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 prepare, within its Indo-Pacific Strategy, mitigation measures for bilateral irritants should they arise in the Indo-Pacific region.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada, in addition to the annual review of the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy produced by Global Affairs Canada, publish an update of the Strategy every two years, taking into account potential developments to latent conflicts identified in the region.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada, in the next update of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, include a reference to the Russian Federation and its destabilizing actions in the Indo-Pacific region, and provide objectives to counter its influence.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada, in the next update of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, indicate that Taiwan's future must be determined peacefully and in accordance with the wishes of the Taiwanese people, and continue to join like-minded partners in voicing support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada follow through on its plan to invest more in its military spending, particularly in terms of recruiting and training Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada examine ways in which it can focus its military capability on its strengths in the fields of cyber warfare and artificial intelligence.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada examine how it can integrate, as part of the implementation of its Indo-Pacific Strategy, an Indo-Pacific-style approach to dispute resolution, one that is based on cooperation between equals and respect for the history and culture of the nations in the region.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada examine ways to increase the engagement of Canadian specialists in the Indo-Pacific region in order to counter the influence of the People's Republic of China and benefit nations in that region.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada examine the impact if Canada were to associate with existing Indo-Pacific minilateral agreements, such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) and the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS), and the impact of Canada’s possible contribution to the creation of new minilateral partnerships in the region, particularly in terms of combatting disinformation and addressing environmental and Indigenous issues.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada continue to promote an open, rules-based multilateral trading system in the Indo-Pacific region.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada review the strategy for marketing Canadian agricultural, agri-food, fish and seafood exports to the People's Republic of China and explore alternative markets to reduce geopolitical risk.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada adopt measures to improve efficiency at the Port of Vancouver, while ensuring the reliability and resilience of supply chains that depend on the port.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada review the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to enhance trade opportunities for Canadian consumers and firms, while ensuring that the process for the potential accession of new members supports rules-based and open markets.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada integrate human rights provisions in new free trade agreements with Indo-Pacific partners.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada ensure that the Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila works to prevent and resolve potential trade disputes in the Indo-Pacific region, and expands markets for Canadian agricultural products.

Recommendation 16

That the Government of Canada examine ways to speed up and clarify the process for access to funding for Canadian non-governmental organizations in order to strengthen people-to-people and institutional ties with the Indo-Pacific region.

Recommendation 17

That the Government of Canada, in collaboration with Indigenous peoples in Canada, establish a knowledge exchange program on Indigenous issues with the governments and Indigenous peoples in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly those in Oceania and the Pacific Islands.

Recommendation 18

That the Government of Canada, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, examine ways to invest in higher education, particularly in a research chair program at Canadian university institutions to support Canadian capacity building with respect to the Indo-Pacific and thus foster the development of enduring societal ties between Canada and the region.

Recommendation 19

That the Government of Canada urge the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its policy of cultural assimilation of Tibetans, and respect Tibetans' right to self-determination.

Recommendation 20

That the Government of Canada ensure that issues related to the protection of human rights, including the eradication of forced labour, are discussed at the highest levels during meetings with nations that do not share our values on these issues, including with top officials from the People’s Republic of China.

Recommendation 21

That the Government of Canada publicly urge the government of the People’s Republic of China to end the state-organized mass imprisonment, torture and persecution of members of the Uyghur ethnic minority and other minorities—which, in the opinion of Canada’s House of Commons, amount to a genocide—in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Recommendation 22

That the Government of Canada commit to introducing legislative measures or build upon existing legislation to establish a rebuttable presumption that goods originating in the Xinjiang region, and other determined regions, are mined, manufactured or produced wholly or in part by forced labour, and ensure appropriate resources for their enforcement.

Recommendation 23

That the Government of Canada introduce a bill on corporate due diligence with regard to human rights that would, among other things, require companies to address human rights violations in their supply chains in Xinjiang and elsewhere.

Recommendation 24

That the Government of Canada examine how it could fund organizations and civil society groups, including media organizations, that promote democratic values and universal human rights in authoritarian states in the Indo-Pacific region, modelled on public-private partnerships.

Recommendation 25

That the Government of Canada, in partnership with the provinces, the territories and Canadian university institutions, establish more programs that give academics from the Indo-Pacific region an opportunity to study for master’s and doctorate degrees at Canadian universities within the announced national cap on study permit applications for international students and ensuring appropriate security measures are always maintained.

Recommendation 26

That the Government of Canada explore how it could increase the value of the country’s energy exports to the Indo-Pacific region in an environmentally responsible manner.

Recommendation 27

That the Government of Canada take steps to define “clean energy,” which appears four times in the Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Recommendation 28

That the Government of Canada continue to support efforts to address illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Indo-Pacific region, including by supporting labour reforms in distant water fleets.

Recommendation 29

That the Government of Canada commit to increasing its promotion of Canadian parliamentary diplomacy with Indo-Pacific nations.

Recommendation 30

That the Government of Canada examine the possibility of having longer diplomatic postings in the Indo-Pacific region.

Recommendation 31

That the Government of Canada focus its efforts to increase its relevance in the Indo-Pacific region on further establishing bilateral people-to-people ties and developing targeted expertise to benefit the region.

Recommendation 32

That the Government of Canada increase its communication to the Canadian public to promote its Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Recommendation 33

That the Government of Canada work with provinces and territories to better include them in its Indo-Pacific Strategy to encourage the full implementation of the Strategy's goals and opportunities.

Recommendation 34

That the Government of Canada's Indo-Pacific Special Envoy brief Parliamentarians annually on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region.