Postal union wants comprehensive and public review of international mail issue

For Immediate Release 

Ottawa – The international mail issue should be subject to a comprehensive and public review said the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in response to statements made by the Canadian International Mail Association (CIMA).

CIMA issued a media release today claiming that CUPW is working overtime to oppose the passage of Bill C-14 “by misrepresenting facts and providing inaccurate information.”  
 
“I have not misrepresented anything,” said Deborah Bourque, CUPW National President. “And I’d be more than happy to clarify my statements during any public or parliamentary review of this issue.”
 
“Of course, we are opposed to Bill C-14.  It would undermine universal public postal service if passed,” said Bourque.
 
The proposed legislation would partially deregulate Canada Post by removing international letters from Canada Post’s exclusive privilege to collect, transmit and deliver letters. The corporation has an exclusive privilege so that there is enough revenue to finance the corporation's universal service obligation.
 
“I’m almost certain the public would prefer to keep the exclusive privilege intact so that revenue from international letters can be used to maintain and improve public postal service,” said Bourque. “But let’s give people an opportunity to have input. This is too important an issue to be rushed through Parliament without a proper discussion and review.”

 

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