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 address issues relating to the current recruitment and retention crisis to ensure the Canadian Armed Forces is able to fulfill their responsibility to provide aid to civil power when requested.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada create a database, in line with the Privacy Act, of volunteers based upon their profession and experience with the specific purpose to call up to volunteer efficiently to assist with disaster response operations.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada undertake a comprehensive study of establishing a civilian corps of engineers in the Canadian Armed Forces, with a structure and mission similar to the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and a mixed body of planning and coordination specialists.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada take comprehensive steps to work with provinces and territories to establish a national standardized curriculum, including standardized core capabilities and competencies that can be recognized at the national level and accreditation for emergency management programs taught at post-secondary institutions.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada prioritize the efforts to increase disaster response and emergency preparedness exercises between relevant federal departments and agencies and provincial and local authorities, including relevant civilian and non-governmental organizations.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada work with provinces and territories to invest in their emergency management, disaster mitigation and response assistance to ensure they only rely on the Canadian Armed Forces as a last resort.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada take an inventory of all assets, across all departments, that can be used in disaster assistance and undertake, in partnership with provinces and territories, a national review of emergency management planning and response capacity.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada assess whether there is a need to procure or lease additional equipment, including water bombers.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada create a domestic service medal to recognize all military deployments in our communities (Operation LENTUS, Operation LASER, major international events, etc.) and that this medal take into account the cumulative time of deployments to encourage military personnel to participate to short-term deployments.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada increase youth participation in combatting climate change and climate disasters by enticing thousands of young adults into the humanitarian workforce.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada establish a national adaptation strategy to build resilience against climate disasters.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada enact all recommendations in the Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ report, entitled Hidden Battles: A systemic investigation into the identification of mental health needs and support for Primary Reserve members participating in domestic operations.

Recommendation 13

That the Standing Committee on National Defence conduct a further study on the modernization of career progression and service medals system in the Canadian Armed forces.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada consider investing in a professional and permanent disaster management workforce, such as a Canadian resilience corps, who could be quickly mobilized and deployed to disaster zones for response and recovery efforts.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada strengthen the emergency response capabilities and capacity of the Canadian Rangers and give them a disaster workforce role in the north to benefit their communities and adjacent communities.

Recommendation 16

That the Government of Canada leverage organizations by bringing them together under an NGO consortium that works as an auxiliary to the government to better coordinate and to identify what capabilities these organizations bring to the table and what their ability to respond is.