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 reaffirm the right of each World Trade Organization member to adopt trade policies for the best interests of its citizens.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada emphasize at the World Trade Organization the importance of public services provided by national, sub-national and municipal governments, as well as their non-market nature, in the public interest.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada emphasize at the World Trade Organization that the cultural exception is non-negotiable for Canada.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada uphold the right of World Trade Organization (WTO) members to support their agricultural sector, particularly by implementing special measures to protect their farmers in accordance with WTO rules.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada appeal to the World Trade Organization to review intellectual property protection as it relates to COVID-19 vaccines. The purpose of such a review should be improving developing countries’ access to medicines, where necessary.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada ensure that the implementation of World Trade Organization rules does not conflict with international environmental agreements.