We are not talking about a business here. We are talking about a crown corporation that serves a public good. Even the report by the task force says right at the beginning, “it differs from for-profit private-sector corporations in that its primary mandate is one of public service.” Yet I look at the briefs outlining the proposals, and none of them are opportunities. They are all just cutting what that public service is.
I'd like to hear from Mr. Nickel on additional things, maybe partnerships with municipalities, potentially, to deliver services, or maybe even provincial or federal.
I am also interested in hearing from Ms. Kennedy about other opportunity costs. We are hearing a lot about the potential for banking. Even if we don't get into the loans, there is a strong potential for basic bill-paying and cheque-cashing, especially in rural communities.
Mr. Nickel, you shared with me that this is in fact happening a bit in some of the postal areas. I'd like to hear more about the opportunities so that we can continue this public service.