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38% support some privatization of Canada Post (lemmy.ca)
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It's nice to see that we no longer trust privatization as a the magic wand that solves public institution problems.

That said I think the 52% support for non-union gig work in Canada Post is indicative of the mindset that needs shifting if Canada is to change course in a way that makes most people better off long term.

Source: https://angusreid.org/canada-post-privatization-strike-service-disruption-vote-union/

A chart showing some poll data from Canadians on various questions about Canada Post. On privatization, 38% support, 47% oppose, 15% don't know.
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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I don't agree with you on mail at all. Not everything can be emailed to you. My bills are emailed/texted to me... But I still get some finicial papers, forms, and letters sent via the mail. I also get packages still delivered via canada post. You can mail in election votes. I depend on it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (3 children)

    The point is: do you need that stuff delivered daily? Or would it be fine if it only came on Fridays?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    You made it sound like you are for privatization. I am good getting my mail once a week. As long as it is free. I depend on it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    It’s not free. It’s never been free. It’s $1.23 per letter for mail. But that $1.23 is way below cost. Canada Post lost over a billion dollars in 2024. The question is who should pay for the shortfall?

    I think big companies sending out all those financial statements and bills should be paying more for postage. Others around here seem to think taxpayers should be subsidizing their postage. That makes no sense to me! We’re talking about billion dollar corporations. Why do they need a subsidy to send people mail?

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