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 support citizen science by optimally integrating the data and results of citizen science projects into its own research programs.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada support citizen science projects on the lands it manages, including national parks and national urban parks.

Recommendation 3

That the federal government invest more in its public communications efforts to encourage participation in citizen science projects.

Recommendation 4

That the three granting councils, namely the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, include civic engagement in the criteria for evaluating funding applications.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada consider increasing funding to enhance the capacity of organizations conducting citizen science projects.