No. H178/06 For release
December 13, 2006
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ISSUES
TWO DIRECTIVES TO CANADA POST
OTTAWA − The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Government of Canada
has issued two directives to Canada Post.
The first directive requires Canada Post to develop and implement an operational
plan to restore and maintain mail delivery to rural roadside mailboxes within
the next 18 months. The second directs the corporation to continue funding the
Publications Assistance Program for up to two more years.
“I expect that Canada Post will do its utmost to restore and maintain mail
delivery to rural roadside mailboxes while taking into consideration the health
and safety of their employees and respecting all applicable laws,” said Minister
Cannon. “I also expect that the corporation will continue to provide funding in
support of the Publications Assistance Program while Canadian Heritage
determines the best way to support the Canadian publishing industry in the years
to come.”
The Government of Canada recognizes that Canada Post has already implemented
certain measures to improve the safety of rural and suburban mail carriers (RSMCs)
and to ensure continued mail service to affected customers, including equipping
RSMCs' vehicles with flashing lights and reflective signage. The Government of
Canada will continue to monitor the situation closely as Canada Post strives to
ensure that rural residents are provided with safe, efficient and quality rural
mail services.
The Government of Canada also recognizes the importance of the Canadian
publishing industry to our culture, our economy and to official language
communities, and will take the necessary steps to determine the best way to
support the Canadian publishing industry in the longer term.
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Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700 |
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