Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by thanking my colleague for his eloquent speech on the imminent demise of Canada Post and for presenting all of the facts.
This situation defies comprehension. The Conservatives boast of being businessmen and sound managers of the economy. However, here they are abandoning Canada Post and the people who depend on this service without seeking out any solutions other than making cuts until selling off the corporation is the only option. They could try to come up with some innovative solutions that would enable Canada Post to take in more revenue.
I was especially aghast earlier during question period. The NDP put a question to the government about Canada Post’s plan. The NDP outlined the concerns of seniors and persons with disabilities who will be forced to navigate icy sidewalks and brave weather conditions that are potentially hazardous to their health. The Conservatives laughed and said that this was Canada and cold weather was a fact of life.
As I see it, these are considerations that the government must take into account when making decisions that affect so many Canadians. I would like my colleague to elaborate further on the possible negative impact that ending home mail delivery will have on Canada’s seniors and persons living with a disability.