Mr. Chair, I'm going to start. I'm Kristi Kanitz from NAMMU. I'm the board chair. I'll do a quick introduction and then pass it over to Patrick.
NAMMU is the sole voice of the mail industry in Canada. It's a national non-profit that has been representing the industry for over 30 years. We represent mailers, as well as service, paper, envelopes, software, and equipment providers. Our mission is to ensure that Canadians and Canadian businesses have access to a reliable, affordable, effective, and sustainable postal service. Our key focus is on working closely with Canada Post on products, price, process, and partnership. We do enjoy a cordial and productive relationship with Canada Post, including consultations on their products and services.
The mailing industry in Canada is diverse and economically vital. It represents approximately $88 billion per year, which is about 5% of Canada's total GDP. It represents 80% to 90% of Canada Post's revenues. These are the companies that are generating those revenues for Canada Post on an annual basis. It employs directly and indirectly more than 800,000 Canadians.
Mail plays a crucial role in the commerce of Canada, facilitating the presentment of bills, acquisition and the growth of the customer base, and the fulfillment of orders. It includes SMEs, as well as large enterprises and multinational corporations, and ranges from traditional manufacturing to innovative data-driven solutions.
Patrick.