Recommendation 1:

That the Government of Canada publicly recognize the important role World War One played in shaping the Canadian identity, and that the government consider establishing an advisory committee to ensure the suitable commemoration of the centennial anniversary.

Recommendation 2:

That the Government of Canada consider holding an official public commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the end of the Boer War.

Recommendation 3:

That the Government of Canada consider erecting a bust of William Hall at the Valiants’ Memorial in Ottawa to commemorate the military contribution of Black Canadians.

Recommendation 4:

That the Government of Canada continue to support the Canadian War Museum, the Juno Beach Centre, the Vimy Foundation and the Historica-Dominion Institute in their efforts to bring the riches of their exhibits, research and publications to all Canadians so that they have the opportunity to learn more about Canada’s military history.

Recommendation 5:

That the Government of Canada study the best ways of improving the visitor experience and visitor services at major Canadian memorials in Europe, in collaboration with organizations such as the Vimy Foundation.

Recommendation 6:

That the Department of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the Last Post Fund, the Office of the Veterans’ Ombudsman and veterans’ organizations, consider amending the Veterans Burial Regulations, 2005:

• To expand eligibility criteria;
• to ensure that the deduction used in calculating the net value of assets is reasonably increased and annually indexed; and
• to replace the list of maximum amounts for eligible expenses by a reasonably increased lump sum that would be indexed annually.