Ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and witnesses, I think we'll get the meeting started. First, let me say it's great to be back in Moose Jaw. It's been a long three weeks, but it's always nice to be home.
Witnesses on the panel, I think you understand the process, but let me just go over a few opening comments so you completely understand how we're going to work things today.
As you undoubtedly are aware, the minister responsible for Canada Post, the Honourable Judy Foote has initiated a fairly widespread consultation process. Phase one of that process was to establish a task force, the mandate of which was to examine the financial viability and sustainability of Canada Post. They have completed their report, they have presented it to our committee, and we've had a chance to discuss that report with them. Phase two, however, is the reason we are here today. It is a cross-country tour in which we will go to every province and the Northwest Territories to speak with individuals, organizations, people representing seniors, people with mobility issues, and municipalities about their view of the future of Canada Post, and more specifically, whether they have any suggestions for the future of Canada Post, particularly when we're looking at the long-term sustainability of Canada Post. That's why you're here today.
We would like to hear your comments, your observations, and more importantly, some of your recommendations and suggestions.
Following your five-minute opening statements, we will have a round of questions from all of our committee members. We have found that most of the information that is useful for our committee comes out during the question-and-answer process in any event.
With those brief words, I think we'll get going. First up, representing the City of Moose Jaw, is Mr. Gulka-Tiechko.
Please, go ahead for five minutes, sir. The floor is yours.