Let me start by saying that this is my first time before the committee, and what a pleasant surprise it is to see the level of co-operation between the Conservative Party and the NDP. That's not something you see every day. My hats off to you, Mrs. Block, for letting the member have your speaking time.
Mr. Boulerice, I'm delighted to be able to answer your question. First, I want to point out that 77% of Canadians already get their mail through community mailboxes, rural mailboxes or a centralized mailbox in their apartment building. That means they don't have home delivery per se.
Second, I want to respond to what you said about me, specifically that I am now in favour of cuts when I wasn't 10 years ago. The fact is that, 10 years ago, Canadians were receiving a lot more mail at home than they are today. On average, a Quebec household receives two letters a week; that number was seven 20 years ago.
Just to be sure, there was a—