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 recognize the severe and present threats posed by aquatic invasive species and accelerate their efforts to deliver commitments made by the government in response to the Spring 2019 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the Parliament of Canada—Report 1—Aquatic Invasive Species.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada ensure Fisheries and Oceans Canada has the resources required to fulfill its mandate of protecting aquatic habitats through risk assessments and the consistent and equitable allocation of resources and services for aquatic invasive species activities across Canada.

Recommendation 3

That Fisheries and Oceans Canada take immediate steps to increase their identification and monitoring of potential environmental and socio-economic threats posed by aquatic invasive species by taking the lead along with provincial and territorial governments in establishing a shared system of tracking and coordinating aquatic invasive species programs across jurisdictions.

Recommendation 4

That Fisheries and Oceans Canada take immediate steps to track and coordinate programs aimed at the prevention of introduction of aquatic invasive species by taking the lead along with provincial and territorial governments in establishing a shared system of tracking and coordinating aquatic invasive species programs across jurisdictions.

Recommendation 5

That Fisheries and Oceans Canada take immediate steps to better monitor introduction pathways and vectors of aquatic invasive species by taking the lead along with provincial and territorial governments in establishing a shared system of tracking and coordinating aquatic invasive species programs across jurisdictions.

Recommendation 6

That Fisheries and Oceans Canada take immediate steps to identify aquatic invasive species and associated potential vectors and pathways posing the greatest threats by taking the lead along with provincial and territorial governments in establishing a shared system of tracking and coordinating aquatic invasive species programs across jurisdictions.

Recommendation 7

That Fisheries and Oceans Canada take immediate steps to coordinate rapid response plans for aquatic invasive species, especially those species posing the greatest threats of environmental and economic harm, by taking the lead along with provincial and territorial governments in establishing a shared system of tracking and coordinating aquatic invasive species programs across jurisdictions.

Recommendation 8

That Fisheries and Oceans Canada establish effective and rapid methods for treatment and eradication of aquatic invasive species by researching products and methods, and by acquiring appropriate government approvals for implementing effective measures, including the application of substances, for safe and rapid treatment and eradication of aquatic invasive species.

Recommendation 9

That Fisheries and Oceans Canada provide an exemption for Eurasian Water Milfoil control activities in high-value public areas of the Okanagan as allowed under the Fisheries Act.