Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia on his excellent first speech in the House.
Since this is the first time that I have risen in the House, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Jonquière for putting their trust in me. I will work hard and do the best that I can to represent them during this session.
I would also like to congratulate you, Mr. Speaker, on your re-election as an MP and your election as Speaker. Thank you.
With regard to my colleague's comments, the minister responsible for Canada Post said today that his government would not completely restore home mail delivery. However, the Liberals promised that they would do so. Home mail delivery is an important issue for the people of Jonquière and all Canadians.
Would my colleague opposite not agree that door-to-door mail delivery is essential to the vitality of our communities and that it must be restored?