Government Operations committee  Normally, it should break even. The Chamber of Commerce isn't subsidized and must be self-supporting. Our Chamber of Commerce covers a 220 km area that is home to 31,400 residents and some 800 businesses, including self-employed and other individuals. We are managing to survive.

Government Operations committee  Yes, it's the same thing for the businesses. As Mr. Kmiec said earlier, the user-pay model is much more realistic than a sudden increase of 50¢ in the cost of stamps or based on the annual inflation rate, although it can be reasonable. Why should users repay Canada Post for thin

Government Operations committee  Remote and rural areas aren't poorly served. I would even say that they are very well served by Canada Post. Is any restructuring needed? I think so, mainly by analyzing the annual costs of labour. There is always restructuring to do. Every company does it from year to year. We d

Government Operations committee  I happen to be a three-minute walk away from the post office on rue Principale. So I see everyone go by, and I also see the post office. I have noticed that some shopkeepers don't go everyday. Increasingly, especially in remote regions, people have learned to use the Internet to

Government Operations committee  Absolutely. I think Canada Post and Purolator should work even more closely together.

Government Operations committee  I'll be honest with you. In Bonaventure, the Caisse Desjardins des Quatre-Vents had five points of service, but it's completely closing two of them at the beginning of November. There won't even be any ATMs. Everything will be concentrated in the central points in Caplan and Bon

Government Operations committee  There are post office boxes, but no post offices as such. They are usually in the large centres. In terms of banking services, I mentioned that I go to France every year, sometimes even twice a year. The banking services in the post offices have declined there too.

Government Operations committee  That's a reality for everyone. If it is a useful option for Canada Post and helps the corporation keep its services, then why not? That said, I'm not convinced that it will be profitable.

Government Operations committee  Yes. That is much the same as when you send something overseas. The costs are higher. It’s a bit like the user-pay principle. I think business people are very aware of that. They know the difference. It’s what they do themselves with their customers. Construction costs will be di

Government Operations committee  Thank you. I reviewed the report submitted by the Canada Post review task force, which consists of Ms. Bertrand and three other people. I understand that mail is a very important service for the public and for businesses. The report also clearly states that the satisfaction rate