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 Government of Canada communicate publicly that it will not act upon or support any arrest warrants or requests for legal assistance that are connected to the enforcement of the National Security Law imposed on Hong Kong.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada review all travel advisories to ensure that, when needed, they reflect the risks that Canadians travelling abroad may face as a result of the National Security Law imposed on Hong Kong. This review should include advisories concerning countries that have extradition agreements with Hong Kong and/or the People’s Republic of China, as well as countries that have a known history of arbitrarily detaining or surrendering human rights defenders, activists, dissidents and other political figures to China’s security agencies. Further, the Special Committee recommends that the Government of Canada also specifically seek to proactively warn people who are travelling to Hong Kong about the new situation, including via – but not limited to – updated travel advisories.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada play a lead role in working with as broad a coalition of democratic nations as possible with a view to promoting a coordinated, coherent and sustained response to the People’s Republic of China’s government’s erosion of Hong Kong’s freedoms and democracy.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada support the creation of a United Nations special envoy and/or special rapporteur focused on the human rights situation in Hong Kong.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada, in light of the recent removal of democratically elected legislators in Hong Kong, reiterate its support for the right of the people of Hong Kong to elect Legislative Council representatives via genuinely free, fair and credible elections, and also publicly express its support for the aim of universal suffrage for the people of Hong Kong, as contained in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada apply targeted sanctions toward the People’s Republic of China in co-ordination with like-minded states, including considering sanctions under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Magnitsky Act) against those responsible for or complicit in gross violations of human rights, freedoms and the rule of law in Hong Kong, as enshrined in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, an international treaty registered in the United Nations, which Canada and many other countries endorsed, as well as Hong Kong’s Basic Law and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada expand the family class program to facilitate reunification of Canadians with extended family members in Hong Kong.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada consider how to best expedite asylum claims made by Hong Kong people involved in the pro-democracy movement.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada ensure that no one will be disqualified from making an asylum claim or availing themselves of immigration routes to Canada because they have been charged with offences associated with the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. This exemption should also apply to charges resulting from the exercise of freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, as embodied in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada consider issuing travel documents to facilitate the safe and immediate exit from Hong Kong of pro-democracy activists.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada convey, to the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Canada, that any interference with the rights and freedoms of people in Canada is unacceptable, will not be tolerated, and will result in serious consequences for those responsible.

Recommendation 12

That, in light of the allegations of threats and intimidation against people in Canada supporting human rights and democracy in Hong Kong, the Government of Canada carefully review accredited diplomatic personnel in the People’s Republic of China’s diplomatic missions to Canada.