Government Operations committee  In the document, I believe I read that the organization is trying to avoid osmosis among the sectors so that a sector that is losing money is not subsidized by another that is making money. Did I understand the document correctly in that regard? I note that the letter-post servic

Government Operations committee  Clearly, comparisons were made. It's an accounting matter. I believe that insofar as our members are concerned, and the document mentions this, Canadians in general think that the services Canada Post provide are good. Clearly, home mail delivery should not be eliminated for the

Government Operations committee  Generally speaking, the answer is no.

Government Operations committee  I would lean toward the credit union solution. They already exist and have roots throughout the area. In my opinion, that solution is preferable, rather than launching something new. I think that people have a stronger attachment to credit unions than they would to a new bank. Ho

Government Operations committee  Yes, there is a need for that in the regions. I found the arguments in favour of setting up a postal bank in Canada Post outlets interesting. The committee has examined the matter. Certain credit unions are closing because they are not profitable. Perhaps there could be a collabo

Government Operations committee  To Ferme-Neuve. There are 76 municipalities in the northern region.

Government Operations committee  We can now automatically recognize those who are eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement because of their low income. They can receive it without even having to apply for it. In fact, over 40,000 Quebeckers do not receive this supplement even though they are entitled to it,

Government Operations committee  I find it inconceivable that a post office or postal outlet can be closed in a community, whatever its size, without offering any other solution. The document mentions franchises as a possible solution. I find it hard to believe that there was a closure in Lorraine without a fran

Government Operations committee  Yes, that is a possibility. We live in a country that has four seasons, one of which is hell. During the other three seasons, we could function normally. Several industries are seasonal and Canada Post could also make seasonal arrangements. Community mailboxes would function yea

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Michael Leduc. I'm the general manager of FADOQ-Région Laurentides. We cover the administrative territory of the Laurentian region, from Mille-Îles River to Ferme-Neuve and a little further. A post office is an essenti