Government Operations committee  It's a quick answer and I can't really get into it. Based on what I've read in the discussion paper, I'd have to say no; there are some concerns with not properly evaluating risks. On what that would mean, I'd say no, but I'd want a review of the board of directors at Canada Post

Government Operations committee  Our position continues to be, in terms of the solvency deficit, that the permanent solvency exemption would be the first thing to take a look at. In terms of what you're raising against shared risk, usually that's what they call target benefit plans and things like that, but in

Government Operations committee  At this point, I think there are other options to explore—

Government Operations committee  —prior to reducing employee benefits.

Government Operations committee  It's hard to tell. Right now I don't think there are any provisions at the federal level that allow for joint governance. There are no specifications. I think some provincial jurisdictions allow it. I think that would require some legislative changes, which may be part of the bil

Government Operations committee  I'm not sure I understand the question. You're asking whether or not the PSAC should be subject to the solvency test?

Government Operations committee  Right. Our point of view is that it was brought in for private sector employers and it's counterproductive to what we're trying to achieve, because it does take away, essentially, money the corporation would have to fund other areas of the business and, essentially, it serves no

Government Operations committee  To the chair's point, I'll definitely keep it brief. I believe we articulated our position last time, when we provided an opening statement, as well, as through our written submission. I won't be covering that part. I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have. In m

Government Operations committee  I'm not sure I necessarily understand your question in terms of an attrition problem. Normally the way you deal with attrition is that you have to figure out where people are leaving from, develop some form of attrition plan or some form of succession plan, and figure out basical

Government Operations committee  I still don't have a clear response from the corporation.

Government Operations committee  It's something that will be in the written submission later on, but part of the issue I think is the availability of the data as well. When I received a copy of the task force report I sent in a request to the secretariat for the information, essentially for the polling data and

Government Operations committee  There may be a number of things. Consultation is a huge problem. I can name four or five examples in which the law technically makes it mandatory for an employer to consult with its employees or co-develop certain things. The way we've been consulted in the past was essentially

Government Operations committee  I think public policy objectives are the primary responsibility of Canada Post.

Government Operations committee  Thank you to the committee for inviting the Union of Postal Communications Employees here today to have a discussion with you. Mr. West of the Public Service Alliance of Canada will be helping me with some questions you may have, if you have questions. The UPCE is a component of