Mr. Speaker, my question is for the minister responsible for the Canada Post Corporation.
Since the minister announced that the corporation would no longer be allowed to carry on the well-paying distribution of advertising mail, her decision has met with strong disapproval. Yesterday, more than 1,000 people braved the cold to protest on Parliament Hill and in front of the Prime Minister's residence. It should be noted that this is the largest collective layoff in Canada's history, with 10,000 jobs disappearing because of the government's deliberate action.
Before putting these 10,000 workers out into the street, and given the impact of such a decision on Canada Post's finances, will the minister have the courage to take a closer look at the issue and to reconsider her decision?