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 – Reducing Negative Impacts of Resource Extraction Projects and More Evenly Distributing their Benefits

That the Government of Canada support development partners that enable locals to benefit from resource extraction projects and mitigate their potential negative social and environmental impacts, particularly among indigenous and agriculture-oriented communities, women, and other vulnerable groups. The Government of Canada must also focus its diplomatic efforts on spreading the benefits and reducing negative impacts of private sector resource projects, including by enhancing efforts to document social conflict connected to resource extraction projects as well as the host government’s response.

Recommendation 2 – Ending Impunity for Human Rights Abuses by Prioritizing Good Governance

That the Government of Canada continue to support multilateral and development partners focused on combatting corruption, crime and impunity in Latin American host states, including by professionalizing police forces and strengthening justice systems. The Government of Canada should also leverage its diplomatic relationships to engage with host governments to address systemic causes of corruption and impunity.

Recommendation 3 - Maintaining the Preventative Role of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor

That the Government of Canada ensure that the preventative and educational aspects of the role of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor, including meetings with industry and other stakeholders in Canada and in Latin America to promote Canadian CSR mechanisms, are maintained under the office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise.

Recommendation 4 – Critically Evaluating Past Performance of Canada’s Extractive Sector CSR Strategy

That the Government of Canada, in collaboration with Canada’s existing and new CSR mechanisms, as well as relevant officials from Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, proactively assess the clarity and coherence of CSR standards with which the private sector is expected to comply. The Government of Canada should also critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing sanctions for non-compliance with CSR standards and strengthen sanctions where possible. This evaluation should be accompanied by a a comprehensive and authoritative account of human rights concerns connected to resource extraction projects in Latin America and how they have been addressed to date.

Recommendation 5 – Prioritizing Awareness of Canada’s CSR mechanisms

That the Government of Canada prioritize raising awareness of the different services of the OECD National Contact Point and the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, particularly among the most vulnerable groups affected by Canadian resource extraction.

Recommendation 6 – Appoint a Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

That the Government of Canada follow through on its promise to appoint a Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise as expeditiously as possible, and ensure that the appointee has deep knowledge of the human rights concerns regarding Canadian resource extraction projects.