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 efforts are directed to an economic recovery from the COVID‑19 pandemic, the Government of Canada implement measures and adopt policies designed to increase awareness of, and to improve coordination among, various federal departments and agencies. These departments and agencies should include Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Global Affairs Canada and its Trade Commissioner Service, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada, Invest in Canada and the Canadian Commercial Corporation. In implementing measures and adopting policies, the Government’s goal should be ensuring that more Canadian businesses can take advantage of the services these departments and agencies offer to expand exports and access new international markets.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada implement measures and adopt policies aimed at improving export opportunities for Canadian businesses in priority sectors, which should include clean technology, health technology and agri-tech.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada implement measures and adopt policies designed to increase its focus on an inclusive trade agenda. Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various groups, such an agenda should identify and promote opportunities for Canadian exporters who are female, Indigenous, Black or from other racialized groups.

Recommendation 4

That, in its planning for an economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada include a special focus on engaging the United States as a key partner to ensure a strong and resilient North American market and supply chain network. The planning should also include an assessment of critical weaknesses in Canada’s trade infrastructure framework, with dedicated resources deployed to enhance domestic trade corridors with the goal of ensuring future resiliency.