Government Operations committee  I think that Canada Post has to remain a corporation as it is currently, but it has to be able to evolve its practices in order to survive and adapt to society.

Government Operations committee  We answered that question earlier. In remote areas, there may be enough space. Perhaps we could bring back the Internet café? I don't know. That type of business may be dead and buried. As for digital services, seniors are a bit tired. Sunday afternoon, they have the grandchild

Government Operations committee  This would be more applicable in a rural or remote area. Mr. Leduc is in a better position to answer that question since he is the director general of the FADOQ-Laurentian Region, which extends from Rivière-des-Mille-Îles to—

Government Operations committee  To Ferme-Neuve. Such a service in the northern part of the region would certainly be well received. Aside from the absence of a service outlet providing immediate services, the citizens of Lorraine are well served.

Government Operations committee  As for a post office that would play a social role, I would see that happening in the regions. Here the area is rather densely populated. The postal outlet was in my opinion the minimum that could be required. Now we are forced to go elsewhere. However, the services are offered t

Government Operations committee  For one or two weeks in the winter, the street becomes a skating rink. For a man or woman who is 75, 80 or 85, having to go out and—

Government Operations committee  The woman in question didn't want to undergo a medical exam. However, she knows a Radio-Canada reporter who followed her progress, her aging and her lifestyle for a series of reports. I think this played in her favour.

Government Operations committee  Yes. You need to see a doctor, and if you are already having difficulty finding one to take care of you, you'll have difficulty getting the certificate.

Government Operations committee  There are always small problems. We can't stop anyone from always parking their car across from a mailbox. I've been in this situation. I've been told that elsewhere—

Government Operations committee  Generally speaking, we often hear comments like the areas around mailboxes weren't cleared safely for everyone. Obviously, it isn't a problem for some people, but for people who really have mobility problems, it really does cause a problem.

Government Operations committee  Allow me to digress for a moment with something that may have nothing to do with the current discussion. The closure of the postal outlet in Lorraine has upset us more because it's very disruptive. The city still has a population of 10,000. It's really a problem for the citizens

Government Operations committee  I'm sorry. Once a week. The mailboxes are placed strategically so that they look nice. They are on a small path near a wooded area with a nice slope. Come winter, and the first ice, it may take one, two or three days before people can get to the mailbox. Some days, they can't op

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I represent an association called the Club Lorr « Aînés », a name that was created from the words “Lorraine” and “aînés”, or “seniors” in English. Our club is affiliated with FADOQ. You will understand that our technical research services aren't very sophi