Q-792 , 45th Parliament, 1st session May 26, 2025, to present

With regard to the library book rate and the rate for the blind, also known as the Special Services and Handling provisions for materials for the print disabled, from the Canada Post Corporation Act and related regulations: (a) how many parcels were sent using these rates, listed by (i) year, (ii) library book rate or rate for the blind, from the 2018 operating year to present; (b) what is the estimated cost to Canada Post for these rates, listed by operating year since 2018; (c) how much funding does the government provide to support these programs, listed by operating year; (d) what analysis, studies, or consultation materials did the government rely on to decide to remove this provision in proposed amendments to the Canada Post Act, listed by (i) material name, (ii) originator of the material, (iii) date the material was created; (e) how many pieces of correspondence since November 1, 2025, has the government received regarding the removal of the library rate and rate for the blind, listed by (i) medium or type of correspondence, (ii) personal correspondence or from an organization, (iii) month received; (f) how many correspondence advocated for or recommended removing these rates from the Canada Post Act; (g) what positive outcome does Canada Post or the government receive from removing this provision from the legislation; (h) what new rates has Canada Post recommended to the government for implementation; (i) what correspondence, press releases or other communications has Canada Post or the government sent to stakeholders to commit to continuation of these programs, listed by (i) type of communication, (ii) date published, (iii) the location to access this information; (j) when does the commitment to maintain these programs expire; (k) does the government, a minister or Canada Post maintain the authority to end these programs; and (l) what other actions is the government taking to support persons with disabilities and ensure current federal legislation and policy in support of accessibility is respected?