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 continue taking steps to eliminate subsidies and applicable public financing for the fossil fuel sector by the end of 2023, with careful attention to and mitigation of any potential social and economic impacts.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada ensure that Canada’s commitment to eliminate inefficient fossil fuel subsidies aligns with and provides policy coherence to Canada’s domestic public financing policy.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada assess planned and proposed policy measures based on whether they support or hinder Canada's long-term economic growth and a smooth transition for workers and communities, especially in the face of the accelerating decarbonization in global markets.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada take steps to ensure that public funds cannot be invested in any energy infrastructure that is at risk of becoming a “stranded asset” during the energy transition.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada ensure that any subsidy it offers facilitates the transition toward a low-carbon future, and is consistent with Canada’s 2026 emissions objective, 2030 emissions reduction goals and its 2050 net zero emissions goals.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada adopt:

• a broad, internationally recognized definition of a fossil fuel subsidy; and
• a definition of “inefficient,” in the context of fossil fuel subsidies.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada develop a framework for decision-making related to supports for the oil and gas industry that is based on analysis and assessment of the most cost-effective way to achieve greenhouse gas reductions while considering the needs of workers and communities.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada, inclusive of Canadian Crown Corporations, publish, before the end of 2023, its plan to phase out public financing of the fossil fuel sector, and that the plan be ready for implementation.

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada attach strict conditions to all funding programs to ensure government spending is aligned with Canada’s obligations under the Paris Agreement.

Recommendation 10

That Natural Resources Canada ensure that, for onshore projects, the Emissions Reduction Fund only considers projects that fully eliminate methane emissions.

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada complete and publish its fossil fuel subsidy peer review with Argentina as quickly as possible.

Recommendation 12

That the Government of Canada make information about subsidies and supports to the fossil fuel sector transparently available, to allow for a more comprehensive inventory and analysis.

Recommendation 13

That the Government of Canada support renewable energy innovation to demonstrate the potential for an affordable, clean energy transition.

Recommendation 14

That the Government of Canada use its resources to prioritize support for identified, technologically viable decarbonization options, as well as scaled-up renewable electricity generation and new distribution and transmission technology.

Recommendation 15

That the Government of Canada continue to emphasize carbon pricing and flexible regulations as the core of its emissions reduction policy, in order to minimize the costs required to achieve significant emissions reductions.

Recommendation 16

That the Government of Canada should make public investments in projects that are complementary to carbon pricing and to other regulatory policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Recommendation 17

That the Government of Canada continue to ensure that the competitiveness of Canada’s oil and gas sector is considered when it makes decisions related to climate change measures, and that it continue to collaborate with other jurisdictions to address issues of global competitiveness.

Recommendation 18

That the Government of Canada ensure that all its policies and measures, including those related to support for the fossil fuel sector, are consistent with—and efficiently achieve—the country’s 2030 emissions reduction goals and its 2050 net zero emissions goals.

Recommendation 19

That the Government of Canada conduct modelling and costing of climate policy options early in policy development across all departments and agencies, and that it establish criteria for government spending on programs that include consideration of a project’s contribution to net zero emissions by 2050 relative to its cost.

Recommendation 20

That the Government of Canada consider carbon contracts for differences to ensure that companies that are eligible to produce credits for greenhouse gas emissions reductions have certainty of the value of those credits, regardless of future changes to the carbon price.

Recommendation 21

That the Government of Canada increase support for scale-up of market-ready renewables and other low emissions solutions to the challenges of getting to net zero emissions.