What's more, alternative service providers are more expensive. One of the advantages of Canada Post is that it provides affordable services right across the country, whether in urban centres, suburban areas or remote communities.
What would having to rely on alternative mail couriers mean for you?
Obviously, a private company isn't going to operate at a loss. It's in business to make money, whereas Canada Post has a different mandate.
What will communities lose if the government does away with that mandate?