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 pursue the elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade. Any non-tariff barriers that are not eliminated should be science-based, achieve a legitimate public policy objective and restrict trade to the lowest extent possible. As well, the Government should ensure the existence of a timely and binding mechanism to resolve disputes regarding non-tariff trade barriers.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada, in deciding about investment-related provisions, fully consider available options for protecting Canadian investments in Ecuador. Before making a decision, the Government should consult with relevant Canadian stakeholders about these options.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada pursue provisions that address trade issues relating to human rights, labour, the natural environment, gender, Indigenous peoples, and small and medium-sized firms. To the extent possible, these provisions should be similar to the provisions in Canada’s existing trade agreements.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada undertake consultations with relevant stakeholders throughout the negotiating process as proposals are considered. Moreover, the Government should develop measures that would inform Canadian firms about export opportunities in Ecuador and that would otherwise provide support as the resulting trade agreement is implemented.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada ensure that no trade agreement between Canada and Ecuador is concluded without full, transparent and effective consultation with, and no agreement is implemented without the free, prior and informed consent of, affected Indigenous peoples in Ecuador. The Mujeres Amazonicas Defensores de la Selva collective should be among the Indigenous peoples who are consulted and from whom consent is gained.