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

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada recognize community hubs that include a cultural organization as cultural hubs, especially in rural areas and small towns.

Recommendation 2

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage broaden the definition of a cultural hub to, among others, consider new technological art forms.

Recommendation 3

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage encourage the integration of citizen and community-driven artistic activities into the policies, planning and programmes of cultural hubs.

Recommendation 4

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage explore financial and tax measures to support innovations in urban entertainment, the development of cultural and social public places, and cultural hubs and neighbourhoods that want to act as testing beds for such initiatives.

Recommendation 5

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage study the benefits of cultural hubs regarding the protection and promotion of Indigenous languages and cultures.

Recommendation 6

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada study the impacts of cultural districts, such as gentrification, in order to adopt measures encouraging affordable housing and artistic spaces in cultural districts.

Recommendation 7

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada explore how to better support collaboration between cultural hubs by creating a network to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices.

Recommendation 8

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage develop and implement a program to increase the international influence of cultural hubs and districts in Canadian cities by specifically supporting the international distribution of Canadian creations and innovations in terms of public art and digital technologies adapted for entertainment and events in public spaces.

Recommendation 9

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada collaborate with the Canadian Federation of Municipalities to: i) study how to improve collaboration between all levels of government regarding support of cultural hubs; ii) encourage municipalities to offer tax incentives for the creation and development of cultural hubs; iii) increase access to real estate for cultural hub activities.

Recommendation 10

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada explore the establishment of a digital strategy with the goal of increasing access to and sharing of information between cultural hubs.

Recommendation 11

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage support research and data collection for the development of cultural hubs and districts.

Recommendation 12

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage review the structure of the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to provide sustainable funding to support the long-term objectives and projects of cultural hubs.

Recommendation 13

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage simplify the funding application process for cultural hubs.

Recommendation 14

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage make grants and funding more flexible as well as applicable on a multi-year basis rather than an annual basis.

Recommendation 15

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada expand youth skills development programs to include arts organizations.

Recommendation 16

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada extend the length of the Canada Summer Jobs placements.

Recommendation 17

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada Review the Canada Revenue Agency’s regulations regarding the ability of charitable organizations to invest in facilities and capital projects.

Recommendation 18

The Committee recommends that the Department of Canadian Heritage study the possibility of converting vacant historical buildings, including former post offices and government buildings, into cultural hubs.