RECOMMENDATION 1

That the Government of Canada publish the text of the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union as soon as it is initialed.

RECOMMENDATION 2

That the Government of Canada develop a communication plan to publicize the provisions of the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union. The communication plan should ensure that information is received by all Canadian stakeholders that will be affected by this agreement.

RECOMMENDATION 3

That the Government of Canada take all possible actions to ensure that the provisions in the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union enter into force as quickly as possible.

RECOMMENDATION 4

That the Government of Canada support Canadian businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, wanting to penetrate the European Union’s market following the entry into force of the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union.

RECOMMENDATION 5

That, to help Canadian exporters and importers, the Government of Canada immediately:

• begin negotiations with provinces/territories with a view to eliminating interprovincial/interterritorial trade barriers;
• study ways in which infrastructure could be improved to allow the movement of goods across Canada in a more efficient and less costly manner; and
• improve the customs process for goods traded between Canada and the European Union, perhaps through a priority process for these goods.

RECOMMENDATION 6

That, before the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union is ratified, the Government of Canada:

• establish geographical indicators with a view to protecting Canada’s products and brands; and
• ensure that certain recognized industry clusters, such as scientific, are maintained.

RECOMMENDATION 7

That the Government of Canada use the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union to move toward compatible approval processes for new technologies, products and services and remove non-tariff barriers to trade and investment.

RECOMMENDATION 8

That the Government of Canada continue to pursue additional comprehensive trade agreements to open new markets and provide opportunities for growth for Canadian businesses.

RECOMMENDATION 9

That the Government of Canada continue to negotiate strong investor-state dispute settlement and investment protection measures into trade agreements to provide predictability and stability for Canadian investors.