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CACN Committee Report

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LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS

 

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 ensure that all official communications from government agencies, institutions and departments are in line with Canada’s official position.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada offer and declare its clear and unwavering commitment that the future of Taiwan must only be the decision of the people of Taiwan.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada support increased engagement between Canada and Taiwan by encouraging visits by parliamentary delegations.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada strongly consider the benefits of diplomatic visits to Taiwan.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada engage with allies to further opportunities for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in multilateral organizations, including the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Health Organization.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada advance the economic empowerment of Indigenous peoples in Canada and Taiwan by supporting the objectives of the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement.

Recommendation 7

That Global Affairs Canada, in coordination with Canada’s allies, explore opportunities for cooperation with Taiwan to support international development efforts that enable Taiwan to participate in multilateral initiatives.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada seek to learn from Taiwan’s experience in addressing disinformation and foreign interference and consider implementing some of Taiwan’s approaches to such issues.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada explore opportunities to collaborate with Taiwan's semiconductor industry to enhance innovation in Canada.

Recommendation 10

That Global Affairs Canada work with Natural Resources Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to advance Canada’s role as a key supplier of critical minerals to like-minded partners, including Taiwan, by implementing the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy and pursuing a critical minerals cooperation agreement with Taiwan, while ensuring that this cooperation allows Canada to continue developing domestic value chains for critical minerals.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada enter into formal negotiations concerning a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection agreement with Taiwan.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada strongly consider that the Minister of International Trade sign any concluded Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Taiwan in Taiwan.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada prioritize the assessment of Taiwan’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada support Canadian industries as they aim to diversify export markets in the Indo-Pacific region, including with Taiwan.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada work with its allies, including the G7, to indicate support for the peaceful status quo in the Taiwan Strait and to consider adopting best practices to cooperate with Taiwan on peace and security issues.

Recommendation 16

That the Government of Canada affirm its support for international law and the international law of the sea with respect to the People’s Republic of China’s claims in the South China Sea.

Recommendation 17

That the Government of Canada make efforts to join the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and AUKUS security pact in order to bolster Canada’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region to counter the People’s Republic of China’s threats to the region.

Recommendation 18

That the Government of Canada, in response to military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, publicly call on the People’s Republic of China to refrain from escalating its military threats.