Knowledge and data on current peatland function, future threats, and opportunities are required to support evidence-based decision-making to ensure they continue to provide critical ecosystem services. This is particularly relevant for Canada given the large expanse of relatively intact peatland area. Therefore, there is a need, not only to standardize data and knowledge collection protocols but also to prioritize types of information and knowledge that can best meet management goals while considering logistical constraints related to the methodology required. This was the challenge posed to the Global Peatlands Initiative participants at a workshop in June 2023 in Quebec City. Participants were composed of researchers using primarily Western science approaches, with expertise in carbon accounting, reclamation/restoration, conservation, and policy or sustainable land use. For each of the six peatland data categories (peat coring and depth, hydrometeorological and environmental sensing, greenhouse gas monitoring, vegetation, woody debris and litter, biodiversity, and water quality, three priority measurements were identified, and recommendations for their collection were discussed. The key recommendations from the workshop were: 1. To create standardized, yet flexible protocols for data collection and create a forum for sharing best practices. 2. To coordinate field data collection where possible and consider collecting data that could benefit other applications. 3. Create an atlas of existing peatland information, that includes metadata and links to original source. 4. Scope opportunities to create a network of peatland “super sites” that reflect peatland diversity across Canada where many different peatland variables are measured frequently and over the long term.