Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government believes that a strong Canada depends on a strong and economically vibrant rural community. Rural post offices contribute to the fabric of our nation. I am proud to state that the government has kept its promise to stop the closure of rural post offices.
According to figures reported in the Western Producer there are 19 more rural post offices operating in Canada today than in 1993. Before that time the Conservatives abandoned over 30% of our rural post offices.
The Liberal government is standing up for rural Canadians and we will continue to do so. Canada has the best postal system in the world because it serves the needs of Canadians wherever they live.