Absolutely.
Canada Post and Purolator have very different missions. Canada Post has a universal service obligation, a service obligation to rural and remote communities.
Since the announcement, I have often been asked why we haven't privatized Canada Post. To me, that's unthinkable, considering the essential service that the corporation offers. Canada Post needs to be financially viable and sustainable. That is why these changes were announced.
Lifting the moratorium and allowing mail delivery on the weekends will give Canada Post more flexibility. The population will receive service that is not only essential, as per Canada Post's mission, but also competitive when it comes to parcel delivery. Everyone will benefit.
We'll see how negotiations go and whether the union and management can come to an agreement.