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 Treasury Board ensure that the funding allocated to official language minority community media under the Action Plan for Official Languages – 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future is available in the first year of the plan, and that the support programs be implemented as soon as possible.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada take funds previously allocated for national media advertising in the current budget and use them to immediately establish a special $2 million emergency fund, which will be disbursed promptly through national advertising contracts to media serving official language minority communities across the country.

Recommendation 3

That the Treasury Board Secretariat amend paragraph 6.3.3 of the Policy on Communications and Federal Identity by replacing “Considers the needs of official language minority communities in Canada” with “Meets the objectives of the Official Languages Act, as set out in sections 11 and 30 and subsections 41(1) and 41(2) of the Act.”.

Recommendation 4

That the Treasury Board Secretariat issue a directive requiring Canada’s Agency of Record to purchase advertising in official language minority communities’ traditional and digital media as part of national advertising campaigns.

Recommendation 5

That Canadian Heritage add to the Canada Periodical Fund a specific component for publications that serve official language minority communities – taking into account their situations and financial challenges – that includes core funding, support for mailings and assistance with digital development.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada introduce payroll tax incentives for official language minority community media for staff such as journalists, graphic designers and freelancers.