Free enterprise. That is it in a nutshell, much as it is done in the private sector. That is what should happen, but that is not what is happening.
What is happening is that contracts are being bid on and then negotiations are being held after the fact. I cannot imagine anything so ridiculous.
Although I cannot speak for all members, the majority of us will be voting against this private member's bill. In my discussions with members they have indicated that they have concerns with the bill. Nevertheless, it identifies a problem that needs to be addressed. The Government of Canada should instruct Canada Post to ensure that independent contractors are treated fairly, that there is an open and transparent tendering process, such as there is in the private sector.
That is it in a nutshell. I cannot add much more. Again, I call upon the government to address the situation to ensure that Canada Post has a tendering process, not only for rural route mail couriers but for all of the people in the other organizations, which is fair, open and transparent.