Thank you, Mr. Weir. Good afternoon, everyone.
Unlike my colleague, Mr. Blaney, I am very disappointed with your report. The document describes viable options. I understand that you carried out a financial analysis, but I was expecting to see more solutions. The preamble spends a lot of time on the Canada Post situation. However, I am under the impression that, after our tour, the same report will be submitted to the minister. I have a feeling that it's already done. The report comes to several conclusions instead of outlining potential solutions.
In your report, you mentioned a number of experts and researchers. A number of figures were also put forward. For example, on page 82, it is not explained where those figures come from. Who are the experts? Who carried out the studies? I would like to know what information was gathered through surveys. Earlier, you also said that you received a number of submissions. What I am asking for is that the task force make available to the parliamentary committee the information it used, so that the members can consult and review it before they draft their report.
You talked about Canada Post's financial situation. In 2011, when you conducted the financial analysis, you made no mention of the lockout. Why did you not mention it? That was a difficult year for Canada Post.
Much has been said about banking services. Canada Post actually carried out a study on the topic. As part of the committee's work, I have previously asked that the study be made public. It was made public, but it was censored. I think it would be relevant for us to also receive that document, as it contains useful information. If the banks have made $135 billion in profits, there is surely some sort of availability in terms of that market.
You also talked about a number of solutions. Some potential solutions require an infrastructure investment. So I would like to know why you have already rejected the proposal of postal banking. Do you have with you a non-censored document on the study Canada Post carried out on postal banking?