M-81 Role of Canada Post in a green economy

That, in the opinion of the House, given Canada’s urgent need to transition to a green economy and a more just and equal society, the government should:

(a) recognize the integral role that a revitalized Canada Post can play in a green and just recovery, using its existing infrastructure and expertise; and

(b) adopt the Delivering Community Power proposal for Canada Post that has been put forward by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, including,

(i) a renewable energy postal fleet,

(ii) charging stations for electric vehicles at post offices,

(iii) postal banking that provides inclusive financial services, especially to those underserved by commercial banks, like in rural and many Indigenous communities,

(iv) door-to-door mail carriers checking in on seniors and people with mobility issues, keeping more people in their own homes for longer,

(v) post offices as community hubs for digital access and social innovation, connecting communities and climate-friendly businesses to customers,

(vi) a consolidated last-mile delivery service that eases congestion in urban centres and reduces the environmental impact of our cities.