Toronto Star: NDP Jenny Kwan blames the Liberals for the state of Canada Post
Toronto Star: NDP Jenny Kwan blames the Liberals for the state of Canada Post
NDP MP Jenny Kwan heaped blame on the Liberal government for the state of Canada Post, calling it “hypocritical” for taking a similar approach to the Stephen Harper’s Conservatives toward the service.
She told reporters Canada Post should be more innovative and expand its services to remote, rural and Indigenous communities by offering postal banking options, or even wellness checks on seniors or other vulnerable persons in hard-to-reach areas.
“Why don’t we build up Canada Post by utilizing the big footprint …and build up that infrastructure for Canadians across the country?”, she said.
“One of the reasons why Canada Post is not as competitive as it could be is because the government is limiting their level of service, which is why I say invest in Canada Post and expand their service delivery, and then you can actually be far more competitive in the service.
The other thing we have to remember as well, Canada Post is a service that is meant to be universal and yes, there are communities where you have to deliver the service, where it is not going to be a profit making venture. ”
But Kwan refused to say whether she supported Canada Post’s push to allow weekend deliveries or more flexible part time work arrangements, saying she didn’t want to weigh in on issues at the bargaining table.
https://www.thestar.com/business/canada-post-strike-live/article_8f459daa-df6b-4005-a1f5-dc8ad69f6d62.html
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