Transport committee  Yes, I know. It is very important to many libraries out there. It is for this reason that we extended the original 2005 rate for several years. I understand the importance of it, Mr. Tweed, but it's also important that Canada Post adhere to our legislation. Our legislation says t

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  It was not a technicality. We were not even party to the action. We presented no evidence--

Transport committee  Thank you. We appreciated the opportunity.

Transport committee  Well, they did not demonstrate in the RFI process, Mr. Volpe, in the timeframes that we needed it, capacity to carry a lift as extensive as this as well as Purolator did. I mean, we have a relationship with Cargojet. We think they're a fine carrier, but they did not demonstrate i

Transport committee  No, it is not my job to personally deal with all contracts. You have to bear that in mind. Since I have been the president and CEO, Canada Post has had some 20 million contracts with all kinds of suppliers. I do not deal with all the contract details. We have someone in charge of

Transport committee  That is true.

Transport committee  Mr. Bevington, I totally disagree with that premise, and we weren't even a party to that action. This was a disgruntled supplier. We were not even a party to it; DIAND was the party. We were not asked to appear. We presented no evidence. This is one person's point of view, whic

Transport committee  It's very easy to smear someone's reputation when they're not even there.

Transport committee  Yes, I have his telephone number, as all the members do.

Transport committee  Mr. Laframboise, with all due respect, those telephone calls were made. They were made by the people who deal with Canada Post's transport networks. They are Canada Post executives. They have extensive experience. That is their area of expertise.

Transport committee  It was quashed.

Transport committee  It's much more elaborate, Mr. Kennedy.

Transport committee  Well, they certainly did not demonstrate to us that they would have been a choice preferable to Purolator, that's for sure.

Transport committee  Thank you.