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 set clear targets for getting to net‑zero with a clear plan to meet these targets.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada collaborate with provinces and territories, municipalities and communities, businesses, organized labour, Indigenous governments and communities and other partners to:

• conduct industry-by-industry analyses, disaggregated by region, that assess the potential labour market impacts of a net-zero transition;
• identify individuals and groups who are disproportionately vulnerable to negative effects from a net-zero transition; and
• publish the results of these analyses.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada set clear goals and principles based on Canada’s international climate obligations and responsibilities to Indigenous peoples, in partnership with workers, communities and other stakeholders, and that these principles reflect:

• Canada’s obligation to address the climate crisis; and
• the need to ensure that Canadian workers and communities, and Indigenous peoples, benefit from investments in a clean technology future.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada take a broad approach to assessing the risks and opportunities associated with a net-zero transition, emphasizing the needs of workers while also identifying the indirect opportunities and impacts of the global net-zero transition on other individuals, groups and communities.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada recognize that the transition to net‑zero, while being a huge opportunity for growth in the clean tech sectors, must also work to alleviate negative impacts on regions and communities, and wherever possible, promote local production while supporting workers in dependent industries and affected domestic supply chains.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada implement all 10 recommendations from the Task Force on Just Transition for Canadian Coal Power Workers and Communities, and report on the implementation of those recommendations.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada commit adequate financial resources and establish robust policy and legislative frameworks necessary to lay out a clear path to a sustainable net-zero economy focused on job creation, skill development and making use of Canada’s advantage in clean tech resources, while respecting the jurisdiction of the provinces and territories.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada end fossil fuel subsidies and establish a sustainable investment plan to develop a net-zero economy.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada establish region- and sector-specific planning and reporting requirements in supporting the growth of sustainable jobs and that progress reports on the implementation of these plans be reported to Parliament on an annual basis.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada adopt a tripartite-plus approach (all orders of government, including Indigenous governments and affected municipalities; employers; and workers) that employs strong, ongoing social dialogue and an equity focus to establish standards, policies and programs related to labour.

Recommendation 11

That Natural Resources Canada develop measures to enable greater Indigenous participation in—and ownership of—clean energy and natural resources projects.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada establish clear rules to ensure companies that receive public money for net‑zero investments have obligations to ensure domestic jobs with good employment standards and obligations for Indigenous involvement while considering the need to maximize economic benefits for communities.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada legislate a dedicated government body to plan sustainable jobs initiatives and engagement for the ongoing development of a net-zero economy.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada make project approvals more efficient and strengthen Canada’s business case as a first-choice destination for investment in low-carbon resource and energy projects.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada ensure that nuclear energy projects are classified as clean energy projects and made eligible for sustainable finance.

Recommendation 16

That the Department of Finance Canada assess the scope and effectiveness of current tax measures, such as tax credits, for companies producing low-carbon and renewable fuels in Canada and include assessment of effectiveness of wage obligations and apprenticeship commitments and make changes to these measures as needed.

Recommendation 17

That the Government of Canada work with the hydrogen industry, research and training organizations, Indigenous governments and communities, and provincial, territorial and municipal governments to develop a low-carbon hydrogen industry and national expertise in this field by:

• implementing the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada;
• allocating specific funding envelopes for low-carbon hydrogen production and related infrastructure; and
• helping to build hydrogen hubs in close proximity to production sites and markets where demand for hydrogen could increase.

Recommendation 18

That the Government of Canada, while respecting provincial jurisdiction, collaborate with territories, educational institutions, businesses, trades associations, labour and Indigenous communities to:

• identify the key skill sets needed in a net-zero transition;
• prioritize historically marginalized or disadvantaged groups for reskilling and upskilling initiatives;
• develop training curricula tailored to these skills sets and groups; and
• ensure training programs be developed in partnership with organized labour, who have established clear mechanisms for job training and upgrades.

Recommendation 19

That the Government of Canada, while respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction, work with them to assess the effectiveness and resilience of Canada’s benefits system in the context of a net-zero transition, by taking measures such as:

• analyzing existing gaps in Employment Insurance system, including gaps that may emerge or widen in a net-zero transition;
• exploring new income supports, including pension bridging, for individuals affected by net-zero transition; and
• considering increases to existing income and training supports, including the Canada Training Benefit, and expanding communications support for the trades sector and credential recognition programs for immigrants to help address labour shortages.