Mr. Speaker, as I said in my speech, no one is disputing that. It cannot be business as usual, as the member said, because the situation is still evolving. It is time to plan for the future.
As I said, this has to be done in a thoughtful, intelligent manner and by consulting Canadians.
The member opposite noted that the Council of Canadians with Disabilities and other organizations including the Canadian Union of Postal Workers had said that alternatives had to be found. Yes, alternatives have to be found, but they should be positive alternatives that reinforce services to Canadians. This is no time to be washing one's hands of the whole matter and giving up.