Recommendation 1

The Committee recommends that the government study the possibility of ensuring greater independence in the governance of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises.

Recommendation 2

The Committee recommends that the Department of Public Works and Government Services and the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises consider developing a policy framework for bundling of contracts accompanied by guidelines for federal procurement staff to help them determine the types of contract that should be bundled.

Recommendation 3

The Committee recommends that the Department of Public Works and Government Services consider making the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program permanent in order to further stimulate innovation in Canada if it is possible in the current reality.

Recommendation 4

The Committee recommends that the Department of Public Works and Government Services takes appropriate measures to find a balance between industry, academic and other non-private sector experts to ensure that perceptions of conflict of interest are mitigated.