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

• (a) encourage and support existing efforts by the Canadian Armed Forces to implement Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) across the organization, including the unit level, and to promote awareness and training among all current members, including new recruits, and newly-hired civilian staff; and
• (b) proceed expeditiously with the development of assessment and evaluation mechanisms to regularly monitor the impact of GBA+ analysis within and across the Canadian Armed Forces.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada

• (a) ensure the efforts by the Canadian Armed Forces to designate gender, diversity and inclusion champions, at the unit level, across the organization, and to promote awareness of the focal points among all current members, including new recruits, and newly-hired civilian staff; and
• (b) encourage and support the development and implementation of recognizing individual initiative and leadership in the area of gender equality, diversity and inclusion within the Canadian Armed Forces.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada provide greater flexibility in scheduling and career paths for all families in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Recommendation 4

That Government of Canada introduce mentors for new recruits in the Canadian Armed Forces to assist them in navigating the environment and understanding expectations while serving Canada.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada establish a database of critical skills held by members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in particular reserve members, and that it includes but not be limited to such things as languages, and electronics and cyber expertise.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada dedicate additional funding to allow the Canadian Armed Forces to send recruiters to First Nation, rural, and remote communities to support the Armed Forces goal of increasing the number of Canadian Armed Forces members in both the Regular and Reserve forces from Indigenous communities and to ensure equal opportunities for rural and remote communities.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada instruct the Department of National Defence to release a detailed plan showing how the Canadian Armed Forces will achieve its goal of 25% women by the year 2026.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada increase funding for Canadian Armed Forces recruitment to be allocated for services like mobile clinics which would allow those living in remote and rural communities to complete medical examinations closer to home as part of the recruitment process.

Recommendation 9

That the Canadian Armed Forces develop a larger role for community Elders in Chaplain services in order to help foster a greater sense of community for Indigenous recruits.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada work closely with the Department officials and the Chain of Command to set firm target dates for the full implementation of the Deschamps Report recommendations which aim to change the culture of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Recommendation 11

That full consideration be given to the possibility of locating any new reserve units in rural, remote, and northern communities.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada continue to support Operation HONOUR, including efforts to raise awareness of existing support services, while taking careful account of the perspectives and positions of stakeholders, including, female members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, mental health professionals, legal professionals, commanding officers, senior non-commissioned officers, academia, and community leaders, especially those of marginalized communities.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada instruct Senior Leadership Team members of the Canadian Armed Forces to implement a program that will ensure the sponsorship of promising female Canadian Armed Forces leaders as they progress through the ranks.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada make unconscious bias training available to all members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and that this training be repeated as necessary pursuant to best practices established by knowledgeable experts.

Recommendation 15

That the Canadian Armed Forces explore options for holding senior leadership accountable for improving the representation of women and diverse groups.

Recommendation 16

That the Canadian Armed Forces create programs for men and women to learn about gender equity and diversity.

Recommendation 17

That the Canadian Armed Forces implement standard exit interview programs for individuals who leave the Forces; and that the exit interview includes questions concerning advancement, work environment, the reason for their departure, and ask how the Canadian Armed Forces can be more supportive and welcoming of diverse groups, so that the government acquires the data necessary for improving retention.

Recommendation 18

That the Canadian Armed Forces, with the assistance of relevant and knowledgeable organizations and academics, identify and maintain data on sexual assaults in all divisions, units and other parts of the military.

Recommendation 19

That the Government of Canada immediately implement all recommendations made in the Fall 2018, Report 5 of the Office of the Auditor General, Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour – Canadians Armed Forces, and that it table an update regarding measures implemented to address these recommendations at the earliest possible date.

Recommendation 20

That the Canadian Armed Forces conduct a review of the circumstances under which Canadians who do not meet the standards of universality of service are able to serve as members of the Canadian Armed Forces or as civilian employees of the Department of National Defence.

Recommendation 21

That the Government of Canada implement solutions for members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are parents in the areas of child care and occupation transfers to ensure compatibility of service with family life.

Recommendation 22

That the Government of Canada ensure the Canadian Armed Forces provides members with more flexibility in completing training and qualifications, such as through distance education when practical.

Recommendation 23

That the Government of Canada provide the Canadian Armed Forces reserve the unit autonomy necessary to carry out advertising and other activities related to recruiting.