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 undertake reviews of the Polar Continental Shelf Program and the Northern Research Supplement to increase funding to cover the current and expected future costs they were designed to offset.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada undertake a review of Arctic research programs, such as Polar Knowledge Canada, the Arctic and Northern Challenge Program and ArcticNet, to ensure they are meeting the long-term needs of Arctic researchers.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada, through the Canadian High Arctic Research Station, in collaboration with Northern communities and Arctic researchers, explore ways in which to develop and support additional research centres and infrastructure across the Arctic.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada support the development of Arctic researchers, such as through the Canada Students Grants and Loans program and programs administered by the granting agencies, namely the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada review Arctic research funding programs provided by the granting agencies, namely the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and other Arctic research programs such as those at Polar Knowledge Canada, Natural Resources Canada and the National Research Council of Canada, in order to identify and address any redundancies, increase coordination between programs, and reduce administrative barriers for researchers.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada review funding criteria used by the granting agencies, namely the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and other funding programs for Arctic research, in order to ensure proper collaboration between researchers and local communities when appropriate.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada, in collaboration with Indigenous organizations, review the funding criteria used by the granting agencies, namely the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and other funding programs for Arctic research, in order to ensure proper collaboration between researchers and Northern communities when appropriate, and the accessibility of funding programs for Indigenous organizations.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada review current Arctic environmental monitoring programs in consultation with Arctic communities, Indigenous organizations, and Arctic researchers to identify areas where data and knowledge are insufficient and take steps to address them.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada review Arctic funding programs delivered by the granting agencies, namely the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and other funding programs for Arctic research, in order to promote better representation of the many diverse fields of study relevant to Arctic research.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada plan to replace its only Arctic research vessel, the Amundsen, which is nearing the end of its useful life, and ensure that it can be fully used for scientific research moving forward.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada continue to support Arctic housing initiatives, such as the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada review the results to date of Canada’s Connectivity Strategy, particularly as it relates to Arctic connectivity, and address any ongoing gaps identified as a result.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada continue to support Arctic energy initiatives in collaboration with provinces and territories, Indigenous governments and organizations, and communities to promote reliable, sustainable, and appropriate energy solutions for communities.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada explore opportunities to support economic development in Arctic communities, including in resource extraction, construction, manufacturing, and shipping.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada explore opportunities to strengthen Canada’s international reputation as an Arctic leader, such as through the creation of an ambassador for the Arctic or increased leadership in international Arctic organizations such as the Arctic Council and the International Maritime Organization.

Recommendation 16

That the Government of Canada, in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous groups and Northern governments, review shipping legislation or regulations and international agreements to which it is a party in order to identify any concerns or opportunities for revision and to take appropriate measures.

Recommendation 17

That the Government of Canada continue to support community-driven climate change adaptation initiatives in the Arctic.

Recommendation 18

That the Government of Canada, through Nutrition North Canada, and in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous groups, review food security and food sovereignty programs in the Arctic to identify areas for improvement and then take appropriate measures.

Recommendation 19

That the Government of Canada, in collaboration with provincial, territorial and Indigenous governments, work to conduct research on the impacts of climate change on health care delivery capacity in Canada’s Arctic.

Recommendation 20

That the Government of Canada, in a cross-departmental fashion and in collaboration with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous governments, Northern communities, and the research community, develop a comprehensive Arctic research strategy to identify priorities and long-term goals.