I think I speak on behalf of all Canadians when I say we want to see this come down significantly.
We know that a lot of small rural communities are struggling to maintain their post offices because Canada Post's postmaster-provided model doesn't pay enough. The starting salary for these rural postmasters is less than $20 per hour. Moreover, these postmasters have to provide a space for the post office, for which Canada Post provides a stipend of only $250 a month. Postal service in rural Canada is a lifeline for many people. What concrete steps are you taking as a minister to support Canada Post's move towards a more sustainable financial model for rural post offices?
You have heard my colleague Mr. Bachrach from Skeena—Bulkley Valley, who was just in Atlin doing a town hall on this. Can you speak about what you're doing to do?