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, as soon as possible, the Government of Canada establish a national breast implant registry that would allow:

• breast‑implant recipients to receive information and be contacted in the event of a recall;
• reliable and comprehensive data on the risks and benefits of breast implants to be collected; and
• the long-term safety of these devices to be proactively tracked.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada quickly establish a committee made up of officials from Health Canada, experts and patient representatives, and work with provinces and territories to achieve this goal.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada ensure that the national breast implant registry is implemented via a mandatory, uniform informed-consent form that has a clear checklist, that is signed by the surgeon and patient, and that offers the patient the possibility of opting out of the registry.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada ensure that the national breast implant registry has stable and long‑term funding, that the registry uses a cost-recovery model, and that the costs are funded by breast implant manufacturers.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada ensure that the national breast implant registry includes patient‑reported outcome measures and tracks other devices implanted at the same time as the breast implants, such as mesh or clips.

Recommendation 6

That Health Canada continue to work with the Canadian Institute for Health Information and provinces and territories to develop and implement data standards.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada facilitate the process of reporting adverse events to Health Canada and extend the obligation to private practices.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada publish, on its website, clear and comprehensive information on the risks associated with the different types of breast implants, as well as photographs showing the adverse effects of breast implants.

Recommendation 9

That Health Canada recognize breast implant illness.

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada fund research on breast implants, including, but not limited to, long-term health effects.