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, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, consider new or modified strategies, policies and other measures that would further promote and enhance corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct in the foreign operations of Canadian firms, including those in the mining and mineral exploration sector.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada undertake a review of the authorities of, and explore all options for expanding the mandate of, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise. The goal of this review is to ensure that the Ombudsperson is able to review complaints—adequately and in a timely manner—relating to alleged violations of human rights and harm to the natural environment associated with the foreign operations of Canadian firms falling within the Ombudsperson’s mandate. This review should involve consultations with relevant stakeholders.