Recommendation 1

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada develop clearly defined outcomes that can help align and leverage stakeholder efforts in attracting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics based work.

Recommendation 2

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada continue its commitment to ongoing gender analysis through Gender-Based Analysis Plus.

Recommendation 3

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada support the ongoing commitment to women in skilled trades.

Recommendation 4

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada work with stakeholders to provide opportunities for women and girls to be engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics from an early age.

Recommendation 5

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada continue to support mentorship campaigns, such as Status of Women Canada’s “It Starts with One – Be her Champion,” to give girls access to female role models in science.

Recommendation 6

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada work to build, connect and integrate the existing networks for mentorship and peer support for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Recommendation 7

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada support the integration of existing networks of mentorship for women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Recommendation 8

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada encourage women and girls to consider careers in skilled trades and science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and highlight the career opportunities and financial benefits.

Recommendation 9

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada continue to support outreach programs that raise awareness about the breadth of opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.