The commission's recommendations reflect three broad themes mainly derived from neoconservative ideology.
Firstly, the report suggested for Canada to foster a more flexible economy, which would be capable of adjusting to international and technological change, and it recommended greater reliance on the market mechanisms and a free trade agreement with the United States.
Secondly, the commission recommended various reforms to the welfare state model and emphasized social equity and economic efficiency.
Thirdly, the commission recommended the adoption of an elected Senate in order to better represent Canada's diverse regions.
Mulroney began trade negotiations with the American administration shortly after the report was released.