Evidence of meeting #9 for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in the 41st Parliament, 2nd session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was business.
A video is available from Parliament.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
I think we have provided a summary of the data we collected.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
We have provided enough analysis on the—
NDP
Paul Dewar NDP Ottawa Centre, ON
Then it's a no. That's unfortunate, because I think you should be providing all the data to this committee. I am asking you formally, sir, to do that.
I want to go on to another question, sir. On page 20 of your five-point plan, it says, “Why this change is necessary”:
What Canadians expect from the postal system is changing dramatically. That requires equally dramatic change in the size, structure and direction of Canada Post. Future success will require a leaner workforce.
How many vice-presidents do you have in your organization, sir?
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
We have a total of 22—
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
—presidents and vice-presidents.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
There will be the exact same proportion by which we adjust our workforce.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
It will be by the same percentage as the percentage of the workforce.
NDP
Paul Dewar NDP Ottawa Centre, ON
Why, when there was such a downturn in revenues last year, was it considered appropriate and acceptable to give bonuses to you and to others?
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
We do not have a bonus plan that is driven by an entitlement of automatic—
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
My information is all publicly available.
December 18th, 2013 / 1:50 p.m.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
My information is publicly available on the—
President and Chief Executive Officer, Head Office, Canada Post
My information is publicly available on the—
NDP
Paul Dewar NDP Ottawa Centre, ON
You did, sir. It was 33% of your salary.
I can tell you, sir, Theresa Reid is on a fixed income. She does not receive extra and she is actually barely getting by.
What I'm trying to convey to you, sir, is that this isn't about having a ParticipAction program in Brampton. It's not about giving extra keys to people; this is about really consulting.
We are in the business of representing citizens. I have people from anti-poverty groups in my riding who don't know what to do because you know what, they are clients of Debra Dynes Family House. I can take you to that social housing complex, and you will see a woman there who's working her tail off to help marginalized people. She wrote me a very long detailed note that I will be giving to you, sir, and I want you to come with me and talk to her and explain to them how, when they don't have access to technology in their homes, this is going to help them.
NDP
Paul Dewar NDP Ottawa Centre, ON
I don't think you're doing your job. With respect, I don't think you deserve a bonus.
