But it's not working. We're seeing post offices close every single year. Part of the reason they're closing is that Canada Post is not recognizing the importance of those roles with a compensation package that is able to recruit people in rural communities. I don't know many people in rural communities in northern B.C. who are willing to work for $18.44 an hour. These are federal employees who are handling the mail. Like, how is it possible? Where do you get market rent for $1,357 a year?
You know what's happening; those rural postmasters are taking those jobs because they know how vital the post office is to their communities. The information we have is that they're paying out-of-pocket to keep your post offices open. They shouldn't have to hold a bake sale to deliver federal services in rural communities across Canada. This is on your watch. How are you allowing this to happen?