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—National Occupation Classification

That the Government of Canada, while respecting provincial jurisdictions, consult with the provinces to update the National Occupation Classification system more frequently to ensure that immigration programs are in alignment with labour market demands.

Recommendation 2—Foreign Skilled Workers

That the Government of Canada expedite visa and work permit processing for foreign workers, and examine avenues to streamline credential recognition among federal departments.

Recommendation 3—Eliminate the Backlog of Approvals

That the Government of Canada take immediate action to expedite the processing of all Transport Canada licensing and certifications to pre-pandemic processing times to eliminate the backlog of applicants waiting to enter the labour market as soon as possible.

Recommendation 4—Education, Training and Employment Readiness

That the Government of Canada collaborate with provinces, territories, and relevant stakeholders to align training programs and funding to support key transportation positions across transportation modes, and to establish programs aimed to standardize professional designations and ensure their transferability across Canada.

Recommendation 5—Underrepresented Groups

That the Government of Canada facilitate access to transportation occupations with a special focus on underrepresented groups such as Indigenous people, women, youth, and new Canadians by promoting and expanding existing programs and introducing innovative ways to attract new workers to the transportation sector.

Recommendation 6—Expand Access to Online Training

That the Government of Canada offer virtual training options as was done during the COVID-19 pandemic and cancelled in December 2022.

Recommendation 7—Skilled Trade Classification

That the Government of Canada strongly consider updating the National Occupation Classification system to classify truck driving as a skilled trade.

Recommendation 8—Improve Driver Training

That the Government of Canada work with provinces and territories, industry, unions, and community groups to develop programs to help bridge the gap between entry-level professional driver training and employment readiness.

Recommendation 9—Barriers to Indigenous Driver’s Licensing

That Indigenous Services Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada, in collaboration with provincial partners, work to identify and address barriers to driver’s licensing in Indigenous communities, to facilitate access to occupations in the transport sector and other sectors.

Recommendation 10—Support for Airline Pilot Training

That the Government of Canada, while respecting provincial and territorial jurisdictions, collaborate with air pilot unions, industry, and community organisations to develop funding programs for the training of future airline pilots, including loan program for students.

Recommendation 11—Improving Working Conditions for Airport Screening Officers

That the Government of Canada support screening officers by working with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, employment subcontractors, and unions to improve working conditions and security officer retention.

Recommendation 12—Successor Rights for Airport Workers

That the Government of Canada strongly consider changing the Canada Labour Code to implement full successor rights, ensuring airport workers keep their jobs, pay, and collective agreements when a contract is flipped to a new supplier.

Recommendation 13—Helping New Quebecers and New Canadians in the Marine Sector

That the Government of Canada review legislation to facilitate the hiring of foreign workers having studied in the country, especially in the marine sector.

Recommendation 14—Infrastructure Needs of Gateway Communities

That the Government of Canada take into consideration the infrastructure needs of gateway communities in delivering an efficient and competitive supply chain, including the need to attract workers.

Recommendation 15—Increasing Marine Learning Capacity

That the Government of Canada, respecting provincial and territorial jurisdictions, work with partners to increase marine learning capacity in Canada and consider providing learning centres in strategic areas where entry-level and refresher courses could be offered.