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 publish a comprehensive strategy for Africa that achieves policy cohesion in relation to diplomacy, trade and investment, development, humanitarian action, human rights, women and girls, security assistance, and people-to-people ties.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada base its Africa strategy on the principles of partnership, mutual interests, and shared priorities, focused on the convergence of Canada’s skills and assets with African priorities, as identified in Agenda 2063.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada include strategic objectives as well as short- and long-term benchmarks for success in its Africa strategy.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada identify priority sectors in its Africa strategy that reflect an assessment of areas in which the strengths of Canada’s public institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private sector actors overlap with the priorities established by Canada’s African partners.

Recommendation 5

That, in its Africa strategy, the Government of Canada address the specific challenges being experienced in fragile and conflict-affected states with the goals of advancing human security and community resilience.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada continue to support and garner more international partners for the Elsie Initiative and other initiatives that promote a stronger role for women in the peace and security of African partners.

Recommendation 7

That, as part of the finalization of its Africa strategy, the Government of Canada continue to consult widely with African governments, regional and continental institutions, youth, women and girls, Indigenous peoples, and civil society, as well as with African diaspora communities and organizations in Canada, and, as part of its implementation of the strategy, continue ongoing engagement with these groups and consider hosting a Canada-Africa summit at the level of Heads of Government.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada make the necessary investments to ensure that the departments and agencies responsible for its Africa strategy have personnel with in-depth knowledge about African countries, regions, and institutions, as well as specialized expertise in the strategy’s priority sectors.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada explore funding mechanisms that could support policy-oriented research—in Canada and Africa—on sectors and issues that are relevant to Canada’s Africa strategy, Canada’s relationships with African countries and institutions, and the perspectives and needs of African people.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada collaborate with African partners to assess healthcare structures and equity gaps in primary care diagnostics, strengthen pandemic preparedness through increased research and development and knowledge-sharing, and address the impact of climate change on healthcare crises.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada continue to expand its support for the enhancement of food security in Africa by leveraging Canadian agricultural and technological expertise alongside Africa’s expertise, vast arable land, and young workforce, and by focusing on the advancement of agricultural productivity, sustainable farming practices, and climate-resilient agricultural systems.

Recommendation 12

That, to the extent possible, the Government of Canada enhance its diplomatic capacity in Africa by increasing the number and size of its missions, where appropriate, and by creating and staffing additional Canadian foreign service and trade commissioner positions in African countries.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada ensure that all its missions in Africa have the capacity to engage diplomatically and deliver services in French and English.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada ensure that French is the language primarily used in Canadian diplomacy with countries that have French as an official language.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada acknowledge and provide resources for the support and advancement of the French language in Africa through the work of both the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and bilateral partnerships with Francophone member states in the education, research, and governance sectors and in other areas of mutual interest.

Recommendation 16

That the Government of Canada continue its robust engagement with African members of the Commonwealth and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie as key channels for understanding and furthering the mutual goals of Canada and African member states.

Recommendation 17

That the Government of Canada make francophone Africa a pillar of its Africa strategy.

Recommendation 18

That the Government of Canada organize robust multisector and inclusive trade missions to African countries according to priority sectors and markets.

Recommendation 19

That the Government of Canada continue to provide technical support for the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area and work for the development of free trade agreements in Africa.

Recommendation 20

That the Government of Canada review the systems responsible for processing study permits and visitor visa applications to ensure timely processing for students from African countries and for African delegations seeking to participate in major events held in Canada and that it publish service standards.

Recommendation 21

That the Government of Canada address the institutional and situational issues that make it challenging for students from francophone Africa to come to Canada.

Recommendation 22

That the Government of Canada work with Canada’s provincial and territorial governments and educational and vocational institutions as well as their counterparts in African countries to support two-way exchange programs.

Recommendation 23

That the Government of Canada continue to engage members of the African diaspora community informally in the implementation of its Africa strategy and explore mechanisms for their formal participation in furthering the strategy’s goals.

Recommendation 24

That the Government of Canada engage meaningfully with African countries throughout its 2025 presidency of the G7 and raise issues of concern to the African continent on the G7’s agenda.

Recommendation 25

That the Government of Canada adjust the channels it uses to deliver international assistance to Africa to ensure that a greater share is being provided to African civil society organizations and through Canadian civil society organizations that are supporting community- and youth-led projects in Africa.

Recommendation 26

That the Government of Canada simplify the procedures its uses to invite and approve project proposals from Canadian and African civil society organizations with the view to lessening administrative burdens and improving the transparency of available funding envelopes and the timeliness of decision‑making, and that it complete this work in a timely manner in keeping with the Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative.

Recommendation 27

That the Government of Canada continue increasing its International Assistance Envelope every year until 2030, and that it work towards the United Nations target of allocating 0.7% of gross national income for official development assistance and set a timetable for doing so.