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 take actions designed to increase market access for Canadian exports of environmental and clean technology goods and services. In this context, the Government should conclude additional trade agreements that contain provisions designed to eliminate or reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers to such exports.

Recommendation 2

That, on an urgent basis, the Government of Canada support global diversification efforts through strengthening the supply chains needed to transport and export environmental and clean technology goods and services. In taking actions relating to these supply chains, the Government should maximize export opportunities to existing and new markets in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada ensure that Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service has the resources needed to support Canada’s current and future exporters of environmental and clean technology goods and services.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada take efforts to enhance awareness, among Canada’s current and future exporters of environmental and clean technology goods and services, of federal financing and other support programs designed to help firms scale up and compete in international markets. In doing so, the Government should work with Export Development Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada and Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service. Finally, the Government should ensure that information about federal support programs is readily available and easily accessible, and that eligibility requirements for various measures are clearly specified.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada support Canada’s current and future exporters of environmental and clean technology goods and services by increasing the level of its engagement with relevant stakeholders in the country’s environmental and clean technology sector. Through discussions and consultations, the Government should ensure that shared objectives are met in two areas: maximizing the value and volume of exports of Canadian environmental and clean technology goods and services; and enhancing awareness among federal officials about the challenges and opportunities that Canada’s current exporters of environmental and clean technology goods and services experience in international markets.

Recommendation 6

That, when completed, the Government of Canada publish the results of its assessment of border carbon adjustments. Furthermore, if any related measure is adopted, the Government should ensure that it is consistent with Canada’s international trade obligations and supports the competitiveness of the country’s environmental and clean technology firms.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada limit the volume of goods imported from jurisdictions that emit high levels of greenhouse gases by exploring the development and implementation of a national “low-carbon footprint” policy at Canada’s borders.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada develop and implement rebates for Canadian firms that produce environmental and clean technology goods and services using low-carbon energy sources. Such rebates should be designed to support and enhance these firms’ international competitiveness.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada work with Canada’s trading partners, particularly the United States and Mexico, to harmonize codes, standards and regulations relating to environmental and clean technology goods and services. On a priority basis, the harmonization efforts should focus on electric vehicle charging stations and the components in electric vehicles that connect with these charging stations.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada continue with and enhance its advocacy efforts in the United States and Mexico concerning policies and measures that could affect—or are affecting—exports of Canadian environmental and clean technology goods and services. The Government’s efforts should occur alongside, and be informed by, similar efforts by other governments in Canada, as well as by such stakeholders as Canadian firms and employees, and—respectively—their trade associations and organized labour groups.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada collaborate with other governments in Canada, as well as with other relevant stakeholders, in ensuring that Canada has the infrastructure that is needed as the country seeks to increase exports of environmental and clean technology goods and services.

Recommendation 12

That, with a view to enhancing Canadian exports, the Government of Canada consider the creation of a framework that would lead to greater global demand for carbon capture technologies developed in Canada. If such a framework is created, the Government should consider export opportunities to jurisdictions in the Indo‑Pacific region.