As I previously told you, the UMQ's presentation was very interesting. To learn more about that, we import files from the Internet and information on the situation in other countries. However, it is very difficult to import a model. You should take seriously the UMQ's recommendation to examine the situation more closely.
Consider the example of France and the history of France's postal service. In some respects, it could compare with the Desjardins model in Quebec. It would be rash to import the French model here on the pretext that profits are being made in France. In fact, we have no idea how it is working there.
Switzerland is another good example. It has 7 million inhabitants, as in Quebec. Switzerland has a smaller area than Quebec. So sometimes you need to be careful when you import models. The idea of looking into the matter is an important one.
I very much like what you are saying, that we must not find out from a newspaper that a committee is studying the subject and has been doing so for three years. You have to communicate directly with the AQDR and examine the services, consult the groups, and conduct the survey that the UMQ is proposing. We feel this idea is very interesting and believe that, if you want to do it quickly, including issues of accessibility for persons with disabilities, taking into account the act, sustainable development, and so on, it will help you develop a vision of the subject. The idea is not to consider merely the financial aspects, but also quality of life. That also has a financial value. I am thinking in particular of greenhouse gas reductions. We believe this committee should promptly carry out its work with a view to studying what people have to say and what they think about the issue here in Canada.