordination of regulation and licensing requirements.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada support access to care in rural and remote communities by providing further incentives for in-demand health care professionals to work in these communities, including through tuition assistance, loan forgiveness, or tax benefits; that it support talent pipelines in these communities by supporting online learning in key care economy sectors and continuing efforts to improve broadband access in rural and remote regions; and further, that it explore further strategies to address labour shortages in these communities through temporary and permanent immigration.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada proceed with the implementation of a Trusted Employer Model to fast-track Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications from eligible employers; and further, that it review LMIA application processing practices and resource allocations to eliminate red tape and to ensure LMIAs can be processed in a timely, predictable and efficient manner.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada consider temporary, emergency measures to enhance the accessibility of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in sectors with the most acute labour shortages, such as extending the validity of Labour Market Impact Assessments and increasing the cap on the proportion of temporary foreign workers an employer can hire.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada consider offering additional permanent residency pathways to temporary foreign workers with in-demand skills or experience, including in the care economy and in skilled trades.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada investigate ways, where appropriate, to connect employers with qualified newcomers, including but not limited to skilled refugees and temporary foreign workers.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada review the Foreign Credential Recognition Program with a view to determining how it can better support efficient foreign credential recognition for internationally trained health care professionals.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada review compensation and benefits for care economy workers under its jurisdiction with a view to ensuring decent work and a regionally competitive wage; and further, that it work with the provinces and territories to improve working conditions for other workers in the care economy (including but not limited to migrant workers, and those in non-standard employment) and provide adequate compensation, basic health benefits, paid sick days, and workload management.

Recommendation 16

Further, that the Government of Canada consider establishing a national Care Economy Commission to develop, implement and monitor any workforce planning strategies for the care economy, including a centralized health care human resources strategy; and, develop and monitor national standards for care.