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.

Issuing Study Permits with Relaxed Criteria

Recommendation 1

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issue study permits to Hong Kong applicants who have been accepted in a study program at an institution with a COVID-19 readiness plan, regardless of their age.

Extending the Working Holiday Work Permit for Hong Kongers

Recommendation 2

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada undertake to extend the young professionals Working Holiday work permit for Hong Kongers to two years and to include persons up to 35 years of age.

Extending the Criteria for the Open Three-Year Work Permit

Recommendation 3

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada extend the criteria for eligibility for the open three-year work permit to include all persons with a minimum of 60 credits or its equivalent of post-secondary education regardless of when this education was completed.

Adopting an Inclusive Approach to a Pathway to Permanent Residence Based on Work Experience

Recommendation 4

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada adopt an inclusive approach and develop a pathway to permanent residence for former Hong Kong residents based on a broad range of work experience, and requiring minimal language and education levels.

Ensuring a Pathway to Permanent Residence for Hong Kong Residents who Complete their Studies in Canada

Recommendation 5

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada quickly develop and implement a pathway to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who complete their post-secondary studies in Canada, ensuring that this pathway remains available to all Hong Kong residents studying at designated learning institutions.

Developing a Resettlement Pathway for Hong Kongers

Recommendation 6

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada create a temporary public policy to grant refugee status to pro-democracy activists within Hong Kong and within third countries, which will enable their resettlement to Canada.

Using a Temporary Resident Visa to Welcome Hong Kongers at Risk

Recommendation 7

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada implement a temporary public policy to bring Hong Kongers at risk to Canada on temporary resident visas regardless of their age.

Designating Organizations to Identify, Certify and Aid Hong Kongers at Risk of Persecution

Recommendation 8

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada partner with designated non-governmental organizations to identify Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in need of safe haven in Canada on a temporary resident visa, to certify Hong Kong refugees, and to facilitate both classes of Hong Kongers at risk to travel from Hong Kong to third countries and to Canada, and redevelop a refugee stream similar to the former source country program.

Acknowledging the Urgency of the Hong Kong Situation

Recommendation 9

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada acknowledge the urgency of the situation and that, given the exit ban will take effect on 1 August 2021, the Minister immediately respond with an expansion of humanitarian measures to the current immigration and refugee measures to support the people of Hong Kong.

Exempting at Risk Hong Kongers from Non-Essential Pandemic Travel Restrictions

Recommendation 10

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issue travel documents to Hong Kongers at risk of persecution and exempt them from non-essential pandemic travel restrictions, following all public health guidelines.

Developing an Expedited Pathway to Permanent Residence for Hong Kongers

Recommendation 11

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada implement a temporary public policy to create an expedited pathway to permanent residence for Hong Kongers in Canada or abroad before the exit ban comes into effect on 1 August 2021.

Facilitating Family Reunification for Hong Kongers

Recommendation 12

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada promote its family reunification stream to family members of Hong Kongers looking to come to Canada and create a temporary public policy to also include extended family members of Canadian citizens and of pro‑democracy activists living in Canada.

Facilitating the Return of Former Canadian Citizens

Recommendation 13

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada develop a temporary public policy to allow former Canadian citizens to return to Canada as permanent residents.

Investigating Security Concerns at Visa Application Centres Located in China

Recommendation 14

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, in partnership with Public Services and Procurement Canada, and, as needed, other departments and agencies, investigate Canada’s Visa Application Centres in China, especially in regard to personal data leaks due to employee coercion, and that it tables its findings with the Committee.

Terminating the VFS Contract in China

Recommendation 15

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada terminate its contract with VFS Global in China and bring the services back in-house at Canadian diplomatic missions in China.