Government Operations committee  We have not specifically discussed any one of the services. We think that, since Canada Post is everywhere and is often the last service offered in a smaller municipality and in the remote regions, it might be advantageous to add other services, such as federal services, insurance or banking services.

Government Operations committee  Many provincial, federal, and commercial decisions that have been made in recent years have really hurt small municipalities in remote regions and even, in some instances, small municipalities located near major centres. We are seeing government and banking services leave. Even schools close their doors at some point.

Government Operations committee  Yes, I believe the people from the municipalities have a clear understanding of their situations. We are asking that our jurisdiction be respected. Consider, for example, the case in which Canada Post decides to install a multiple box in an area and chooses the location without consulting the city, as has previously happened.

Government Operations committee  We feel there have been no consultations.

Government Operations committee  Exactly.

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Ladies and gentlemen members of the committee, on behalf of the Union des municipalités du Québec, I want to thank you for hearing us today. We have filed our brief in both official languages. It seems long, but that is because we have attached the resolutions of our member municipalities.